June 22, 2015
General Game Design Application To whom it may concern: I am a graduate from the Carleton University and Algonquin College Bachelor of Technology: Interactive Multimedia and Design programme, which has a heavy focus on video game design. I officially graduated in early June and will be moving to Montreal in August. As such, I will be seeking full-time employment in the games industry. My broad range of technical education has provided me with a diverse skill set that would be essential to a game designer. My courses have given me a working knowledge of a broad assortment of proficiencies, including computer languages such as C, C++, C#, HTML, Javascript, CSS, PHP, Actionscript, MEL Script, and Python , design and development tools including the Unity game engine, much of the Adobe Design Suite, productivity suites such as Microsoft Office, and various other programs. I also have an in-depth comprehension of concepts such as interface usability and systems management. While my formal experience with game development in a professional environment is relatively small, I have managed several projects in this field both in and out of school, and as such, am familiar with the game and project development process. My previous employment with QNX Software Systems and The Ottawa Hospital gave me professional experience in user-centred design in a global market. In addition to my school and work experience, I am skilled in graphic and UX design, as well as project management and documentation. Furthermore, I possess a working knowledge of 3D graphics and animation, usability testing, and cinematography. I am also fluently bilingual in French and English. I have a keen interest in video game design and my personal goal is to eventually become a professional game designer. I deeply admire the amazing works that have been produced from Montreal’s studios, and I feel that there is much that I could learn from working with such a talented and skilled group of people. I sincerely hope that I might be given a chance to contribute my own talent and skills to your company. I would very much appreciate the opportunity to discuss working within your company, and would be available to answer any additional questions. I can be reached at (613) 866-9361, by email at lorangera.justin@gmail.com, or through my website http://www.trichotome-design.com, where you can also find a portfolio of my work. I thank you for your time and consideration. Yours sincerely, Justin Loranger-Ahluwalia
2555 Egan Road Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8M9
CV – Justin Loranger-Ahluwalia – (613) 866-9361 – lorangera.justin@gmail.com
Justin Loranger-Ahluwalia 2555 Egan Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 8M9 (613) 866-9361, lorangera.justin@gmail.com http://www.trichotome-design.com
Summary Graduate in a gaming oriented university-college joint program seeking work in designing video games and crafting superior gaming experiences to be enjoyed worldwide.
Education Bachelor of Information Technology With Distinction Interactive Multimedia and Design (Co-operative Education) 2010-2015 Carleton University and Algonquin College
Accomplishments GPA: 10.5/12.0 (A-) Henry M Tory Scholarship (2010-2012) C J Mackenzie Scholarship (2012-2013)
Availability Seeking full-time employment or internship Note: Will be moving to 950 Notre Dame Street West (#125), Montreal, Quebec as of August, 2015
Skills Technical Skills • Proficient in C, C++, C#, SQL, HTML, Javascript, CSS, PHP, Actionscript, MEL Script, and Python • Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Unity, Inkscape, Balsamiq, Celtx, and Maya • Experienced with using various forms of content management systems including Subversion and Git • Knowledgeable about game design, UX, usability, heuristics, graphic design, storytelling, animation, and production • Comfortable with agile and classical development methodologies
Communication Skills • Capable of communicating effectively with people with varying types of technical expertise and cultural perspectives • Experienced in managing projects and small teams • Comfortable with writing creatively as well as producing technical documentation • Have travelled extensively and have first-hand experience with a multitude of international cultures • Fluent in English and French (oral and written)
Practical Skills • Capable of taking initiative and proposing creative and practical solutions to problems • Adept at meticulously evaluating the effectiveness of system designs and developing means to improve them • Skilled at complex data management, multitasking, and organisation • Knowledgeable and passionate about video games, design, visual and musical art, psychology, sociology, technology, science fiction, and history 1
CV – Justin Loranger-Ahluwalia – (613) 866-9361 – lorangera.justin@gmail.com
Experience and Applied Projects Discorder - Project Lead/Creative Director
April 2014 - April 2015
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
• Lead a small team in designing and developing Discorder - a two player racing/platforming game in Unity • Created game design documentation including design documents, plans, mockups, and user testing parameters • Coordinated a team of five to implement rapid prototypes and revisions to the game based on testing and feedback Liftoff - Game Designer
January 2015
Global Game Jam 2015
Ottawa, ON
• In a group of five, designed and developed a fully functional crafting /exploration game in a span of 48 hours • Planned and developed the mechanics, game flow, user interface, and aesthetics of the game from the single prompt “What do we do now?” Espionage - Game Designer
September 2014 - December 2014
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
• Conceptualized and created Espionage - a gps-based last man standing assassination game for mobile devices • Devised and documented the game’s mechanics, interface, flow, and promotional materials • Conducted user testing with wireframes, mockups, and the final product throughout development Falling Into the Sky - Director/Animator
September 2014 - December 2014
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
• Planned and produced Falling Into The Sky - a two-minute 3D animated drama short • Executed tasks throughout the entire development pipeline including initial conception, research, scripting, storyboarding, voice acting, voice directing, sound mixing, motion capture, animating, set modeling, and compositing Strategic Plan Project Resolution Student (Co-op)
August 2013 - December 2013
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, ON
• Designed and developed a triage software system to streamline cancer patient processing • Conducted user testing and heuristics evaluation to optimise the interface for use by hospital nurses Unnamed Project - Game Designer/Developer (Co-op)
Carleton University
January 2013 - April 2013
Ottawa, ON
• Lead and coordinated the development of a video game and accompanying game development system • Developing the graphics, interfaces, and underlying functionality of the system to create a holistic experience Technical Writer and Web Designer (Co-op)
QNX Software Systems
April 2012 - August 2012
Ottawa, ON
• Produced the technical documentation explaining the developer API code for the Blackberry 10 Core Native SDK • Designed a user workflow guide for Blackberry app development in a collaborative effort between the QNX technical publications team and the Sweden-based TAT web design and development team
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