Richard Yeager
Programmer |
richard.yeager <at> gmail.com
www.evildigirat.com |
Programming
- C/C++, STL
- Win32 SDK, DirectX, MFC
- Python, wxPython
- GameBoy Color, Motorola 68000, Intel x86 Assembly
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Graphics
- Direct3D, OpenGL, GDI
- 2D/3D Software Rendering
- 3D Animation
- Ray Tracing
- File Formats and Data Compression
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Physics
- Motion Dynamics
- Waves and Optics
- Rigid Body Dynamics
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Development Tools
- Visual C++ 6/.NET
- Perforce, Visual SourceSafe
- Borland C++ Builder 6
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Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Curves and Surfaces
- Quaternions
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Multimedia
- HTML, CSS
- Macromedia Director 8.5
- 3D Studio Max
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Forza Motorsport 2 - Racing Simulation
Turn 10 Redmond, WA (Dec 2005 - Present)
Positions: Software Design Engineer
The Matrix Online - MMORPG
Monolith Productions Kirkland, WA (April 2004 - August 2005)
Positions: Quality Assurance Engineer
- Co-ownership of Python client used for automated testing and feature regression
- Developed Commander, a GUI application written in Python used to manage distributed load tests of scripted clients
- Maintained and added new features to the patch management tool (C++)
- Responsible for supporting the in-game tutorial (C++ and Python)
Nix - 3D Combat Racer
DigiPen Institute of Technology (Senior Team Project)
Positions: Technical Director, Programmer
- Built engine framework; including state machines, event router, and math libraries
- Integrated and customized ODE, an open source dynamics engine. Implemented C++ interface, collision rendering system, object management, and vehicle dynamics
- Script based GUI with type safe, run-time binding to C++ variables and functions
- Co-designed and helped program 3D engine using Direct3D
- Created project timeline, scheduled milestones, and assembled the Technical Design Document
Behavior Editor - Graphical AI Editor
DigiPen Institute of Technology (CS380 Robotic Intelligence)
- Programmed entirely in Python; using wxPython for user interface
- Implements subsumption architecture used for robotic intelligence
- Behaviors are built as visual diagrams and then tested from within the application
- Dynamically loads Python classes which are used as nodes in the behavior diagram
GameBoy Color - 2D Side Scroller
DigiPen Institute of Technology (CS360 Low Level Programming II)
- Included title screen, multiple story screens, one level, and a game over screen. The game featured sound, collision detection, AI, and animation
- Developed map editor using Borland C++ Builder. Features included saving, loading, eight custom palettes, two tile banks, tile editor, and collision editor
- Secondary project included dynamic loading of a 64x64 background
Waterfight Arena - 3D Action Game
DigiPen Institute of Technology (Junior Team Project)
Positions: Designer, Programmer
- Designed user interface, weapons, and power-ups
- Cross-platform input manager using Simple DirectMedia Library (SDL)
- Flexible GUI combining features found in MFC and Borland's VCL
- Support programming in OpenGL
Heist! - 2D Thieving Simulation
DigiPen Institute of Technology (Sophomore Team Project)
Positions: Technical Director, Programmer, Product Manager, Level Designer
- Led the development of an Object Oriented and highly data driven engine
- Input manager using DirectInput with configurable binds and multiplayer support
- DirectDraw tile-based engine with support for multiple dynamic cameras
B.S. Real-Time Interactive Simulation (Computer Science) - Mathematics Minor
DigiPen Institute of Technology - Redmond, Washington
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