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Curriculum Vitae

NIKOLAS SYNODINOS

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SUMMARY

As a highly educated and skilled Game Development Graduate, I have gained extensive experience in multiple areas of game development and design. My expertise includes working with Unity using C# and Unreal Engine 4 & 5 using C++, along with a solid understanding of game development pipelines.

SKILLS

        Hard Skills         Soft Skills

C#, Unity, C++, Unreal Engine 4 & 5, Object-Oriented Programming, Visual Studio, GitHub, Trello, Jira, Google Suite, Discord, Photoshop, Blender                         Communication, Organisation, Creativity, Accountability, Flexibility, Eager to learn, Perseverance, Problem-Solving

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present Twilight Shift

Lead Programmer

 

As the Lead Programmer for Twilight Shift. My role is to design and implement game mechanics and systems using Unreal Engine 5 with a mix of C++ and Blueprints.

 

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 Transfuzer

Lead Programmer

 

While at Transfuzer I worked as the Lead Programmer for my team. We worked on developing a prototype for our game called Lights Out. We used Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints to create our prototype. During Transfuzer we also had the opportunity to exhibit our game at Insomnia Games Festival.

 

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 ICMP

Timetabling Admin

 

Working as a Timetabling Admin helped me develop my communication and time management skills. This is because I would communicate with the lecturers so we could create a timetable that suited them and their students.

 

Sep 2019 - Jul 2022 University of Bedfordshire

BSc (Hons) Computer Game Development

Key projects overseen and completed during my study include:

  • Procedural Dungeon Creator: As an application of knowledge in Unity and C#, this project used binary space partitioning to create procedurally generated environments.

  • Audio Visualiser: A combination of experience in Unity and C# with the introduction of shader graphs, this project achieved environments that changed in real-time to reflect audio.

  • FPS Project: Focusing on Unreal Engine 4 applications through C++ and Blueprints, this was a multifaceted project collated and showcased various game design and technical principles.

  • 3D Environment: Using a combination of Blender and Unity, this project created dynamic and expansive digital renders of 3D environments that could be explored.

  • Global Game Jam: Under the year’s theme of "Duality", this project developed a 2D side-scroller based on time and memory mechanics, refining puzzle design skills.

  • Catch Rate Calculator: Based upon Game Freak’s Pokemon Sword and Shield released in 2019, this project tested Unity and C# expertise and programming capabilities.

  • Visual Novel: Created using the Fungus Package within Unity with assets designed in Photoshop, aiming to test storyboarding, structure, and decision-based game design.

 

Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 Fenwick

Loading Bay Operative

As a Loading Bay Operative, I was tasked with managing all the goods for the store, including the unpacking and loading of any deliveries that arrived. For this, I communicated with my colleagues and customers to ensure the right products were received and dispatched on time. I relied heavily on my organisational skills to ensure that the goods were correctly labelled, sorted and stored.

 

Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 NCS

Volunteer at Norwood

During my time at NCS, I volunteered to assist Norwood Charity with a project to renovate a school garden for children with learning disabilities. I was elected as a team leader by my peers, and we collaborated to fundraise the necessary funds to purchase gardening equipment and supplies.

As the team leader, I communicated with the charity representatives. I worked alongside my colleagues to ensure that each member’s strengths were utilised and that the tasks were completed on time and to the required standard.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

2023 Short-Term Game Development Brackeys Game Jam

2022 BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development University of Bedfordshire

2022 Short-Term Game Development Global Game Jam

2019 A-Levels: Christ College Finchley

Computer Science, Physics, D&T Product Design 

PASSIONS & HOBBIES

Dungeons and Dragons - I have successfully run a DnD campaign for the last couple of years with my friends as the dungeon master.

Gaming - I play a multitude of games. At the moment I am playing Overwatch 2.

Martial Arts/Fitness - I go to the gym every morning and I used to practice Taijutsu several years ago.

Digital/Traditional Art - During my downtime in between projects I enjoy drawing.

LANGUAGES

English - Native

Greek - Advance

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