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Shadow Mapping System (Master's Project)   Shadow Mapping System: A real-time shadow mapping system that supports multiple shadow map algorithms and hardware query based occlusion for objects that do not contribute to the scene. • Role: Sole Programmer • Project length: 6 months

Multi-Thread D3D Renderer   Multi-Thread D3D Renderer: A multi-threaded D3D renderer that supports asynchronous loading of assets and frame local storage. • Role: Sole Programmer • Project length: 3 months

Patch-Based LOD Terrain   Patch-Based LOD Terrain: A terrain renderer that uses a patch-based system with correct stitching to render terrain from a height map. • Role: Sole Programmer • Project length: 4 weeks

Multi-Thread Profiler   Multi-Thread Profiler: A multi-thread compliant profiler written in C# using XNA.  A portable system that supports two different visualizations for easy data analysis. • Role: Sole Programmer • Project length: 3 months

Rampart 3D   Rampart 3D: A physics game built using the Ageia PhysX API.  Player's attempt to destroy an opposing castle by picking up and manipulating rigid body blocks. • Role: Sole Programmer • Project length: 3 months

3D Studio MAX Exporter and Skeletal Character Animation   3D Studio MAX Exporter and Skeletal Character Animation:  A character animation system using quaternion mathematics and animations exported from 3D Studio MAX. • Role: Sole Programmer • Project length: 4 weeks

Damage Scripting Language   Damage Scripting Language: A scripting language supporting C-like syntax running on a stack-based virtual machine.  Supports a variety of basic types including vectors and strings.  • Role: Sole Programmer • Project length: 4 weeks

A* Path Finding   A* Path finding: A real-time demonstration of A* path finding using height values.  Users can specify a starting position and an ending position through a text file and watch the system calculate the most efficient path in real-time. • Role: Sole Programmer • Project length: 4 weeks

Kazaguruma   Kazaguruma: A puzzle game using multi-colored "pinwheels" that must be spun in order to match colors.  Kazaguruma has three different play modes and supports high-score tracking. • Role: Sole Programmer, Game Designer, 2D Artist • Project length: 3 months

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