Xin Ning is a gameplay programmer and designer with skills in C#, C++, Python, and Java. He has interned at Electronic Arts implementing gameplay features like pathfinding and enemy AI. As a lead programmer and designer for student projects at CMU-ETC, he has created educational VR and AR experiences as well as mobile and indie games. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University.

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XIN NING
Gameplay Programmer, Designer
(412) 608­9220
http://xinning.info/
xinning.info@gmail.com
KEY SKILLS
Programming​: Highly Skilled ­ ​C#
Skilled ­ ​C++​, ​Python​, ​Java
AI Focus​: Flocking Behavior, Pathfinding
Application​: Unity3D, Visual Studio, Photoshop, 3DS Max
DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Gameplay Programmer Internship​ ­ Maxis​, Electronic Arts Summer 2014
• Implemented gameplay features, including pathfinding and enemy AI, for a Maxis NDA project.
• Collaborated with team to design, evaluate and improve gameplay features by rapid prototyping.
Co­Producer​, ​Technical Designer​ ­ ​Legato, ​CMU­ETC Spring 2015
• Led the development of a mobile casual game for Electronic Arts. <​Legato​>
• Designed and implemented gameplay mechanic, enemy AI and level editor.
• Responsible for integrating the work of the programming team and maintaining stable build.
Lead Programmer, Designer​ ­ ​ Cyclopia, ​CMU­ETC Fall 2014
• Developed an educational Oculus Rift experience with Virtual and Augmented Reality. <​Cyclopia​>
• Led Virtual Reality experience design, implementation and Augmented Reality hardware construction.
Programmer, Designer, 3D Artist​ ­ ​ Bunker/Zero, ​Indie Game Studio Summer 2013
• Led and coordinated the development of indie project <​Mecha Touhou/Harbour Assault​ >
• Designed and programmed the game <Mecha Touhou/Harbour Assault>.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Building Virtual World Programming Teaching Assistant​ ­ ​CMU­ETC Fall 2014
• Developed Kinect 2 plugin with replay and rigging support for Unity
• Provided technical support in Unity to first year students.
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University ­ Entertainment Technology Center
Master of Entertainment Technology
May 2015
University of Edinburgh
Master of Science – Artificial Intelligence.
Aug 2012
University of Bath
Bachelor of Science – Computer Science.
Jun 2011