Jack Kolbert

• Python

  Python is my go-to language for backend web development. Plenty of experience with multithreading, pandas, CSV, JSON, and REST API.
  2 years of experience - Advanced

• C/C++

  C++ was my first programming language. Wealth of experience using C/C++ memory management, OOP, multithreading, and sockets.
  3 years of experience - Advanced

• HTML/CSS/Javascript

  Web development languages that have followed me wherever I go. Experience includes Jinja2 templating, ReactJS for client-side interactivity, and UI design.
  2 years of experience - Intermediate

• SQL

  Currently taking EECS 484 - Database Management Systems. Have minimal experience writing queries, used an sqlite database to manage authentication and user data on a web app.
  < 1 year of experience - Proficient

• R/R Shiny

  Utilized R Shiny to create a data analysis web app during my internship at A2PG/Amador. Familiarity with many R packages and R-shiny UI/Reactivity concepts.
  < 1 year of experience - Novice

• System Design

  Attended MHackers meetings to review system design concepts like CAP Theorem, DB sharding, and scalibilty. Also have experience from courses such as Web Systems and Operating Systems.
  < 1 year of experience - Proficient

Zelda NES - EECS 494 Game Dev

Worked in a group of three to recreate Zelda NES in Unity. Employed various coding techniques includes polymorphism, coroutines, and code reuse. My role in the team focused on recreating player weapons and accurate player animation. Constructed a custom dungeon that revolved around a novel mirror mechanic. Press "4" to enter the custom dungeon, and "1" for cheats.

Bow Master - EECS 494 Game Dev

Worked solo to create an original Unity game revolving around a singular novel concept. The player is able to shoot a controllable arrow that they can teleport to, as well as being able to launch themselves using the arrow's velocity. Utilized many techniques including Pub/Sub event system, particle systems, and level design. Designed codebase for organized and scalable code structure.

The Story of Draden - EECS 494 Game Dev

Worked in a group of four to create an original Unity game over six weeks of iteration. The Story of Draden is a Fantasy RPG where you play as a dragon who must defend a village from bandits. Juggle boosting your town's population, gathering resources, and outfitting the townsfolk during the day, then put your combat skills to the test at night. Heavily utilized JIRA for project management and practiced scalable development practices. Iterated games development over six weeks using weekly feedback from playtesters. My contributions involved various miscellanious work, including the cauldrons, mining, UI components, etc.