Michael Herndon

Game Development

• E-mail: mcherndon03@gmail.com
• Phone: 240-825-5494
• Language(s): GML (GameMaker), Java

Overview

• 3+ years of experience with GameMaker Studio 2
• Specializes in designing and optimizing unique visuals and "under-the-hood" gameplay systems
• Has made level creation tools for my games "Big Brain Bimmy!" and "Run, Doodleguy!", both of which make great use of communication between the game and external files
• Mathematically-minded, and loves solving logical problems in programming

Education

• Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) Introductory Computer Science
• AACC Computer Science 1
• Pursuing Mobile Development certificate from AACC

Achievements

• 2019 Coolmath Game Jam: Finalist
• 2020 Coolmath Game Jam: Finalist

Works

Run, Doodleguy!

• Made in GameMaker Studio 2
• Finalist in the 2020 Coolmath Game Jam
• Makes use of a custom "drawing" file format

Big Brain Bimmy!

• Made in GameMaker Studio 2
• Finalist in the 2019 Coolmath Game Jam
• Expanded version currently in development for mobile devices
• Makes use of a custom level file format