Rutledge is full stack engineer and game developer with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Cornell University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He is passionate about creating software and game development, and has over five years of practical experience through internships, project-based learning, and traditional work experience, two of which have been from working in industry since graduating.Rutledge is currently working at Empyrean Solutions, writing excellent code to create a centralized location for internal services using Microsoft Azure APIs. The app manages IP addresses, adding and removing users and new customers, maintaining licenses, and logging all activities within the app. He also previously had exposure to the financial industry in his previous internships at Empyrean Solutions, where he made several projects including an FDIC database API, a SQL query builder that requires little SQL experience to create queries, and a market volatility from spot volatility calculator.He previously worked as a Software Engineer I at Konami Gaming, Inc., where he transformed traditional, land-based slot machine games into engaging, web-based experiences. He oversaw the complete development process, from executing robust Python-driven back-end functionalities to seamless JavaScript front-end integrations. He also employs Linux and PM2 for smooth deployment and server management, enhancing game performance and reliability.Rutledge has also previously led the development and implementation of intricate physics handling and in-game menu screens for "Liminal Spirit", an innovative mobile game that redefines user interaction through intuitive movement controls and combat systems.At Ab Initio Software, Rutledge created a tool to allow for testing business rules on hypothetical situations. He also oversaw another project in which he gave each graphical node in a data graph optional filtering criteria for errors, as well as specifying the database to filter these errors into.Rutledge is an adaptable learner, collaborative team player, and resourceful problem-solver, who consistently pursues novel challenges for development and optimization. He has demonstrated expertise in full stack development through the creation of two game development teams at Cornell, several internships, and multiple projects. He values innovation, quality, and user satisfaction, and strives to deliver software and game solutions that exceed expectations.