Robert Simmons Email & Phone Number

I manage a team of up to 10 programmers on one of the studio's largest games, Barbie Dreamhouse. I lead the team via sprint and roadmap planning, 1-1s, evaluations, and mentorship. Additionally, I facilitate and coordinate technical decisions with an aggressive live-ops update schedule.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Part-time Instructor of Dynamic Game Systems in the Games Design Program

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I started as approximately the 12th employee, growing with the company to 50+ people. I built a framework ontop of Photon to quickly build real-time networked 8 player party games that integrated into the native Bunch Video Chat App. Architected IOC system used for all Unity games. Integrated an asset bundle system that reduced app size by over 30% and allowed remotely adding content to the game. Document UI process, improving productivity and accuracy to Mockups used by all other unity… Show more I started as approximately the 12th employee, growing with the company to 50+ people. I built a framework ontop of Photon to quickly build real-time networked 8 player party games that integrated into the native Bunch Video Chat App. Architected IOC system used for all Unity games. Integrated an asset bundle system that reduced app size by over 30% and allowed remotely adding content to the game. Document UI process, improving productivity and accuracy to Mockups used by all other unity engineers. Interviewed and mentored other engineers. Primary engineer on mutiple projects that included reasearch and proposals of new technologies. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Developer on The Swift life, Originals: Interactive stories and Kim Kardashian Hollywood. Performed live ops updates while working full-stack. Experience on projects from pre- to post-production.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Developer on a simulation and training software made in Unity3D. Built tools to generate environments based on provided art assets. Researched and prototyped cluster rendering systems used on Imagine-4d VR.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

I taught people ages 4-23 Programming, Robotics and Game Development.

1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, On K2G 1V8

Helped other students on a daily basis with varying techniques and skills needed for the game development program. • Assisted in pseudo coding for a variety of languages and course materials• Explained how to use features in multiple software e.g. 3ds Max, Gitbash, Visual Studio • Helped debug logic and syntax errors • Supervised when necessary

Ottawa, Canada Area

Programmer on a 1 ½ year Capstone project with 8 of my peers. 3D MOBA style networked game created in the Unity Game Engine. A school final that starts in our 3rd Semester. The team was formed in January 2013.• C# Programming on 3D project within Unity3d• Developed dynamic combat system used for creation of spells and abilities • Displayed at MIGS (2013) (Montreal International Game Summit) and Level Up Showcase(2014) • Presented to industry professionals• Agile… Show more Programmer on a 1 ½ year Capstone project with 8 of my peers. 3D MOBA style networked game created in the Unity Game Engine. A school final that starts in our 3rd Semester. The team was formed in January 2013.• C# Programming on 3D project within Unity3d• Developed dynamic combat system used for creation of spells and abilities • Displayed at MIGS (2013) (Montreal International Game Summit) and Level Up Showcase(2014) • Presented to industry professionals• Agile environment using Scrum Show less

62 Maple Avenue Halliburton Ontario

Provided computer repair services to both individuals and businesses throughout the county.