Venkatesh.S
E283, Sector 27,
Noida - 201301.
Uttar Pradesh, India.


Email: - svenkatesh@myrealbox.com
Web: - http://e.domaindlx.com/svenkatesh

SUMMARY

A Game designing or programming position that utilizes my proficiency or familiarity with an array of programming languages, Gaming technologies and concepts.
A programming visionary with gaming background, I am a critical thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills. I am proficient in many areas of Game programming including Artificial Intelligence, 3D Graphics and Animation with DirectX and OpenGL technologies. A motivated self-starter, who is able to work independently or as part of an integrated team, I have strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Game Programmer - [October '04 - till date]
Vbeing Software Limited, New Delhi.

Developing the Game Load/Save System.
Engineered an FSM based Complete Artificial Intelligence System.
Developed Advanced Radar Indicator systems and Other Unique Interfaces.
Co-developed a complete Scripting System with our Programming Group.

Lead Technical Support Engineer [January '03 - September '04]
Brigade Corporation, Chennai.

Lead member of proactive, energetic technical support team.
Developed several database web applications single-handedly.
Documented and replicated technical issues reported by customers.
Wrote technical bulletins for internal and external audiences.


EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science. [1997 - 2001]
Shri Angalamman College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy.
Secured 74.85% in my academic tenure.

Secured 91.88% in my H.S.L.C Examinations. [1996 - 1997]
97.12% average in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Computer Science
K.A.P. Viswanatham Higher Secondary School, Trichy.

Secured 88.40% in my S.S.L.C Examinations. [1994 - 1995]
K.A.P. Viswanatham Higher Secondary School, Trichy.


SUMMARY OF SKILLS

 6 years of C, C++ programming experience in DirectX and OpenGL technologies on Win32 and Linux platforms.

 6 years of Object Oriented Programming experience including STL, Memory Management and Code Optimization.

 4 years of hardcore programming experience in Artificial Intelligence, 3D Math & Physics, 3D Rendering, 3D Advanced Collision Detection/Reaction, 3D Engine Architecture, 3D User Interface.

 Apart from these core areas of interest, I also have programming experience using Visual Basic for Desktop applications and Java for 2D and 3D Web based Game Applets. I also have a strong proficiency in the following applications: Ms Visual Studio, Flash, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Bryce, Amapi 3D.


PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED

(i) XtoGLX (OpenGL 3D File Converter)

Software: Visual C++, GNU C++ (Linux).
XtoGlx is a Microsoft 3D X File to OpenGL C Source Code converter. XtoGlx eases the hard task of hard coding programs to display 3D models. It creates a header file with the necessary function to display the model in an OpenGL Window. It is based on the function glNewList and glCallList. It also detects the Radius of the model and the Center of Origin for the model.

www.opengl.org/applications/windows/utilities/

(ii) Space Craze (Space shooter Game)

Software: Visual C++, Direct X, OpenGL, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop.
A natural successor to the Space Craze 2D Dos based game that was published in PC Quest, this program is loosely based on the Descent. Programmed with Direct X API and Open GL API for Windows and Linux.

Four Camera Angles to choose from.
Support for Linux Platform (OpenGL Mode).

(iii) Alienation (A 3D RPG Game)

Software: Visual C++, Direct X, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop.
Alienation is an RPG Game that includes a 3D FPS mode and adventure mode in 2D. The game is loosely based on Diablo. Direct X Immediate Mode API is used and the program is compiled with Visual C++.
Multi-texturing.
Collision detection.
Landscape rendering and Random Map Generator.

(iv) Netmetric (Billing System for Browsing Center)

Spark Technologies, Chennai.
Software: Visual C++, Ms SQL Server, and ODBC.
Netmetric is process accounting software for Institutions, Software Organizations and Browsing Centers. It calculates the billing for the time; the user spends on the client system. Once the user logs out, the server calculates the final billing amount and displays the data. It has the following special features

Process Accounting done on server and client side for security.
Customized billing is very useful for varying time bill patterns.
Insta Query can instantly present you result for any queries.
Reports can be taken in the HTML format using Report Wizard.

(vii) SIMventory (CRM Solution for Mobile Industry)

Unitel, Madurai.
Software: GNU MingW32, Ms Excel.
SIMventory is CRM software for Cell phone related Products, developed completely in Win32 with MingW32 Compiler, with the following features,

Keeps track of Customer Data.
Keeps track of Complaints and Queries.
Keeps track of Activation, deactivation of SIM cards.
Html, Excel, Text formats for Report Generation.
Unique Database engine.


PUBLICATIONS
XtoGlx (Renamed to XtoOgx recently) has been published in the Official OpenGL Web site referenced in the following URL:

http://www.opengl.org/applications/windows/utilities/
A DOS based space shooter game named 'SPACE CRAZE' (A GALAXY CLONE) in the January 2001 issue of PCQuest Magazine. A! nother DOS based game named 'YOGARI' (A PAC-MAN CLONE) in the November 1999 issue of the PCQuest Magazine.
http://e.domaindlx.com/svenkatesh/gaming

INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES
Active member of Experts-Exchange Forum and ranked 7th on Game Development.
http://www.experts-exchange.com/M_892226.html
Designing and Programming games for Computers and Gaming Consoles with many games published in several websites.