Arnav Mukherjee

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Programmer at RPI
October 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Led development of the Mail Simulator, a delivery-adventure game. Implemented 3D first-person controls, item pickups, and post-processing graphics in C# using Unity; designed and integrated gameplay mechanics.
GamePlay Programmer and Level Designer at RPI
April 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Worked on Emotional World, a 2D dart-based platformer. Wrote scripts, designed levels, and implemented gameplay systems in Unity.
Mechanical Programmer at RPI
June 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Leek Week Collection: experimental farming game with player interaction; implemented player scoring, UI, and cro p-growth mechanics in C#, Unity.
GamePlay Programmer at RPI
August 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Gach Alympics: 2-player micro game with multiple controllers; scripted gameplay mechanics, character interactions; created animations and implemented water physics.
Developer at Corporate Shrimp (Personal Project)
August 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Developed a website management game; used 5.js (JavaScript) for UI and game mechanics; created assets with Krita; generated artwork.
Software Developer at IBM
August 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Developed a web-based data application to test effectiveness of polygraph in criminal cases; added chatbot functionality using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React; deployed on AWS EC2 via Terraform; project led by IBM employee; generated graphs in JavaScript to support claims; designed team logo; presented at the Rensselaer Center for Open Source Exposition (Aug 2024).
UI Programmer at Eco Resilience Games
September 1, 2024 - Present
Helped develop a VR game that teaches conservation by letting players interact with aquatic life; implemented and updated the UI system for Aquatic Monster and prepared a newer Steam-ready version; showcased at GDC 2025.
AI Intern at NTU GEM Trailblazer Program
July 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Learned about AI applications to address UN Sustainable Development Goals; designed clear UIs to improve usability and trust in AI apps; trained an AI model to recognize food types and output nutritional scores; prototyped in Figma.
Lead Programmer at Mail Simulator Project (RPI)
October 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Led a group of 4 to deliver Mail Simulator, an adventure game in a dystopian setting. Implemented 3D first-person controls, item pickups, and post-processing graphics in C# using Unity; created gameplay assets and scripts; contributed to game design and testing.
Gameplay Programmer & Level Designer at Emotion World (RPI)
April 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Developed a 2D platformer; authored gameplay scripts in Unity; designed and iterated level layouts; integrated assets and mechanics to support engaging player experiences.
Mechanics Programmer at Leek Week Collection (RPI)
June 30, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Implemented farming-game mechanics including player interactions, scoring UI, and crop growth system in C# using Unity; tuned gameplay balance and feedback.
Gameplay Programmer at Gach Alympics (RPI)
August 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Built a 2-player micro-game with multiple controllers; created player controls, animations, and physics-driven interactions; developed in Unity.
Software Developer (Personal Project) at Corporate Shrimp
August 1, 2024 - Present
Developed a web-based shrimp office management game with asset production and gameplay logic; used JavaScript (p5.js) and Krita assets; implemented UI and basic game loop.
AI & VR Game Researcher at NTU GEM Trailblazer Summer Program
July 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Participated in AI applications for UN SDGs; designed clear user interfaces to improve usability and trust in AI apps; prototyped a camera-based food-type recognition tool; presented findings at program events.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Game Simulation Arts and Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Game Simulation Arts and Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

AP Scholar with Distinction
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Dean's Honor List - RPI
September 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
APS Scholar with Distinction Award
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Dean's Honor List - RPI
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment

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