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I am an Applied Information Technology graduate with a strong interest in backend development, software testing, data analysis, and game development. During my internship, I worked on a Unity-based driving simulation using C# and Blender, improving vehicle AI, visual fidelity, testing, user experience, and custom hardware integration. I also bring practical experience from manufacturing, contracting, agriculture, and hospitality roles. These experiences helped me develop strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, quality-control, and adaptability skills. I am friendly, reliable, and keen to contribute to technology-focused projects while continuing to grow my technical expertise.…I am an Applied Information Technology graduate with a strong interest in backend development, software testing, data analysis, and game development. During my internship, I worked on a Unity-based driving simulation using C# and Blender, improving vehicle AI, visual fidelity, testing, user experience, and custom hardware integration. I also bring practical experience from manufacturing, contracting, agriculture, and hospitality roles. These experiences helped me develop strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, quality-control, and adaptability skills. I am friendly, reliable, and keen to contribute to technology-focused projects while continuing to grow my technical expertise.

Ethan Peebles

Game Developer, Software Engineer, QA Engineer, +2

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I am an Applied Information Technology graduate with a strong interest in backend development, software testing, data analysis, and game development. During my internship, I worked on a Unity-based driving simulation using C# and Blender, improving vehicle AI, visual fidelity, testing, user experience, and custom hardware integration. I also bring practical experience from manufacturing, contracting, agriculture, and hospitality roles. These experiences helped me develop strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, quality-control, and adaptability skills. I am friendly, reliable, and keen to contribute to technology-focused projects while continuing to grow my technical expertise.…I am an Applied Information Technology graduate with a strong interest in backend development, software testing, data analysis, and game development. During my internship, I worked on a Unity-based driving simulation using C# and Blender, improving vehicle AI, visual fidelity, testing, user experience, and custom hardware integration. I also bring practical experience from manufacturing, contracting, agriculture, and hospitality roles. These experiences helped me develop strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, quality-control, and adaptability skills. I am friendly, reliable, and keen to contribute to technology-focused projects while continuing to grow my technical expertise.

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I am an Applied Information Technology graduate with a strong interest in backend development, software testing, data analysis, and game development. During my internship, I worked on a Unity-based driving simulation using C# and Blender, improving vehicle AI, visual fidelity, testing, user experience, and custom hardware integration.

I also bring practical experience from manufacturing, contracting, agriculture, and hospitality roles. These experiences helped me develop strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, quality-control, and adaptability skills. I am friendly, reliable, and keen to contribute to technology-focused projects while continuing to grow my technical expertise.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern at Thrill Capital

June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Worked on a Unity driving simulation project using C# and Blender to help learners practise before their restricted driving test. Improved non-player car AI behaviour to increase realism and prevent vehicles from getting stuck. Used Blender and Google Maps to improve graphical fidelity and simulate real environments. Implemented a first-person vehicle view, added custom hardware to create a more realistic driving experience, improved the user interface by reducing clutter and layering, and used Unity’s built-in testing tools to identify and resolve errors.

Factory Worker at Flite Polymers

January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021

Inspected and packaged plastic bottles, tubes, and other plastic products to ensure they met quality and production standards. Worked overnight shifts using specialised machinery to oversee production lines. Packaged finished products into boxes and pallet stacks.

Temporary Contractor at NZ Labour Hire

July 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Completed a range of temporary contract assignments, including cleaning hazardous locations such as construction sites, assembling furniture for showrooms, moving heavy goods safely on construction sites, and packaging goods for shipment to customers.

Crew Member at Goat Spec Waikato

November 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018

Worked as part of a team grooming goats and supporting farmers with animal welfare by trimming hooves. Managed large herds while maintaining awareness of animal wellbeing, used tools to support goat health, and cleaned and maintained equipment after completing work.

Crew Member at McDonald’s Frankton

October 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017

Worked in a fast-paced hospitality environment handling cashier duties at the drive-through and counter, barista responsibilities, order flow, custom drinks, food preparation, cleaning, customer service, and inventory record keeping. Supported customers with different requirements and maintained high standards across areas of responsibility.