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Hi, I'm Sam Hein, a passionate game designer and programmer based in Wichita, KS. With experience directing gameplay and managing teams, I love bringing creative ideas to life using Unreal Engine. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and continually growing my programming skills, especially in C++ and Unreal Engine. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts concentration in Game Design with a minor in Computer Science from Wichita State University. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've developed a strong foundation in game design principles and object-oriented programming, and I take pride in my ability to problem-solve and lead projects effectively.…Hi, I'm Sam Hein, a passionate game designer and programmer based in Wichita, KS. With experience directing gameplay and managing teams, I love bringing creative ideas to life using Unreal Engine. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and continually growing my programming skills, especially in C++ and Unreal Engine. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts concentration in Game Design with a minor in Computer Science from Wichita State University. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've developed a strong foundation in game design principles and object-oriented programming, and I take pride in my ability to problem-solve and lead projects effectively.

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Hi, I'm Sam Hein, a passionate game designer and programmer based in Wichita, KS. With experience directing gameplay and managing teams, I love bringing creative ideas to life using Unreal Engine. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and continually growing my programming skills, especially in C++ and Unreal Engine. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts concentration in Game Design with a minor in Computer Science from Wichita State University. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've developed a strong foundation in game design principles and object-oriented programming, and I take pride in my ability to problem-solve and lead projects effectively.…Hi, I'm Sam Hein, a passionate game designer and programmer based in Wichita, KS. With experience directing gameplay and managing teams, I love bringing creative ideas to life using Unreal Engine. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and continually growing my programming skills, especially in C++ and Unreal Engine. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts concentration in Game Design with a minor in Computer Science from Wichita State University. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've developed a strong foundation in game design principles and object-oriented programming, and I take pride in my ability to problem-solve and lead projects effectively.

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Hi, I’m Sam Hein, a passionate game designer and programmer based in Wichita, KS. With experience directing gameplay and managing teams, I love bringing creative ideas to life using Unreal Engine. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and continually growing my programming skills, especially in C++ and Unreal Engine.

I hold a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts concentration in Game Design with a minor in Computer Science from Wichita State University. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I’ve developed a strong foundation in game design principles and object-oriented programming, and I take pride in my ability to problem-solve and lead projects effectively.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine 4

GitHub

Experience Level

C++

Expert

Unreal Engine 4

Expert

GitHub

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Game Director | Lead Gameplay Programmer at Shocker Studios

June 1, 2024 - June 20, 2024

Directing, managing, and programming for a puzzle game being created in Unreal Engine 5.4. Managed the GitHub repository for the project, created the game design pipeline including layout, storyline, and models, and managed team members working on various aspects. Programmed gameplay mechanics using Unreal Engine Blueprints and enhanced C++ programming skills through Blueprint implementation.

Front-End Developer at Shocker Studios

May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Programmed the front-end development of an app for the Ulrich Museum to create a customizable gallery experience. Created a UI enabling users to select art for their gallery and implemented UI-data table communication. Collaborated closely with other developers and a designer. Built upon C++ programming knowledge combining back-end and front-end development.

Research and Project Management Assistant at Open XR Lab

January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Worked on the NASA SUITS design challenge developing augmented reality user interfaces for extravehicular activities using Unreal Engine and HoloLens 2. Programmed AR simulations within Unreal Engine 4, assisted with data collection and visualization, participated in research and presentations, and collaborated closely to support project completion.

Programmer at Wichita State University

January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Developed foundational and advanced programming skills in C++ through hands-on projects focused on object-oriented design and data structure implementation. Applied principles such as abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Developed complex C++ programs with class hierarchies, dynamically bound methods, and implemented core data structures including linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, and hash tables.