Jacob VanDomelen

• An experimental research project seeking to create uniquely engaging combat enemies driven entirely by neural networks.
• Trains AI agents against each other in simulations optimizing behavior based on a custom fitness function.
• Utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for simulations and a custom-built Rust library for neural network hyper parameter tuning.
• System is capable of running over 50 simultaneous UE instances on a single machine and is expected to improve with adjustments.

• A surreal survival horror game built in Unreal Engine 5, originally prototyped in Godot for Ludum Dare 53.
• Utilized Behavior Tree's for the speaker and hundreds of crowd members to create a dynamic environment.
• Engineered a dynamic and immersive soundscape by managing hundreds of Audio Components to simulate the sound of applause.
• Built a conceptual MVP with expanded mechanics including NPC navigation, interactable characters, and item management.
• Designed and implemented a complex post-processing shader system combining color depth reduction, screen UV distortion, and noise artifacts.
• Established an efficient collaborative workflow using One File Per Actor, sublevels, and data-driven configuration via Curves and Data Tables.

• A space exploration survival game built in Unreal Engine 5 focused on managing ship tools and resources to withstand the unforgiving environment of space.
• Implemented core gameplay systems including a circuit simulation, a material scanner, and object slicing.
• Architected a unique material scanner shader utilizing the Custom Stencil buffer and other engine buffers to generate visual effects within a cone.

• Core developer for mission-critical .NET systems, processing over 10 million enrollment transactions annually.
• Architected systemic improvements to a legacy codebase, improving transactional throughput by 7,000%.
• Mentored 3 different employees in the onboarding process, helping them become self-sufficient within months.

• Full-stack developer on a diverse portfolio of contracted projects, including web applications, Windows applications, and iOS apps.
• Collaborated with clients to analyze requirements, estimate tasks, and research risks for new projects.

Relevant Coursework: Vulkan Graphics API, Algorithms, Data Structures, Artificial Intelligence, Networking, Vector Calculus, Matrix Algebra, and the Physics with Calculus series.

• Implemented a Vulkan renderer with manually defined vertices and custom vertex/fragment shaders.
• Programmed a serial data decoder to interpret input data from a video game controller.