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Anthony Wheeler

anthonyjameswheeler@gmail.com

Summary

Dedicated card and board game enthusiast who transformed personal passion into professional expertise. As the sole developer for dozens of online games, I create comprehensive digital platforms that bring physical card and board games to life in the digital space, enabling global access to traditional tabletop gaming experiences.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Game Developer / Software Engineer

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
  • Serve as sole developer for multiple online card-based games, managing all aspects of development from concept to deployment
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of game mechanics and card effects prior to implementation to ensure optimal coding approaches
  • Design and implement complete multiplayer infrastructure including ELO ranking systems, leaderboards, and matchmaking algorithms
  • Develop robust lobby systems with both public and private matchmaking capabilities
  • Create intuitive deck building and editing interfaces for players
  • Engineer in-game communication systems including friend chat functionality
  • Specialize in efficient, reliable netcode for seamless online gaming experiences

Software Engineer

Sony Online Entertainment
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Served as a lead developer for Sony Online Entertainment's digital trading card game "FreeRealms"
  • Rapidly advanced to a decision-making role within an established team of developers and designers
  • Specialized in implementing complex card effects and interactions through advanced coding techniques - creating 90% of cards myself
  • Developed and maintained the online multiplayer network infrastructure and netcode
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless gameplay experiences

Software Engineer Intern

Google
05.2016 - 08.2016

Software Engineer Intern

Facebook
05.2014 - 08.2014

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2016

Skills

    Programming Languages:

  • SQL
  • C#
  • C
  • GML (GameMaker Language)
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • Python

    Game Engines:

  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • GameMaker Studio 2 (GMS2)

    • Cloud Services:

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Google Cloud Platform

Timeline

Video Game Developer / Software Engineer

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current

Software Engineer

Sony Online Entertainment
08.2016 - 12.2018

Software Engineer Intern

Google
05.2016 - 08.2016

Software Engineer Intern

Facebook
05.2014 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

San Diego State University

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