Stephen Otoole

Background

About Stephen Otoole

I am a hardworking individual with an eclectic knowledge and varied skill-set ranging from programming to communication and 3D modelling. I graduated from Griffith College with a first class honors degree in computer science. During my studies, I learned object-oriented programming in Java and the ability to develop and host websites using HTML, PHP and Javascript on an Apache server. It was through my education that I also learned various disciplines in games development and design. This included AI programming, C# and Unity, and how to write design documents, playtest and retrieve feedback from players. After graduating, I started working at Donuts Registry in Business Operations. Here, I handled business-to-business technical support; providing assistance in queries relating to XML and networking queries related to SSL certificates. As I was working at Donuts, I also had the opportunity to utilize my programming skills to develop internal websites that supported the company. These duties extended to supporting the compliance department with phishing and abuse allegations. After Donuts, I returned to education and pursued a Master's degree in Interactive Digital Media at Trinity College, where I received a distinction. During my masters, I worked on various projects and developed skills in 3D modelling in Blender, graphic design, audio design, handling legal issues, cultural theory, and expanded my existing programming knowledge. I applied these new talents in developing games, models and animations, and took a keen interest in games design and writing about the industry. As part of a team project, I provided programming, modelling and sound design to a game titled Fragmento. https://beatriz-abreu.itch.io/fragmento.