SKILL PROFICIENCIES
What I Know
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Engines and Languages
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Unity (C#)
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UE4 (Blueprint)
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HTML5, CSS, Javascript,
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PHP, MySQL, R, JSON, Python
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.NET and Microsoft Azure
IMPORTANT SUNDRY SKILLS
Business and Design
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In-depth and storied knowledge of a variety of game design topics
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Experience in the development cycle of games.
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Experience in project management as a project manager for multiple projects
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Experience in the Agile/Scrum PM methodology.
OTHER SKILLS
Other Proficiencies
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
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Proficient in both Windows and Mac OS.
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Proficient use of the English language, whether for narrative storytelling or general copy
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Team-player, but willing to take the lead and take responsibility.
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Passionate and dedicated to any and all projects
CAREER HISTORY
What I've Done
IT DevOps Intern
Protective Insurance, Carmel, IN
Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
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With Protective, I had my first foray into the world of dev-ops. I partnered with the Scrum Team to implement cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure) and document learnings. I also assisted them in breaking down user stories into manageable work packages. Most of my work, however, was dedicated to pure programming, where I utilized dev-ops tools to mature the team’s continuous delivery and continuous integration capabilities via Docker and Jenkins and assisted with other additional development tasks in .NET Core (C#), Groovy, JSON and JS as needed.
TUTOR
IUPUI, The School of Informatics and Computing
Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
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Over the course of two semesters, I have tutored 50 undergraduate students in 4 different Informatics classes, helping them achieve comprehension of various complex concepts in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, and Unreal Engine 4. I have also mentored students working as interns at the Indianapolis Government Center, as well as as run both group, and one-on-one sessions with multiple students.
PEER MENTOR
IUPUI, The School of Informatics and Computing
Aug 2018 - Dec 2018,
Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
I have worked as a Peer Mentor for the School of Informatics and Computing as a part of iDEW, and as a part of the school itself.
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Informatics Diversity-Enhanced Workforce (iDEW) - With iDEW, I worked directly with high school students at Pike High School in order to help them achieve literacy in various computer science topics, and to encourage them and push them towards collegiate education.
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SOIC - With the School of Informatics and Computing, I worked with students on academic probation, helping them get back to good academic standing by helping them with scheduling, getting help for personal issues, and find resources.
BUT...WHAT IS A MATTHEW KRUZE?
Born and raised in Indiana, Matthew has been motivated and inspired by games all his life. From his first gaming memories with Super Mario World to creating TTRPG systems and settings, to competing in Super Smash Bros. tournaments, to designing fully fledged games, Matthew has always had a passion for making people feel joy from play. Some of his fondest memories come from games, and he hopes that he can help create some lasting memories with his games.
Currently living in Indianapolis and a graduate with Highest Honors from IUPUI, Matthew spends his days running campaigns in Evil Hat's FATE system, developing a large scale world setting for said campaigns, and spending countless hours playing Evil Mojo's Paladins for some reason. Some of Matthew's other interests include cooking at a moderately proficient level, singing baritone in his non-existent, but wishful, barbershop quartet, and definitely not being an awakened pile of portobello mushrooms. I mean, like, w-what would give you that idea, huh?!