Taksin Mann(He/They)

857-259-1930 | mann.t@northeastern.edu 

linkedin.com/in/taksin-mann | opaldust.wixsite.com/taksin-mann 

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Work Experience :

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Conference Associate                                                                                                        Game Developers Conference: March 2024

• Supported event coordination for Game Developers Conference (GDC), ensuring seamless execution of sessions, workshops, and networking events.

• Provided on-site assistance to attendees during the conference to create a welcoming experience.

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Game Engine Tools Developer - Habit of Force                                                         Sabrefish Studio: June 2023 - December 2023

• Contributing to developing a Unity-integrated turn-based tactics level simulator to accelerate level design workflow optimization, and achieving a tenfold reduction in level creation time.

• Implemented custom AI decision-making logic utilizing LINQ (Language-Integrated Query) for data filtering and interpretation.

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Project Experience (Extra Details in Portfolio):

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You Are The Designer - Gameplay Engineer                                                                  Game Maker’s Toolkit Game Jam: July 2023

• Developed core systems and visual polish for the game which ranked in the top third overall in the GMTK Game Jam 2023 out of 6,805 entries

 

Keep Your Head Down - Gameplay Programmer                                                 Indiecade Hidden Heroes: February - March 2023

• Engineered one of the core minigames, which was featured at the IEEE Conference on Games 2023 on the Games for Life panel, where it won first place in the Hidden Heroes competition.

 

9.81 - AI Systems Engineer                                                                                                          Spacetime Digital: March - April 2023

• Utilized the AStar pathfinding project to develop custom hostile AI that is able to navigate a 2D platforming environment and attack with a customizable system.

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Technical Skills: 

 

Programming Languages: C#, C++, C, Java, Javascript, Python

 

Software Experience: Unity 3D/2D, Unreal 5, PlasticSCM, GitHub, Photoshop, Maya, Perforce

 

Other: Experienced in cross-functional teams, proficient in agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, for efficient project management and collaboration alongside designers and artists.

 

Leadership Experience:

 

Social Chair and Scheduling Coordinator - Northeastern Game Development Club                                         April 2023 - Present

• Mentoring and guiding newcomers to game development, providing them with resources, advice, and opportunities to enhance their skills and confidence.

• Cultivating a sense of camaraderie and support among club members, making sure all game developers, regardless of experience, felt valued and encouraged in their creative endeavors.

• Coordinating the planning and organization efforts for the most prominent Global Game Jam site in New England set to take place in late January 2024. This pivotal role involves coordinating venue logistics, participant registration, and event scheduling.

Production Manager, Carnegie Mellon NHSGA                                                                                                                                                June 2020

• Spearheaded two teams and delivered two games with rapid development cycles. Recreated a retro game in under a week and developed an original game in two weeks.

• Facilitated conflict resolution and discussion, allowing for smoother redesigning of group and project work structure.

 

Education:

 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA                                                                                                            September 2021 - Present

Khoury College of Computer Sciences                                                                                                                                             Expected May 2025

Candidate for a B.S in Computer Science and Game Development          

 

Miscellaneous:

 

Favorite Games: Rimworld, Baldurs Gate 3, XCOM 2, Darkest Dungeon 2, Minecraft, Titanfall 2, Metro Exodus

Languages: Japanese (Elementary Proficiency), Thai (Elementary Proficiency), Cantonese (Elementary Proficiency)