> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zerocooldevelopment.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zerocooldevelopment.com/about/who-am-i.md). # Who am I? {% file src="/files/Q3YSxAEsuRgcVvlXhhM9" %} [Linked In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-patton-87229792/) {% endfile %} *\*opens adventure log\** ## Main Quests ### Archetype Entertainment (UE5) - Senior Gameplay Engineer #### ![](/files/g94vP8gMfRzLUcE2mnVT) [Exodus ](https://www.exodusgame.com/)\ * Crowd Simulation & Ambient AI * World Gameplay Systems (diegetic media, diegetic player-to-companion communication, in game vista cameras, player traversal & puzzles) *** ### Ubisoft: Red Storm (Snowdrop C++ engine) - Senior Gameplay Programmer #### ![](/files/lqYwHYLP9G1i5UiaWLvb) [XDefiant](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/xdefiant) \ * Multiplayer AI #### [The Division: Heartland](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/the-division/heartland) \ PC/Xbox/PS> * Melee Combat * AI Systems (stealth, combat, navigation) * World Systems (universal weight, progression, crafting, peer-to-peer mailbox) * Player Interaction * Animation and UI Support * Matchmaking *** ### Iron Galaxy Studios (UE4) - Systems Programmer #### ![](/files/XrDLrVW00KNzK2tiT39B) [Rumbleverse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aBWD8db2sw) \ * Dynamic Loot Spawning * Character Customization * AI bot navigation Support * Battle Pass and Progression Systems * Data Persistence and Stat Tracking * Achievements * Ecommerce *** ## Side Quests ### Freelance Programmer (GameMaker Studio 2) #### ![](/files/jihvaMRec7H68MmTGi7c) [The Tarnishing of Juxtia](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1428710/The_Tarnishing_of_Juxtia/) \ * Led development for 2D projectile physics which was utilized in various bombs, arrows, and other throwables ### Design / Gameplay (C++ SFML) #### ![](/files/45NZFIONf3gwYavUwxWl) [Gauss](https://cooperpatton.itch.io/gauss) \ * Created this game because of my love for side scrolling bullet hells featuring a space shooter with upgrades, power-ups along with ship skins and 3 game modes. * 3 different modes each offering the player a unique experience; Campaign, Infinite Invasion, and Cosmos. * Built a grid based level editor which allowed me to build and save levels for the campaign which allowed me to build the campaign in encapsulated levels. *** ### Design / Gameplay (GameMaker Studio) #### ![](/files/08DnIcUU3A1ss1ugv5qx) [Algebro](https://chummywinds.itch.io/algebro) * Led development for how the player moves, interacts with the world, and combat including transferring from 3D to 2D (visually) each with their own unique mechanics. * Designed 3 unique enemy AI taking inspiration from Pac-Man where each enemy has their own movement behavior and motivations on reaching the player ### Design / Gameplay (Unity) #### ![](/files/zAxkyRBmEXqgHnNlOV37) [Thunderpaws](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY7fRKg3fCw) * Couch co-op passion project in Unity inspired by what my cat would be if he were an 80's action hero * Levels created using a Sprite level editor tool “Tiled” to create the levels and import them into unity. *** ## Skill Points * C++ / C# / Scripting (Bash, Cmake, Lua, Python…etc) * UE4 & UE5 / SFML / GLFW / Proprietary C++ / Unity / GameMaker * AI systems - Proprietary & UE (Blackboards, Behavior Trees, EQS, StateTrees...) * Visual Scripting (Blueprints, Material and Anim Graphs…etc) * Linear Algebra, Influence Mapping, Fuzzy Logic *** ## Achievements * I [met Bjarne Stroustrup](https://docs.zerocooldevelopment.com/i-met-the-godman-himself) at CppCon 2019 and he signed my *A Tour of C++* * Completed 2 Triathlons *** ## Contact If you want to connect professionally then head over to [Linked In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-patton-87229792/)! or via email: *** Oh also I cosplay for fun at cons or ren faires

left to right top down: classic Silco (Arcane), Mario warfare, casual Thanatos (Hades), Kakashi (Naruto), Young Link, beach ep Silco (Arcane)