# Who am I? {% file src="" %} [Linked In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-patton-87229792/) {% endfile %} *\*opens adventure log\** ## Main Quests ### Archetype Entertainment (UE5) - Senior Gameplay Engineer #### ![](https://2377941688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCXg2qbl952oaVxaNVOWI%2Fuploads%2FGUVofXC4TGpHmdIxtaAt%2FScreenshot%202025-11-10%20184209.png?alt=media\&token=3b204d10-5653-474e-842f-8f3b64d93186) [Exodus ](https://www.exodusgame.com/)\ * Feature Lead for World gameplay systems, Crowd AI, and IC for player systems * Ambient AI & Crowds, Player Camera Assist technology, Diegetic Media, In game narrative systems like Companion-Player-Communication and lightweight cinematics * Time Dilation technology *** ### Ubisoft: Red Storm (Snowdrop C++ engine) - Senior Gameplay Programmer #### ![](https://2377941688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCXg2qbl952oaVxaNVOWI%2Fuploads%2F41CoPuZMTgBhMPZnzRQN%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=af943270-90cb-40e3-8a66-bff09e1c66e6) [XDefiant](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/xdefiant) \ * AI (Tactical behavior through spatial reasoning and objective influence) * Performance ####

[The Division: Heartland](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/the-division/heartland) \ * Melee Combat * AI Systems (stealth, combat, navigation) * World Systems (universal weight, progression, crafting, peer-to-peer mailbox) * Intention based Input * Animation and UI Support * Matchmaking *** ### Iron Galaxy Studios (UE4) - Systems Programmer #### ![](https://2377941688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCXg2qbl952oaVxaNVOWI%2Fuploads%2FNJX3OsC9jiISD0lXP0yU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ac89d07f-c52d-41cf-9254-8d4e395b5e12) [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) #### ![](https://2377941688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCXg2qbl952oaVxaNVOWI%2Fuploads%2FmBNmoJ5w96SNeT4XRCHA%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d5143a6b-5a4f-4f8c-bc3a-b883617e54a0) [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) #### ![](https://2377941688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCXg2qbl952oaVxaNVOWI%2Fuploads%2FqfSSWQ4JO0BHccWR1ZZ4%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a2f3f116-5eba-4876-acab-37cf0f8c39e6) [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) #### ![](https://2377941688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCXg2qbl952oaVxaNVOWI%2Fuploads%2F8Rl308oa7CBTCzlGc9mU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=77561fcf-cecf-4673-a52f-cee743e21454) [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) #### ![](https://2377941688-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCXg2qbl952oaVxaNVOWI%2Fuploads%2FNOdakrxKoyDOfdebkJ7v%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4f61e436-070a-42ba-bf7c-976c8b606ea6) [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