Bachelors of Science in Computer ScienceGame Software Development

What did LTU prepare you for, professionally?
For me, the best part of LTU was that it facilitated a community of creative peers, creating a space to focus, become inspired, and to collaborate. I felt encouraged to participate in all aspects of development, which helped exercise tricky skills like demoing, branding, and releasing games. Practicing how to critique and how to be critiqued in a studio setting became invaluable communication skills that I'm always applying in the professional world. Topics taught in Linear Algebra and Computer Graphics gave me a footing on how to approach more advanced game systems and rendering techniques that I've now used extensively on large projects.

What did LTU prepare you for, professionally?
LTU helped me learn the fundamentals of creating and giving weight and impact to game mechanics. I learned to develop a good workflow, work with a team, and understand good code etiquette as well as an effective workflow for the Unity engine, and by extension, C#.

What did LTU prepare you for, professionally?
My education at LTU prepared me with essential skills for my role as a Design For Testability Engineer. Notably, I honed my debugging abilities, crucial for creating tests to ensure device components function flawlessly. Additionally, my strong grasp of version control, including branching, cloning, and committing, proved invaluable from day one. Collaboration and code comprehension were emphasized, mirroring my daily work with engineers and testers, akin to game development teamwork. I also acquired the ability to quickly grasp and articulate new concepts, a vital skill in my ever-evolving field. Furthermore, my documentation proficiency, stemming from academic note-taking, aids me in creating essential project documentation. Lastly, a senior-year text mining class at LTU bolstered my Python skills, enhancing my understanding of Python modules and their effective use.