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Last Updated: 12/29/2023

Thank you so much for coming to my portfolio website!

I am still hard at work making sure that all my works are accessible here in my little domain. I am aware of the many issues with content, design, and responsive behavior that exist. I am focusing on getting these resolved as soon as possible. In the meantime, please feel free to look around and get an idea of what I have to offer.

Thank you so much for understanding, and I hope you enjoy!

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UX Designer
Software Engineer Unity Developer

Hello, my name is Matt. Design and development is what I do. With a Bachelor's degree in New Media & Computer Science Minor, I have paved a path to pursue my dream of creatively applying my skills in a multidisciplinary team to create interactive experiences that make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Skills

Skills

Overview

I have acquired many skills over my lifetime. They're paginated below with categorical filters for a quick glimpse into what I am familiar with. The Full Details button will take you to a browser with more information.

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Education

Bachelor's Degree in New Media & Computer Science Minor

Focused on UX design, diverse application skills, computer science, teamwork, and ethics.

New Media Coursework

New Media Capstone I & II

3D Modeling & Animation

Photography & Storytelling

Time-Based Media

Mobile Applications

Digital Narratives I & II

Community Collaborator & Development

Designing Humane Tech

New Media Design

User Experience Design

My Capstone: Our ClassXRoom
Computer Science (COS) Coursework

Computer Ethics & Society

Intro to Software Engineering

Computer Architecture

Intro to Video Game Programming w/ Unity

Discrete Structures

Data Structures & Algorithms

Calculus

Object-Oriented Design

Applied C Programming

Foundations of Computer Science

Other Relevant Coursework

Architectural Drafting I, II, III

Intro to Psychology

Principles of Microeconomics

Business & Tech Writing

Life, Tech, and Evolution

Existentialism & Literature

Oral Communication

Psychology of Motivation

- Earned multiple Dean Listings
- Cumulative GPA of 3.19


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Experience

Experiences

Overview

Lab Research & Development Assistant

IMRE Lab at the University of Maine, Orono

Nov. 2022 - Present

  • Researched affordances of VR in learning mathematical principles in virtual environments.
  • Developed and deployed as a scene called “Lattice Land” in Unity – a collaborative and interactive 3D geoboard.
  • Participated in team progress meetings to critique, calibrate design, assess user data collected, and maintain GitLab with SSH Keys.

Website Designer

Self-Employed & University of Maine, Orono

Jun. 2021 - Present

  • Consulted clients on their branding and site design.
  • Designed and developed on multiple platforms:  WordPress, WiX, and Webflow.
  • Maintained client’s sites: on-going design changes, blog postings, and e-commerce inventory.

Unity Developer

ASAP Media Services at the University of Maine, Orono

Feb. 2020 - Apr. 2021

  • Managed a multidisciplinary team with strict deadlines on an educational Paleontology VR project in Unity.
  • Lead developer of team, with a heavy focus on iterative UX design philosophies. The project was terminated due to COVID.
  • Iteration approach with client for design and development calibration.

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