ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Bill Davey. I am a Senior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (otherwise known as RPI) in Troy, New York. I am dual majoring in Computer Science and Game and Simulations Arts and Sciences.

I have created games in C++, Python, Java and C#. I worked on games independently in high school, but once I got to RPI I started working on games in groups. I soon found that working on a game as part of a team was much more fulfilling and enjoyable than working on one independently.

At RPI, I worked with other students on games for the PC and Xbox 360 involving a variety of libraries including XNA, Pygame, Panda3D and WiiUse. I’ve also had a total of 10 months of professional experience in Nintendo DS programming through co-ops and internships at 1st Playable Productions.

Through my coursework and game projects I have gained an understanding of game design and experience with a variety of programs used to generate artwork for games. Having this background while working at 1st Playable enabled me to communicate more effectively with designers and artists in addition to fellow programmers.

Although I love making and playing video games, I feel a balance of other interests is important. I enjoy playing Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee. I also am active in my fraternity, Phi Mu Delta, where I learned useful skills such as repairing our 100-year-old fraternity house and cooking for my 20 fraternity brothers.