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Lewis Doran
Portfolio
My portfolio website can be found at www.lewisdoran.weebly.com

Personal Summary
I am currently completing my honours year in Computer Games Technology at Abertay
University with a projected degree classification of 1:1. I believe I am an ideal candidate for a
position in the software development as I am highly motivated to learn new skills especially
in a rapidly changing industry that demands high adaptiveness. I am a strong team player
and productive individually with a passion to create new and exciting products that can help
improve on peoples quality of life.

Education
Oct 2012 - Present
University
1st Year
Computer
and
Graphics
Architecture
s
Programmin
g in C++

Applied
Mathematics
1
Media
Production
for Games

(BSc Hons) Computer Games Technology

Gra
de
A

2nd Year

Gra
de
A

3rd Year

Pathfinding in
Games and
Agile
Development
Applied
Mathematics
2
Console Game
Development

Computer
Operating
Environments

Graphics
Programming

Abertay

Gra
de
A+

4th Year

Prototype
Game
Developmen
t
Applied
Mathematic
s3
Introduction
to Mobile
Programmin
g
Audio
Programmin
g

A+

Applied
Game
Technologies

TBC

A+

Applied
Mathematics
and AI
Honours
Project
Execution

TBC

Honours
Project
Planning
and
Reporting

TBC

Network
Programmin
g
Graphics
Programmin
g with

B+

Procedural
Methods

A+

B+

Game
Professional
Awareness

Gra
de
A

TBC

Shaders
2015 2016
Simulation

Honours Project

Tree

As part of my honours project I have created a simulation in DirectX11 which simulates the
motion of tree branches under the influence of wind. These trees have also been created
using 3D L-System grammars. The project aims to evaluate the need for more realistic tree
animations in a game context and how tree animation could be used to add realism into a
game or possibly as a game mechanic. The aim is to be able to have a realistic looking
simulation running in real time making use of both the CPU and GPU.

2014 2015
Cyber

Student Team

Project

During my third I was involved in a student team of ten consisting of designers, artists and
programmers to produce a Kinect for Windows V2 game with a Windows Phone Companion
App. My role in the team was gameplay programmer and I was responsible for creating fun
and interesting game mechanics using Unity3D. I was also responsible for the entire design
and creation of the Windows Phone app written in C#. The app was a very simple level editor
allowing the player to create levels which could be imported to and played in the real game.
This project allowed me to showcase my skills as a programmer by working as part of a
bigger team but also to be productive individually. The project was entered into Microsofts
Imagine Cup 2014/15 where it won Stuff Magazines Peoples choice award and also came
first in the UK Games Category.
2006- 2012 - Present
Subject
Mathematics
Mathematics
Computing
Geography
Information Technology
French
English
Music

Uddingston Grammar School

Level
Advanced Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher

Grade
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B

Key Skills

Programming in DirectX, OpenGL

Shader programming (HLSL)
Proficiency in C++, C#, Java
Experience with Unity3D
MATLAB

Developed for Windows Phone and

Kinect for Windows V2
Developed for Android Phone
Developed for the PlayStation Vita
system

Extra-Curricular Activity
2004 2012

Boys Brigade

I value my time at the Boys Brigade as I believe it was one of the main factors which have
influenced the man I am today and the values that I hold. During my time at I have
accumulated many accolades which I am extremely proud of. I have been awarded the
queens badge which is the highest award that can be achieved and required that I take part
in a camping expedition, voluntary work in the church and leadership training. I am also

proud to have been a part of the 125th anniversary (2009) of the Boys Brigade as the
anniversary marching squad comprised of Boys from all over Scotland.

Work Experience
Oct 2012-2013
Argos

Retrieving customer orders from the warehouse

Stock replenishment and store cleaning
Till Operator
Helping with customer queries

Oct 2010-2012
Carry

Customer Sales Assistant/Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Operator

Making up customer orders over the telephone

Ensuring orders are completed correctly and efficiently
Processing orders through the till

Gizzi Cash and