Game Developer · CS Student

Cal
Graham

Second-year CS student at Illinois Tech building innovative entertainment experiences — from console-ported RPGs to custom platformers. Currently developing games at Rackico Games / Stratton Studios.

Get in Touch ↗ calrgraham@gmail.com

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About

I'm a second-year Computer Science student at Illinois Institute of Technology, with a passion for problem-solving and building experiences people remember.

My focus is on game development and interactive media — I've worked as a part-time game developer, shipped in-game systems for a console RPG, and built original projects from the ground up using Unity and GameMaker Studio.

I'm also pursuing a minor in Game Design and Experiential Media alongside plans for an accelerated Master's in Artificial Intelligence.

LocationQueen Creek, AZ
UniversityIllinois Institute of Technology
DegreeB.S. Computer Science
GPA3.7
ExpectedMay 2028
Phone303-808-2117
LinkedIncal-graham-394107219

Skills

Languages

Python
Java
HTML / CSS
C++ / C#

Game Engines

Unity
GameMaker Studio
Godot
GML

Dev Tools

Visual Studio Code
Eclipse
Git
Computer-Aided Design (SolidWorks)

Productivity

Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite
Project Management (Jira, Trello)

Platforms

Xbox
PlayStation
Nintendo Switch
PC / Mobile

Soft Skills

Public Speaking
Customer Service
Team Collaboration
Technical Writing

Experience

June 2024 — Present

Rackico Games / Stratton Studios

Los Angeles, CA

Part-Time Game Developer

Worked closely with design leads to learn the ins and outs of an in-development computer/mobile role-playing video game
Provided in-depth notes and reports on the functionality of newly deployed systems in the game
Implemented a system to handle console controller input to port the game to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch
Utilized the Unity editor to create in-game skills players can use to attack, defend, and more

Projects

GameMaker Studio · GML

2D Platformer Game Demo

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

Formulated an in-depth game design document as a development roadmap. Analyzed market trends for the 2D platforming genre to differentiate the demo. Developed systems for player movement, puzzle-solving, and basic platforming physics. Presented the demo to a panel of judges and answered questions about the development process.

Unity · C#

First-Person Horror Game Demo

Jan 2024 – May 2024

A Unity-built first-person horror experience developed as an academic project. Engineered gameplay mechanics, environmental storytelling elements, and atmosphere-driven level design to deliver a compelling horror experience from scratch.

Education

Expected May 2028

Illinois Institute of Technology · Chicago, IL

B.S. Computer Science

GPA 3.7 · Dean's List candidate

Pursuing minor in Game Design and Experiential Media

Intention of pursuing accelerated Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Relevant Coursework

Object-Oriented Programming Discrete Structures Data Structures & Algorithms Computer Organization & Assembly Systems Programming Database Organization Open-Source App Development Calculus I–III Linear Algebra

Let's Build
Something.

Open to internships, collaborations, and game dev opportunities.