Michael Kirkpatrick

Programming Experience

Smart Space – Math & Programming Lab Tutor

August 2022 – Present | Burlington, VT

• Provided tutoring and academic support for students in C++, web development, and math-heavy game logic.
• Specialized in helping students understand vector math and complex programming problems using a structured approach.

Aquabaan – Technical Intern

May 2024 – August 2024 | Bangkok, Thailand

• Supported the design of a simulation and monitoring system to improve aquaculture workflows.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to conceptualize and plan a digital solution using programming and data modeling.

Education – Champlain College

Game Programming Major | Mathematics Minor | GPA: 3.9

• Focused on systems programming, networking, and 3D math (including vector calculus and simulation techniques).
• Projects include custom game engines, real-time multiplayer prototypes, and tools for building gameplay systems.

Essex Technical Center – Computer Animation & Web Design Program

2018 – 2021 | Essex, VT

• Completed a three-year technical program focused on web design, game development, and computer animation.
• Built interactive websites, animated shorts, and small games using game engines.
• Participated in SkillsUSA game development competitions, showcasing design, scripting, and teamwork under pressure.
• Involved in competitive robotics, where I worked on both mechanical and programming aspects of the bots.

Skills:

• C++ / C#
• HTML / CSS / Javascript
• Python
• Unity & Unreal Engine
• Jira / Git / SVN
• Systems & Network Programming