Carson Strout

Game Dev / Programmer / Designer


Education

Boise State UniversityExpected Graduation: May 2025
BS - Arts and Sciences: Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile Technology


Experience

Unity VR Developer11/2024 - Present
Boise State University | Boise, ID
- Developing immersive VR chemistry lab simulations to enhance student learning.
- Designed contamination scenarios and realistic experimental workflows in Unity.
- Collaborating with educators to ensure accuracy and engagement in simulations.

GIMM Works Unity Developer4/2024 - Present
Boise State University | Boise, ID
- Programmed and designed Unity-based interactive applications for client projects.
- Worked with teams to develop solutions aligned with educational and commercial needs.

Research Developer1/2024 - 4/2024
Boise State University | Boise, ID
- Conducted AR research and prototyping to explore new applications for spatial media.
- Developed interactive AR experiences tailored for client needs.

Peer Mentor8/2023 - 12/2023
Boise State University | Boise, ID
- Provided mentorship in game programming and design to students in the GIMM program.
- Assisted in debugging and enhancing understanding of Unity, C#, and Unreal Engine.

Unity Plug-in QA Tester / Intern5/2023 - 6/2023
PlusMusic.ai | Remote
- Tested product in personal demos and provided feedback and suggestions for improvement.


Skills

Game Development
  • Unity (C#)
  • Unreal Engine (Blueprints, C++)
  • Git/GitHub
  • Gameplay Programming
  • Level Design
  • VR Development
  • State Machines
  • Scriptable Objects
  • Event Systems
  • AI Programming
Technical Art & Design
  • Blender
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Substance Painter
  • Maya
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Illustrator
Web Development
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • SQL
  • Python
Tools & Workflow
  • Git/GitHub
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Figma

Honors & Achievements

- Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America | Built and donated computers to a senior home, leading technology education sessions for residents.
- International Serious Play Awards (Pending Submission) - IdaGem Project.