Jacob Seto

jjs472@cornell.edu ● 631-525-7977 ● Dix Hills, NY 11746

Education

Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences Ithaca, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science; Minor in Game Design and Music Expected May 2026

GPA: 3.68; Dean’s List

Related Courses: Object-Oriented Programming • Data Structures & Functional Programming •Discrete Structures • Introduction to Analysis of Algorithms • Computer System Organization & Programming • C++ Programming

Linear Algebra for Engineers • Introduction to Computer Game Architecture • Music & Digital Gameplay

Technical Skills

Coding Languages: Python • Java • C • C++ • C# • OCaml • HTML • CSS
Developer Tools: Git • GitHub • Visual Studio Code • IntelliJ • Unity • Unreal • Blender • Tiled

Experience

Computer Game Architecture, Project Lead January 2024-May 2024

Led a large-scale game project to develop a music-platformer called RabBeat by setting deadlines, managing documentation, and ensuring cohesive collaboration between creative and programming teams.
Directed project vision, maintained team motivation, developed critical music-syncing architecture for the game, and facilitated social events to foster a communicative and focused work environment

Design + Augmented Intelligence Lab (DAIL), VR Game Developer & Network Programmer May 2024-Present

Developed code and assets for the VR experiences, hand and head tracking, and recording for data collection.
Implemented networking, lobby creation, and matchmaking using the Photon Unity Networking framework

Polylect, Unity Developer January 2024-May 2024

Contracted developer to build a multiplayer game using Netcode for Gameobjects for linguistic behavior research
Worked 10-15 hours per week, using GitHub for version control and attending weekly progress meetings

Projects

DGA Summer Project 2023 & 2024, Project Manager August 2023-August 2024

Managed a team of 11-12 game developers to release a 2D action-platformer, Fury of The Lost Knight, in 2023 and a 2D physics-platformer, Totally Hammered, in 2024, while maintaining project direction and deadlines
Organized daily meetings and weekly milestone presentations to showcase progress and encourage collaboration

Tilly’s Critter Command, Programmer September 2023-May 2024

Developed a unique isometric strategy game where players control animal hybrids to defeat evil robotic bugs
Utilized Unity Engine’s AI Module to define animal behavior and implemented game logic for several enemies

Light Up the Stage, Game Developer December 2023

Developed a 3D platformer where players traverse in darkness and discover hidden platforms using a ball of light
Created custom shaders using Unity’s Shader Graph and modeled my own 3D assets using Blender

Flock Arena, Game Developer September 2022-May 2023

Developed a 3D first-person shooter that provided players with an assortment of weapons and abilities to battle in an arena. Used Photon for networking and crafted a complex skill tree to encourage unique builds and playstyles

Extracurricular Activities

Development in Games Association (DGA), President September 2022-Present

Lead weekly meetings to teach various game development skills and organize workshops with alumni and professors in game development. Host game jams and attend game conventions to showcase student projects
Lead an internal game development team to provide the opportunity to collaborate in long-term projects and obtain hands-on experience guided by officers and senior members

Cornell Symphony Orchestra, Cellist September 2022-Present

Play the cello with an ensemble of around 100 musicians who specialize in playing symphonic pieces from the Western classical canon as well as contemporary compositions from the present day