Summary
Michael Cooper is a software development engineer with a strong focus on UI/UX and gameplay programming, currently at Amazon Games. With about a decade in the field, he has shipped experiences across virtual reality, medical simulation, and interactive entertainment, leveraging Unreal Engine 4, PlayCanvas, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He previously contributed as a Gameplay Programmer and Level Designer at Xcite Interactive and developed engine and playable content at Craftsman Plus and Magic Spell Studios. A Rochester Institute of Technology alum, he earned a near-perfect GPA in Game and Interactive Media Design and has a track record of mentoring students and leading technical camps. Based in the Greater Seattle Area, he thrives in multinational teams and pursues interests in economics, political science, and science fiction to fuel creative problem-solving. His portfolio is at michaeltcooper.com, reflecting a hands-on, production-focused approach to turning ideas into polished experiences.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Game and Interactive Media Design, GPA: 3.99/4.00, Bachelor’s Degree, Game and Interactive Media Design, GPA: 3.99/4.00 at Rochester Institute of Technology
Herricks High School
English