
Nathaniel
J. Cook
Game Designer
Nathaniel Joseph Cook is a self-driven honors student and an aspiring game designer, with interests in nature, the outdoors, and animal behavior. His immersive experience programming robots, creating rudimentary games, and working on the Unity game engine speak to his adaptability, self-discipline, and problem-solving skills.
Educational Achievement
Education
Pursuing High School Diploma, Class of 2026
Hampden Charter School of Science East
Chicopee, MA
Clubs
Lead Programmer, 2021-2026
Robotics Team, "The Dumpster Fires"
Hampden Charter School of Science East
Hiking Club
Hampden Charter School of Science East
AP Coursework
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AP Computer Science A: 4
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AP Computer Science Principles: 5
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AP Precalculus: 5
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AP Physics: 5
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AP Calculus AB: N/A
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AP Language and Composition: 3
Core Competencies
Game Design
Programming for Robotics
Project Management
Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting
Creativity
Efficient & Accurate Programming
Programming Languages
& Certifications
Intermediate C#
Yeva Hyusyan issued 2025
C# is an object-oriented programming language that is used in a various types of applications. C# is used to create many popular applications like windows forms, Xamarin, and Unity.
Intermediate Java
Yeva Hyusyan issued 2024
Java is an object-oriented program that is platform independent. Java is commonly used in large-scale, business critical systems, mobile applications, the server-side of web applications, and big data processing and cloud based applications.
Intermediate C++
Yeva Hyusyan issued 2024
C++ is an object oriented programs. C++ is a compiled language which makes it great for applications that need fast runtimes. C++ also has the ability to directly access hardware which makes it great for optimized programs.
Intermediate Python
Yeva Hyusyan issued 2024
Python is a versatile, high level, and interpreted programming language. Being high level makes it easier to write and read. Python is used for data science, machine learning, web development, automations, and computing.
Programming Languages
& Certifications
References
Erin Myers: its.not.a.pipe.dream@gmail.com. 413-355-0824.
Zeki Yildiz: zyildez@hampdencharter.org
Srivalli Injeti sinjeti@hampdencharter.org