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Justin P.

5.0 (51 ratings)

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After studying at Drexel University and securing a B.S. in Information Technology with a Minor in English Literature, I studied for a Master's in Digital Media at Drexel University. As an undergraduate I was given the honor of acting as the commencement speaker for my school. As an MS graduate, I earned the Outstanding Master's award for my research and community contributions.

Drexel's professors and leadership supported my growth as a professional by hiring me on as an Adjunct Professor...

After studying at Drexel University and securing a B.S. in Information Technology with a Minor in English Literature, I studied for a Master's in Digital Media at Drexel University. As an undergraduate I was given the honor of acting as the commencement speaker for my school. As an MS graduate, I earned the Outstanding Master's award for my research and community contributions.

Drexel's professors and leadership supported my growth as a professional by hiring me on as an Adjunct Professor of Digital Media where I taught game design, project management, and 3D animation. I also served as a committee member to several graduate students. I've recently entered the games industry as a designer, embarking on a year-long game engineer position with Disney. I'm most rewarded when I provide mentorship to those who want to learn. I look forward to working with you!

I use C# in the Unity3D game engine, and have produced several projects with it which have been used (1) for internal prototyping at Disney Consumer Products and (2) for public display at Drexel University and the Game Developer Conference. In my time at Drexel, I was also responsible for learning disciplines in web design to professionally display my content.

As an update to my C# credentials: in 2016 I worked at The VR Company as an interaction engineer on the mobile VR experience "Raising a Rukus" and in 2018 the VR adventure "Jurassic World: VR Expedition" at Dave & Buster's locations nationwide. I invite you to check them out!

I'm in this for you guys, I really think that videogames are going to take steps toward becoming a culturally significant, expressive medium. This medium is one that everyone should have some level of fluency in to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and potential effects on society. If requested, I will go beyond technical teachings (the "how" we make games) and push you to really think about "why" we make games using interesting literature and modern game examples.

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Education

Drexel University
Information Technolo
Drexel University
Masters

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Computer Gaming

Computer Gaming

I'm a game designer and developer who's worked on Virtual and Augmented Reality experiences in Unreal and Unity 3D engines at 20th Century Fox, Disney, and The Virtual Reality Company.
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

I'm qualified in computer programming both through my educational background and as a currently employed Unity3D programmer. My Master's in Digital Media was earned through developing an educational game in Unity3D. During this time I also acted as lead programmer on a game called "Stompster the Monster" in conjunction with 10 artists, sound designers, and producers - this game was presented at the GDC Intel University Games Showcase. I've spent the past year as a Mobile App Developer for Disney Consumer Products with specific focus on programming C# Unity experiences, and humbly request approval for my qualifications in Computer Programming.
Unity

Unity

I have over a decade of professional experience developing games and interactive applications in Unity, ranging from educational WebGL titles to VR/AR training simulators and commercial entertainment projects. My work has included designing and programming gameplay systems, optimizing performance, and mentoring students and junior developers in best practices. In addition to industry roles, I’ve taught game design and Unity development as an adjunct professor at multiple universities, giving me a strong foundation in both technical instruction and hands-on project guidance. I enjoy helping learners build confidence by breaking down complex Unity workflows into approachable steps.
Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine

I have years of hands-on experience developing games and interactive applications in Unreal Engine, from VR medical training simulators to entertainment projects for film and game studios. My expertise includes Blueprints, C++, Animation Blueprints, and Behavior Trees, which I use to bring both gameplay systems and immersive interactions to life. I’ve also worked with teams to deliver Unreal projects for clients like 20th Century Fox and independent studios, giving me insight into both large-scale and small-team development. As an instructor and mentor, I enjoy breaking down Unreal’s advanced tools into approachable steps that help learners quickly build confidence.
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Great tutor with a lot of enthusiasm.

Justin started tutoring my 11 yr old son in game development and unity programming. My son really enjoyed the lesson and is looking forward to learning more!

Ryan, 20 lessons with Justin

Unreal Engine Expert

Justin's knowledge of the Unreal Engine is very impressive. He has the ability to dissect complicated blueprint scripts written by other developers very quickly on the fly. That only comes with extensive experience and expertise with Unreal. Does a great job of explaining things in an easy to understand manner. Excellent tutor, highly recommend.

Keith, 1 lesson with Justin

Brilliant and knowledgeable tutor!!!

Justin is a godsend!!!, he is an excellent tutor who I highly recommend !!! he provides real understanding to game development specifically within Unreal engine. He has helped my skills with his wealth in knowledge to truly understand . Justin is not only a tutor but a mentor due to his patience, encouragement, as well as guidance along with real-world applications related to game development that provides excellent building blocks for truly understanding applications relating Unreal engine.

J, 5 lessons with Justin

So far so good. Teaching my son Unreal Engine

My son likes him and finds the lessons valuable. It's been three so far. We hope for 20 more, or whatever. Thanks.

Greg, 14 lessons with Justin

Knowledgeable

Justin was able to help me with my Unreal assignments. He explained everything clearly and with precision. I learned a great deal from him and highly recommend him for anyone that needs help with Unreal.

Ronald, 20 lessons with Justin

Engaging and Helpful

Justin taught me the basics of Unity and helped me quickly pick it up. He is intuitive and is very familiar with coding and virtual reality software. He is patient and will walk you through a new concept step by step. He also has a lighthearted personality which makes the lessons more interesting.

Sophie, 5 lessons with Justin

Concise and unrivaled!

With only my first session, I felt there was pressure nor judgment and was able to engage. My migraine/worries had melted away as we breezed through assignments I thought were too difficult at the time. I definitely look forward to the next session and hope to see my skills develop greatly with his guidance and vast wealth of knowledge. Time and effort well spent. No regrets!

Juan, 2 lessons with Justin

Helped to catalyze a greater understanding of Unity!

Justin is a patient tutor who knows his way around Unity. He helped me to understand the mechanics of the program and coached me through coding / scripting in C#. He was eager to help me learn and met me where I was at. It was a really good experience for me.

Derric, 7 lessons with Justin

Knowledgable and patient tutor

He helped me on my unity3d app and debug. He is very patient and energetic. Know a lot about unity3d!

Christine, 2 lessons with Justin

Great Tutor

I would never have made it through my digital media marketing class without Justin's help. He only had to come for a few sessions and was able to put me on the right track to complete the course. I had absolutely no experience building websites, apps, etc., which was what the entire class is about and I will be finishing with at least a B and quite possibly an A, and I owe a lot of that to Justin!

Christi, 2 lessons with Justin
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