Robert Casey Lafferty
I am an experienced video game developer and software engineer with hands-on experience in projects like Call of Duty, casino slot machines, and military weapon systems. Holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science, I focused my studies on cyber security and video game development.
In addition to my industry background, I have spent eight years as an educator and tutor, with three years as an online tutor, two years as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, and three years as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, helping students in the field of computer science and various core subjects. My interests encompass game development, software development, cyber security, artificial intelligence, web development, and more.
Packet Delivery (Unity C#)
Packet Delivery was developed as part of my masters thesis research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This game uses a postal service analogy to teach the DNS Lookup process by requiring the player to look up the characters' house addresses in order to successfully deliver the packages.
GitHub Link:
https://github.com/rclafferty/Packet-Delivery
Play on Itch.io:
https://rclafferty.itch.io/Packet-Delivery
Roles:
Concept design, prototyping, user interface design, programming, animations, market research, human study.
Platform Support:
Windows 10, Mac OSX, Linux
Controls:
Mouse left click to choose options, keyboard input to type when prompted, Arrow Keys or WASD to move.
Requires Admin Privileges:
No
Actively Developing:
No
What have I learned from this project?
I learned about the development of serious games used for educational purposes, player engagement, and design techniques to accurately reflect the target concept in an engaging manner.