Jake Barton

Experience, leadership, and technical practice.

• Current Lead Programmer

  Leading gameplay engineering and technical development for studio projects.

• AI Development AI Tools

  Developed AI-powered research tools for Birmingham’s technology ecosystem.

• Game Development Lead Programmer

  Led core gameplay systems, technical standards, and development decisions.

• Leadership Executive Board

  Serving as Chaplain and helping organize campus programs and legislative decisions.

• Leadership Philanthropy Chair

  Directing fundraising, accessibility awareness, and community partnerships.

• Current Creative Director

  Leading the festival’s creative direction through Instagram growth, graphic design, sponsor relationships, and cohesive brand development.

• Co-Founder Programming Co-Founder

  Co-founded and built a mobile marketplace connecting creative professionals with clients for booking, delivery, and payments.

• Technical Toolkit </> C++ / Python / JS

  Unreal, Godot, React, Git, Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and Adobe tools.