Wesley Heaps
Programmer
Volunteer
Tutor
- WESLEYHEAPS@GMAIL.com
- 813-723-9510
- www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-heaps/
- RESUME DOWNLOAD (ATS Friendly)
- Volunteering: 214 Hours
What I do
My capabilities in game design and programming allow me to design and develop games and my passion for math has lead me to being a tutor. I also give back to the community as a food assistance volunteer to help those in need.
Programmer
I specialize in designing and developing high-quality games. With my expertise in game development, I create a unique and engaging experiences that will keep players coming back for more as I develop my own skills working with the front and back end of development.
Volunteer
At the humane society I have been entrusted with the role of food assistance lead. In this capacity, I assisted in the management, sale and distribution of food and toys to animal owners in need, ensuring they receive the necessary support.
Tutor
At Mathnasium I teach groups of 4 elementary to middle school students core math skills and building upon their pre-existing skills I helped convert the difficult topics into meaningful concepts they could understand while multitasking between each student ensuring they all get the attention they need to grow.
Skills
My Experience
2023-Present
Mathnasium
Math Tutor
I teach students in elementary and middle school core math skills to help them succeed in their school curriculum.
2022-May 2025
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Food Assistance Lead
I assisted in the management, sale, and distribution of food and toys to animal owners in need, ensuring they receive the necessary support without supervision. Additionally, I have taken on the responsibility of training new volunteers, efficiently preparing them to join the food assistance team.
2017-Present
Global
Smart Studios
Running my own company, I have developed and released many games, most notably my 8 Roblox games using Lua. I worked on both the front end and back end, designing the user interface as well as code running on the server. I marketed and advertised each game such that now they total over 3 million visits.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
(Expected 2029)
I am pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science focusing on computer programming.
UT Computer Science Academy for Game Development
I gained practical insights into the game development industry, covering package managers, local web servers, and design studio staffing dynamics. I then worked as a team of 5 members building our own game in HTML.
Certifications
User Interface Designer
Introduction to strategies and tactics necessary to design user interfaces, with particular emphasis on creating site maps while making it accessible to all platforms.
IT FUNDAMENTALS (ITF+)
Overview of information technology concepts including topics related to security, databases and operating systems.
Data Analyst
Demonstrating an ability to analyze aspects of a company’s data and make appropriate business decisions and solutions.
Story Board Pro
A software program for creating storyboards and animatics for a variety of projects.
HTML and CSS
Recognize and write syntactically correct HTML and CSS, structure data using HTML elements, and create and apply styles using CSS.
Unity Certified User: Artist
Demonstrates knowledge that includes managing the basic aspects of dealing with art assets, scene content design, and using tools within Unity to assist in experience creation.
Python
Overview of python programing syntax and algorithms.
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Foundation for architectural components and Azure services such as Compute, Networking and Storage.
Awards & Accomplishments
Over the years I have made some great personal accomplishments that I would like to share here.
USF Presidential Award Scholarship
I earned the $16,000 University of South Florida Presidential Award for achieving at least a 4.30 GPA and 1430 SAT Score
Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars Scholarship
I earned the 100% FAS Award for maintaining a 3.50 GPA 1340+ SAT Score and volunteering for over 100 Hours.
First Game to over a Million VIsits
In 2025 my Roblox game Dice RNG reached 1 Million visits and is still continuing to grow
Computer Problem Solving 2nd Place District Competition
I competed in districts as apart of FBLA and earned a 2nd place finish in Computer Problem Solving.
National Honor Society
Participating in community service projects such as the teddy bear drive and the food drive, I help families in need.
Projects
