Aaron Cheney

Staff software engineer at Riot Games.

United States

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I'm a lifelong gamer who is passionate about bring incredible experience to players through engineering. I currently work on the Gameplay Integrity team on VALORANT, Riot's recently-released tactical shooter. In this role, I aim to provide high-quality, lightning fast gameplay to players. Previously I worked at Night School Studio as a Senior Developer where I built tools and gameplay systems for Afterparty.

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Experience (17 roles)

Staff Software Engineer

Current

Full-time · 4 yrs 11 mos

Apr 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Current

University of Southern California · Part-time

Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo·Los Angeles County, California, United States · On-site

Full-time · 4 yrs 11 mos

2 roles · Oct 2020 - Apr 2024

Senior Software Engineer

Mar 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Software Engineer

Oct 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

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Education (3)

University of Southern California

2014 - 2017

I will be returning to USC in the fall of 2014 to earn my second bachelor's degree in computer science games, an interdisciplinary program between the Viterbi School of Engineering and the School of Cinematic Arts. Topics covered in the cross-disciplinary game development portion of the degree program include game production, visual design for games and interactives, computer animation, video game programming, game hardware architectures, game engine programming, serious game development, introductory and intermediate game design, and two semester-long final game projects. DeadPoint - Gameplay Screenshot DeadPoint - Gameplay Screenshot DeadPoint Trailer

University of Southern California

2008 - 2013

Grade: Cum Laude Activities and societies: Orientation Programs, Student Life and Involvement, HKN, Emerging Leaders Program, Adventure L.E.A.D. Graduated with Honors in Mathematics, Cum Laude. Received Order of Troy upon graduation for outstanding academics and dedicated, proven leadership; received Half Century Trojan Scholarship in 2010 for academic commitment and leadership potential. Engaged in numerous activities outside of the classroom and maintained high academic grades all while paying my way through school.

Arcadia High School

2004 - 2008

Activities and societies: Marching Band, Concert Band, Government Team, Cross Country, Track and Field

Skills (23)

C++UnityC#MatlabLinear AlgebraHigher EducationMathematicsStudent AffairsMathematical AnalysisProgrammingLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentCustomer ServiceEvent PlanningPublic SpeakingStudent DevelopmentStudent LeadershipComplex AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeMathematicaPythonUnityPerforce

Languages (2)▼

Spanish(Limited working proficiency)English(Native or bilingual proficiency)

Honors & Awards (4)▼

Half Century Trojan Scholarship

Issued by USC Alumni Association · Aug 2010

Associated with University of Southern California In addition to demonstrating outstanding scholarship and leadership qualities, award recipients must be related to a graduate of USC of more than 50 years ago. As a 4th generation Trojan, I am proud to have received this honor.

Regional Showcase Presentation Award

Issued by National Orientation Directors Association · Mar 2011

Associated with University of Southern California: Orientation Programs Most outstanding presentation at the 2011 Regional NODA conference in Berkeley, CA, where we presented on the integration of group development theory and ice breakers.

Student Spotlight Series

Issued by USC · Aug 2009

Associated with University of Southern California: Orientation Programs Recognized by the USC Student Spotlight Series for my contributions to Orientation Programs.

Order of Troy

Issued by USC · May 2013

Associated with University of Southern California Outstanding scholarship and service, demonstrating extraordinary commitment to the University of Southern California's campus community. These honored recipients have excelled academically while dedicating themselves to leadership in various facets of university life.

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Aaron Cheney is currently working as Staff Software Engineer at Full-time · 4 yrs 11 mos.

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Aaron Cheney studied Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science Games at University of Southern California. They have 3 education entries on their profile.

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Aaron Cheney's top skills include C++, Unity, C#, Matlab, Linear Algebra. They have 23 skills listed on their profile.

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