Hi, I’m Drew Herlocher
I’m a Game Programmer and a graduate of Champlain College in Burlington, VT. I’m now living in New York City and working on a small indie game.
I’ve always been drawn to the way games blend technology and creativity. The idea that you can write code that makes someone feel something is what got me into this field, and it’s what keeps me going.
Originally from the Upper West Side in New York City, I had the opportunity to study abroad through Champlain three times, twice in Montreal and once in Dublin, Ireland. Those experiences pushed me outside my comfort zone and gave me a much broader perspective on design, culture, and collaboration.
I’m especially interested in gameplay programming, AI, and the systems that make games work. I enjoy building things, figuring out how they work, and finding ways to make them better.
Technical Skills
- Languages: Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
- Tools: Unity, Unreal Engine, Git/GitHub, SVN, Photoshop, Premiere
- Practices: OOP, Debugging, Repository Management, QA, Agile/Scrum
Education
Champlain College — Bachelor’s Degree in Game Programming
January 2023 – May 2026, Burlington, VT
- Champlain Abroad – Montreal Study Program (Jan 2025 – May 2025)
- Champlain Abroad – Dublin Study Program (May 2024 – June 2024)
- Champlain Abroad – Montreal Study Program (May 2023 – June 2023)
Borough of Manhattan Community College
January 2022 – December 2022, New York, NY
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Experience
I have experience both developing games and working in customer-facing roles. At Champlain College, I worked as a Student Ambassador, leading campus tours and helping prospective students through the application process. I also worked as a Receptionist and Server at the Marriott AC Hotel Burlington, where I handled guest check-ins, reservations, billing, and table service.