Today we’re having a chat with software engineer, Bram Stolk. What kind of name is Bram? Well we didn’t ask him that but you can find out a few interesting things about him below:
Favorite Quote:
“Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot- proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.” (R Cook).
How many years in the games industry?
1, after 10+ years as a Virtual Reality software engineer
What do you consider prerequisites for your job?:
MSc in Computer Science
How long you’ve been at Slant Six Games?
1 yr
Best part of the job:
You develop games! …and the company actually pays you to do this.
Morning web surf:
geenstijl.nl
Favorite Work Perks
Getting an award from the hands of none other than Seth MacFarlane (yes… the dude from Family Guy!)
What do you like about Vancouver?
The girls are prettier here
What kind of person do you need to be to work here?
You need an immature sense of humour (which is a good thing to have of course)
What do you do for fun?
Excessive speeding on a motorcycle and learning to fly a small airplane.
What games do you play?
Mercenaries
If I weren’t working at Slant Six games I’d be:
Developing Virtual Reality technology for Academia.
