Nigel Arias

Interests

Video Game Development , Video Game Programming , Esports , Audio Design , 3D Graphics

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, C#, Java, Javascript, Perl, Python, Lisp, Typescript

Toolsets/OS: Windows, Ubuntu, Git/GitHub, g++, GCC, EMACS

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science (expected Spring, 2026)

  • GPA: 3.64.
  • Computer Science: Program Structure using languages C and C++, Introduction to Scripting, and Discrete Math for Computer Science 2. (Received A in all classes)
  • Math: Linear Algebra & Differential Equations
  • Foreign Language: Intermediate Spanish 2
  • Fall Classes: Algorithms, Software Engineering 1, Intro to Computer Graphics, and Virtual & Augmented Reality Programming

2024 - Present

University of Hawaii at West Oahu

B.A., Creative Media With a Concentration in Video Game Design and Development

  • GPA: 3.9. Graduated with Honors
  • Creative Media: History of Video Games, Intro to Video Game Design, Introduction to Game Art, Creatives in Media, Music, Sound & Media, Online Video, Esports Primer, Game Design and Development 1, Game Level Design (Unity), The Modern Game Industry, Creative Professionals, The Creative Process, and Senior Project (Unity/C# Video Game)
  • Computer Science: Digital Tools for Info World, Intro to Computer Science 1 (Python) & 2 (Java), Operating Systems, and Discrete Math for Computer Science 1
  • Math: Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry and Calculus 1 & 2
  • Science: Biology, Physics 1 & 2 with Labs and Chemistry 1 & 2 with Labs
  • Foreign Language: Elementary Spanish I & II and Intermediate Spanish 1

2020 - 2023

Work

Campaign Worker, Volunteer Campaign Worker for State Senator Candidate of District 19

  • Maintain, update, and oversee official politician website
  • Built and waved campaign signs
  • Posted banners
  • Prepared campaign flyers
  • Canvassed from door to door throughout the Ewa Beach neighborhood
  • Encouraged individuals to register and vote

2018 - 2018

Activities

Esports Player, Pueo Gaming Esports Valorant Team

www.instagram.com/pueogaming/

Team Lead for Valorant team

  • Competed in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Starleague open tournament with a five-member team against various other schools across the country

2022 - Present

Volunteer Organizer, West Oahu Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Program

westoahu.cap.gov/

An Auxiliary branch of the Air Force that helps with search and rescue operations for survivors of plane crashes and founded on December 1, 1941

  • Trained and developed strong leadership, survival and mentoring skills
  • Trained to fly single-engine Cessna and no-engine Glider planes with professional pilots
  • Trained to be in top physical condition. Prepared care packages to send to the troops
  • Promoted to the Position of First Lieutenant (2017) in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
  • Cadet Commander of CAP - In charge of 35 cadets ranging from 12 to 18 years old

2011 - Present

Awards

Dean’s List (3.75 or above), University of Hawaii at West Oahu

2020 - 2023

Pueo Gaming Distinguished Gamer Award, University of Hawaii at West Oahu

Awarded for being the Valorant Team Lead for 1) UH West Oahu Valorant Red (Spring 2023) and 2) UH West Oahu Varsity Valorant (Fall 2023).

2023

Lydia K.C. Kauha Memorial Scholarship, Honolulu Federal Credit Union

Awarded a $3000 scholarship.

2023

PC Pro Certified, Testout

Passed the Testout PC Pro Certification exam. Demonstrated essential skills in computer hardware and operating systems such as: The Motherboard, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Audio, Expansion Slots, External Devices, Memory, Networking, Power Supply, Printing, Security, Storage, System Management, and Video.

2017

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Awards, West Oahu Composite Squadron

Received the Billy Mitchell Award (2017), Wright Brothers Awards (2015), and Mary Feik Achievement Ribbon (2014) for my outstanding performance and achievements as a cadet. Received the Best Flight Uniform Award (2014) for my outstanding uniform appearance towards the end of the Hawaii Wing Encampment.

2014 - 2017

References

Available upon request