Hello!

I'm Ari Picker

Welcome to Ari.re (Ari dot Ari)

About Me

I am driven by curiosity and love a good puzzle. I spend a majority of my free time playing games and tinkering with software. Previously, In 2021 I Graduated from Barry Tech with a degree in Game Design and Programming, in 2025 I Graduated From Nassau Community College with an associates in Information Technology, and currently I am a student at Farmingdale State College studying Computer Programming and Information Systems.

Experience

Education

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Degree in Game Design and Programming

2021
Barry Tech
At Barry Tech I learned a wide range of tools and skills related to game development and programming. Some tools I used in this program were Photoshop, Premiere, Audacity, and Gamemaker. With these tools, I learned how to code, animate, edit video, create sound effects, and tell a compelling story.
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Associate's Degree in Information Technology

2025
Nassau Community College
At NCC I learned about Information Technology. I learned how to program in Python, Java, C#, HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, and PHP. I also learned how to use bash and powershell in the CLI, Manage databases and make SQL queries, configure networks, and manage Linux and Windows Systems.

Employment

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Videographer

2020-2023
Temple Israel of Great Neck
At Temple Israel I Broadcasted services every week on various platforms. I used OBS and other tools to stream to Zoom, Twitch, Facebook, and youtube. I also managed sound and video equipment.
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Volunteer IT work

2025-Present
H.A.N.K. (Hire A Neighborhood Kid)
At HANK I create and manage databases, streamline workflows, and help with general tech questions

Interests

Games

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Chants Of Sennaar

This game, inspired by the Tower of Babel, is amazing. You are tasked with reaching the top of a tower by helping people, but there is an issue. You don't speak their language. This game makes you use context clues to discover what symbols mean. It is a unique and rewarding challenge that I wish I could forget so I can play it Again
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Marathon (2025)

This Game continues the story of Marathon (1994) with a new style and unique gameplay. I find the visual direction stunning and the gameplay loop is addicting. Another great aspect of this game is the real-world puzzles, such as QR codes, IP addresses, and physical locations, used to unlock new content in the game.

Shows

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Severance

This show is fascinating. The concept of Severance is intriguing, splitting characters in two, neither fully aware of their other self. This leads to unbelievable and addicting twists.
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Andor

This entry in the Star Wars Universe is truly unbelievable. Despite the sci-fi/fantasy setting, the writing and characters feel incredibly real. This show critiques and exemplifies modern and historic issues that even shows based on true stories can't compete with.

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