I write performant, easy to read and self-describing code. I enjoy working on engaging gameplay systems that bring joy to the player while learning from the best around me.
Internship at Triumph Studios as a Gameplay Programmer. I was responsible for implementing new gameplay systems, interfaces, and features written in both C++, C#, and XAML.
Position:
Intern Gameplay Programmer
Company:
Triumph Studios
Duration:
September 2020 - June 2021
Contributions:
Implementing gameplay systems, porting and creating user interfaces, and assisting with game architecture.
Platforms:
VR Room-scale Movement project, which was released after 32 weeks on Steam. Using non-Euclidean spaces to traverse through all levels and puzzles linearly.
Duration:
February 2020 - June 2020
Roles:
Tools Programmer, Gameplay Programmer
Contributions:
Editor Tools, Gameplay features, continuous build pipeline, and quality assurance.
Platforms:
The Tomorrow Engine is a custom cross-platform C++ turn-based strategy engine with the focus on implementing deterministic card games with flexible gameplay scripting using Lua.
Duration:
September 2018 - July 2019 (24 weeks)
Roles:
Engine Programmer, Gameplay Programmer, Network Programmer
Contributions:
Lua Scripting, Online Crossplay Multiplayer, Event/HTTP/UI handling with PS4 Support.
Platforms:
On a daily basis, I have been using C++ professionally to develop games, with a lot of C# experience to create side programs. I am, however, aiming to grow into other newer languages, such as Rust, to broaden my programming experience.
C++ 11 to 17
C# 4 to 7
There are some other programming and scripting languages I have picked that I don't use professionally but still like using.
JavaScript
Lua Scripting
PHP
As a programmer, I have written code to be multiplatform, and I have utilized SDKs to debug and profile performance.
Windows
PlayStation 4/5
Xbox Series X
Steam VR
Oculus Rift S
HTC Vive
Raspberry Pi
Windows Phone
Samsung Gear VR
To be an effective communicator, I ensure that what I say is professional, inclusive, and well received by others. I strive to be an approachable and reliable team member.
Every project has many opportunities to learn something new, and thus I am always curious to learn something new from the project itself or from the talented people around me.
I want to be a colleague others can rely on, always being willing to receive and give feedback. Thus, I endorse peer programming, code reviews, and discussions to make everything just a bit better.
I see constructive feedback as valuable information for becoming better as a professional. To grow as one, I frequently seek feedback on my deliverables and collaboration quality for others.
Dealing with blocks or setbacks requires a healthy amount of dedication and the willingness to not give up. Where logical, I will strive to find a solution or raise awareness of a problem with the team.
Alongside developing games, I have made use of a bunch of industry-standard software to help with the creation of a project.
Visual Studio
Unity
Unreal Engine
GIT
Perforce
Atlassian Jira
Noesis GUI
Jenkins
Steamworks
CMake
Starting with scripting in games when I was fourteen, I loved to create experiences for friends and later for increased audiences. After gaining some experience in web/app development, I switched towards gameplay programming.
Now I am a gameplay programmer with a range of programming skills and game-development experiences that I have gained while working on a range of games together with multi-disciplinary teams and on my own.
During projects, I implemented game features in collaboration with team members, created development tools, and extended game architecture pipelines with a focus on maintainable and self-explaining code.
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