Lead Combat Engineer and Designer

Online Multiplayer Engineer: Architected a robust online lobby system and managed complex UI replication to ensure a synchronized experience across clients.

Networking & State Management: Engineered core replication logic for Game Mode, Game State, and Player State, optimizing data transmission and network stability.

UI Systems Architecture: Developed a scalable UI framework, overseeing the design and implementation of both the Main Menu and real-time combat interfaces.

(Unreal Engine 5)

Lead Gameplay Engineer and Designer, VFX Artist

Created the gameplay system to make, modify, and test different attacks in a combo.

Setup and maintain the C++ code used by our gameplay ability system that is used in our attack system.

Designed and implemented the various attacks such as the Pull Back Lasso, the Ultimate Attack: Big Bang, the light and heavy attack combos, and the Parry System.

Created a smart AI for enemies to ensure the player doesn’t feel swarmed with attacks.

(Unreal Engine 5)

Lead Gameplay Programmer

Designed and programmed every rideable mount in game along with their unique ability

Implemented a complex AI system to act as enemies and obstacles.

Created a system to utilize dynamic cameras for interaction cutscenes.

(Unreal Engine 5)

Lead Combat Engineer and Designer

Created the systems for player hit detection and damage calculations as well as how the player deals and receives damage from the various items and hazards across levels

Designed and implemented the throwing system and the thrown items which includes throwing of scrap and bombs.

Constructed the Combo system for attacking, working and coordinated closely with the animation and VFX team to produce strong combat feel.

(Unreal Engine 5)

Designer and Lead Gameplay Engineer

Designed and outlined the gameplay features, art style, and tone for the game.

Implemented and programmed core gameplay features for the game such as the enemies, the movement controls, and UI integration.

Created intelligent AI for enemy movement and behaviors.

Lead a group of six developers in an independent arcade game.

(Unity)

Lead Designer and Gameplay Engineer

Designed, mapped out and implemented the core gameplay features such as the spawning customers, the 3 types of food and drinks available, as well as the timers and reward systems.

Planned scheduled meetings and deadlines for various assets and systems to be made and made a detailed plan as to when each milestone is to be expected.

Made UI elements for systems as well as finished art for the store background, the changing time of day, the title screen, the 4 customers and the 3 food and drink types with their respective machines and 1 add-on.

(Gamemaker)

Lead Gameplay Engineer

Created a turn-based combat system featuring timed attacks, dynamic animations, intuitive UI, and seamless controller support for an immersive battle experience.

Developed a robust UI system for seamless integration with dynamic combat, prioritizing user experience and functionality to enhance gameplay

Constructed cutting-edge AI that fuels enemies' attacks.

Crafted character animation blueprints for immersive gameplay experiences.

(Unreal Engine 4)

Lead Designer

Constructed the core gameplay loop of building out the bank and the rules centered around all the 6 different room types and hazards and the 3 different characters and multiple items and events.

Scheduled private play sessions in order to gather feedback on gameplay and design decisions.

Created the art for the 33 different cards that make up the game board which includes the character cards, the room cards, and the item and event cards.