Unreleased Project

Sleepy Train Studios- Unreal Engine 5

• Implemented UI in UMG and BP from artist designs on Figma

• Worked closely with Artists to improve UI in game based on intended use case

Unannounced Project

Joydrop - Unreal Engine 5

• Developed and integrated a new game play systems with networking support

• Produced an interactive title screen that doubled as a basic tutorial

• Received feedback, modified code and improved upon previous iterations to achieve a high quality end product

• Worked with large arrays and structs and optimized the code to work with the data.

• Prototyped features using Raylib for quicker iterations than Unreal Engine

• Designed a UI system to show game statistics

• Created and maintained a C++ submodule containing game logic and used with Unreal and Raylib as different front ends

Path of Titans

Alderon Games - Unreal Engine 5

• Created Abilities, Effects and Cues using Unreal's Gameplay Ability System

• Followed console specific guidelines to prepare games for a passed certification

• Used Data Assets with a generic system to allow designers to create many assets for use with a single system. 

• Implemented Asynchronous loading techniques to keep the game running smooth

• Implemented bug fixes and tweaks to existing code to prevent server and user crashes

• Developed and integrated a new game play systems with networking support

• Received feedback, modified code and improved upon previous iterations to achieve a high quality end product

• Assisted in planning feature work to help solidify a release schedule for a years worth of patches and updates

Tribes of Midgard

Norsfell - Unreal Engine 4 - C++

• Assisted in preparing game for Switch by testing lot check guidelines

• Improved performance by 3ms in a low performing scene

RealmBrewer

Mythiary Studios - Unreal Engine 4 - C++ & Blueprints

• Created a new component to allow dice to be picked up and re-rolled

• Fixed bugs in the networking code base

• Helped prepare the game for a public demo played live on twitch

• Assisted in playtesting the game for footage used in their trailer

Stellar Fever 

Quarantine Games - Unreal Engine 4 - C++

• Created a Playable character that can interact with the game world

• Implemented 4 unique special abilities with those characters

• Networked the playable character

• Incorporated player animations in blend spaces and state machines

• Implemented a Main Menu that allowed users to chose to start a single or multiplayer game

• Implemented an Options Menu that allowed users to change Resolution and Quality settings

• Used the Game Instance and Networking Subsystem so players could host games with their friends over the steam network

• Implemented a dynamic Player Select menu that showed other players which character had already been selected

• Created a Editor Only source folder to incorporate Functional Tests and other debug code so it wouldn't interfere with the build

Unreleased Plugin

Hivemind - Unreal Engine 5 - C++/BP

• Used instanced UObjects to allow the user to extend functionality of classes without the need for making many new actors

• Replicated and duplicated the instanced UObjects so they could be used for networking purposes.

Programmer - Freelance - April 2024 - Present

Freelance - Unreal Engine 4 & 5 - C++ & Blueprints

• Used Instanced UObjects to extend class functionality.  Setup the code to replicate and duplicate the objects for use in multiplayer experiences

• Implemented UI using UMG  based on references created on a Figma board

Programmer - Joydrop -  August 2021 - October 2023

Joydrop - Unreal Engine 4 & 5 - C++ & Blueprints

• Developed and maintained gameplay mechanics, networking features and UMG components using C++ and Blueprints in Visual Studio and Unreal

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize code for Windows and Nintendo Switch, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences across multiple environments

• Leveraged debugging and profiling tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring stability on target platforms

• Contributed to the enhancement of the development process by providing valuable insights and recommendations for code optimization

• Actively participated in code reviews by accepting and providing constructive feedback for team members, improving collaboration and quality of work

• Created Abilities, Effects and Cues using Unreal's Gameplay Ability System

• Extended the Unreal Editor using Slate and Editor Utility Widgets to allow designers a new way to design levels

• Followed console specific guidelines to prepare games for a passed certification

Student Program Assistant  - January 2021 - August 2021

Algonquin College

• Facilitated virtual meetings with peers to provide personalized assistance and guidance on C++ programming concepts, troubleshooting issues and debugging techniques

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills in conveying complex programming concepts to individuals

• Leveraged active listening and problem-solving abilities to identify students challenges and tailor solutions to their specific needs, promoting academic success and confidence in programming skills