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

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

Assisted in preparing game for Switch by testing lot check guidelines

Improved performance by 3ms in a low performing scene

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

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

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

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