Although my focus is in design, that does not mean my computer science skills are secondary. I have honed my capabilities as a software engineer as a tool for ensuring I have a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of design and can bring my concepts to life. All game projects I have made use entirely self-programmed mechanics, even in some cases down to the engine source code. I have created 2D game engines from scratch. The first was written in C in collaboration with one other developer. I was responsible for the rendering (OpenGL), font systems, IO, serialization, math libraries, core engine loop optimization, physics, and the implementations for all game mechanics other than the UI system. A year later, I worked with a team of four highly skilled developers to create a 2D game engine in C++, where I focused on shader code, particle engines, physics, primary gameplay systems, and some tools to be used by non technical designers.

I have also worked now for 4 years supporting various departments at Nintendo in their Technology Development division. I unfortunately cannot speak about most of the projects under NDA, but I was provided the opportunity to participate in the iterative development, quality assurance, and tools design & development for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2.

I am highly proficient in C++, C, OpenGL, ARM Assembly (specifically in regards to hardware interfacing), AI development, and a variety of higher level languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.). I have countless hours of development time in Unreal Engine 4 and 5, as well as Unity and minimal development time in Godot. I adore design leading into the implementation and the iterative process of scope, prototype, playtest, implement, refine.