Experience
Video Game Developer Contractor - 9Count, Inc.
January 2023 - March 2023
- Translated source code to C#, reducing code bloat while maintaining functionality.
- Ported game with visual and functional parity to its original counterpart.
- Implemented procedural generation of enemies to add replayability to a 2D endless shooter on mobile devices.
- Used GitHub version control for developmental progress and updates.
- Collaborated with senior engineers to maintain steady development progress through the use of Slack
Lead Level Designer and Producer - University Capstone Project
August 2021 - December 2021
- Spearheaded the conceptualization and odesign of the project.
- Worked alongside the art and programming team to bring the concept of the world, character and enemies to life.
- Built an eerie and desolate world based on Celtic mythology.
- Designed level progression and core gameplay loop.
- Created paper prototyping maps, whiteboxed world in Unity Editor and coordinated playtesting.
- Generated and maintained version control git repository, game design documentation, and project management tools like Trello to create attainable short-term goals to impact project progress.
UI and UX Design Intern - Simply Natural Farms
August 2020 - October 2020
- Remodeled the backend and frontend of company websites to improve user experience leading to 20% increase in user traffic.
- Collaborated with engineers and graphic designers to create ways to keep engagement high with customers and potential investors.
Education
B.Sc. Design and Development of Video Games, Cum Laude - Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
December 2021
- Organizations: Inter Dev Association of Computer Science, Student Council 2020-21
- Coursework: Video Game Design, Video Game Programming, Video Game Physics, Graphics for Video Games, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming.
Skills and Interests
Skills: Level Design, Game Design, C#, C++, Xamarin/Monogame, Unity, Unreal Engine 4, SDL, Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Whiteboxing, Prototyping, Playtesting, Native Spanish and English speaking/writing.
Interests: Gaming, Streaming, Computer Building, Dungeons & Dragons, Tabletop Games, Baking, Hiking.