Alexander Salm

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I've completed the Certificate for Computer Game Design at the University of Alberta, which required me to develop two video games in a team of peers, so I've experienced the full game development pipeline.

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I’ve completed the Certificate for Computer Game Design at the University of Alberta, which required me to develop two video games in a team of peers, so I’ve experienced the full game development pipeline. I’m also working on an ongoing video game that will be released on Steam in early 2026.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 15 roles

Solo Developer · Never Stop Typing (Web Game)Apr 2025 – Oct 2025 · 7 mos

Developed a satirical web game about modern work culture in a solo capacity. The player acts as an employee at a 'word farm' company, must submit new words within a short time or risk termination; designed and implemented core gameplay.

Solo Developer · So Long Gay Bowser (ROM Hack)Mar 2025 – Oct 2025 · 8 mos

Developed a ROM hack for Super Mario 64 to convert it into a narrative experience. Created 3D modelled challenge levels and integrated end-to-end dialogue between characters.

Founder, Developer · DAiSY CHAiN GAMESFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Ongoing development of a video game with 3 peers; involved with establishing a small company and managing finances; produced marketing materials and exhibited the game at the Game Discovery Exhibition at KDays; managed a large project with scope creep, design decisions, and resource allocation; works with a large codebase, version control, and CI/CD.

Solo Developer · Rex Justice Saves the WorldOct 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
Level Design Lead, Composer, Sound Designer, Programmer · Spring Cleaning Website (University of Alberta)Aug 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos
Lead Level Designer, Composer, Sound Designer, Programmer · University of Alberta – Game Development Certificate ProgramAug 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos
Solo Developer · PilgrimageJan 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Developer · Indigenous Women App – 401 Project (University of Alberta)Dec 2023 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Education

BSc in Computing Science with Specialization in Software Practice · University of Alberta2019 – 2025
Certificate in Computer Game Development · University of Alberta2019 – 2025
High School Diploma · Mother Margaret Mary High School2016 – 2019

Certifications and awards

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship2030 – 2025
AP Scholar with Honor2030 – 2025
AP Program: Computer Science, Physics, English2030 – 2025

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