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Brian Howell

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I'm Brian Howell, a Senior Game Engineer who thrives on building immersive experiences in Unity, AR/VR, and Web3-enabled multiplayer environments.

About

I’m Brian Howell, a Senior Game Engineer who thrives on building immersive experiences in Unity, AR/VR, and Web3-enabled multiplayer environments. I lead cross-functional, international teams to deliver scalable, high-quality games across mobile, web, and VR platforms, always focusing on performance, security, and player-centric design.

I enjoy shaping ambitious projects from concept to live operations, optimizing systems for retention and monetization, and bridging gameplay with cutting-edge technologies. My approach blends solid OOP, AI-driven gameplay, UI/UX considerations, and robust backend/frontend integration to create engaging, reliable experiences for players around the world.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Senior Game Engineer · ExyteMar 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Led cross-functional teams of 4–7 developers and designers on international gaming projects. Architected and launched a real-time multiplayer metaverse experience using Photon Fusion and AWS, with integrated blockchain functionality. Optimized multiplayer performance, reducing latency and enhancing server stability. Implemented NFT-based features and wallet connectivity to boost user engagement, and integrated Agora.io for voice/video/chat to improve retention. Developed monetization systems (IAP, ads, mediation) and optimized mobile VR performance on Meta Quest 2.

Unity AR/VR Engineer · EmpatNov 2022 – Nov 2022 · 1 mo

Managed and launched 6+ multiplayer titles across Android, iOS, and WebGL. Developed high-performance Unity DOTS-based games, achieving memory reduction and smoother gameplay. Integrated blockchain wallets and NFT systems, boosting daily active users. Collaborated on AI-driven WebGL projects with Convai SDK and React.js, building a bridge for API communication. Implemented secure P2E payment gateways and used Azure PlayFab for leaderboards, cloud saves, and analytics. Achieved 5M+ global downloads with strong retention and session times; led A/B testing to improve conversions.

Unity AR/VR Engineer · EmpatSep 2018 – Nov 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Managed and launched 6+ multiplayer titles across Android, iOS, and WebGL. Built high-performance RTS and Puzzle games using Unity DOTS (40% memory reduction). Integrated blockchain wallets and NFT systems (50% increase in Unique Daily Active Users). Collaborated on AI-driven WebGL projects with Convai SDK and React.js, establishing a seamless frontend-backend bridge. Implemented secure play-to-earn payment gateways (200K+ transactions/month) and leveraged Azure PlayFab for real-time leaderboards, cloud saves, and analytics. Achieved 5M+ global downloads with 54% Day-1 retention and 30+ minutes session time; led A/B testing improving conversions by 38%.

Unity Game Developer · CMOLDSJul 2018 – Jul 2018 · 1 mo
Unity Game Developer · CMOLDSMay 2010 – Jul 2018 · 8 yrs 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science · Nova Southeastern University2005 – 2009
Bachelor of Computer Science · Nova Southeastern University2005 – 2009

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