I am a senior games engineer with over 10 years of experience in shipping games on various platforms such as Meta Quest, mobile, and PC. I specialize in early-stage prototyping, AI tooling, and cross-functional delivery, and I thrive in small teams working on emerging platforms. My passion lies in creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences that push the boundaries of technology. Throughout my career, I have worked on diverse projects that involve AI-driven tooling, memory optimization, and interactive VR experiences. I am particularly proud of my contributions to the development of innovative game mechanics and tools that enhance both gameplay and quality assurance processes. I believe that collaboration and creativity are key to success in the gaming industry, and I am excited to continue making an impact in this field.

Daniel Christopher Waine

I am a senior games engineer with over 10 years of experience in shipping games on various platforms such as Meta Quest, mobile, and PC. I specialize in early-stage prototyping, AI tooling, and cross-functional delivery, and I thrive in small teams working on emerging platforms. My passion lies in creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences that push the boundaries of technology. Throughout my career, I have worked on diverse projects that involve AI-driven tooling, memory optimization, and interactive VR experiences. I am particularly proud of my contributions to the development of innovative game mechanics and tools that enhance both gameplay and quality assurance processes. I believe that collaboration and creativity are key to success in the gaming industry, and I am excited to continue making an impact in this field.

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I am a senior games engineer with over 10 years of experience in shipping games on various platforms such as Meta Quest, mobile, and PC. I specialize in early-stage prototyping, AI tooling, and cross-functional delivery, and I thrive in small teams working on emerging platforms. My passion lies in creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences that push the boundaries of technology.

Throughout my career, I have worked on diverse projects that involve AI-driven tooling, memory optimization, and interactive VR experiences. I am particularly proud of my contributions to the development of innovative game mechanics and tools that enhance both gameplay and quality assurance processes. I believe that collaboration and creativity are key to success in the gaming industry, and I am excited to continue making an impact in this field.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Games Engineer at Quell Tech
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Joined as an early engineer on a content-rich fitness game; team grew from 0 to 15 around the product. Developed a soak-testing bot named Freya, integrated ML-driven gesture detection into combat, and built quaternion-based wrist orientation for improved user experience.
Senior Games Engineer at Quell Tech
April 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Prototyped core traversal mechanics emphasizing physical exertion and developed custom motion input hardware integration, significantly enhancing gameplay.
VR Developer at Immerse Learning Ltd.
November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Built narrative-driven VR training experiences for enterprise clients, with multi-user sessions coordinating on AWS across global servers.
Mobile Developer at Den Automation Ltd
November 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Developed a cross-platform mobile app integrating real-time IoT hardware communication using React Native.
Game Programmer at HexWar Games (Hunted Cow Studios)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Lead developer on digital adaptations of tabletop games, responsible for AI behavior and turn-based systems.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
BSc Hons Computer Games Technology at University of the West of Scotland
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Education