Hi, I’m Daniela Luiza Duwe Heiderscheidt, a game developer with dual Brazilian-Luxembourgish roots and a passion for crafting engaging gameplay using Unity and C#. Over the past two years, I’ve designed mechanics, implemented interactive systems, and optimized performance to deliver smooth experiences. I’ve shipped a Steam title, integrated FMOD for dynamic audio, and built UI, inventory, and combat features to enhance player engagement. I thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy turning ideas into playable, polished experiences while continually learning new tools.

Daniela Luiza Duwe Heiderscheidt

Hi, I’m Daniela Luiza Duwe Heiderscheidt, a game developer with dual Brazilian-Luxembourgish roots and a passion for crafting engaging gameplay using Unity and C#. Over the past two years, I’ve designed mechanics, implemented interactive systems, and optimized performance to deliver smooth experiences. I’ve shipped a Steam title, integrated FMOD for dynamic audio, and built UI, inventory, and combat features to enhance player engagement. I thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy turning ideas into playable, polished experiences while continually learning new tools.

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Hi, I’m Daniela Luiza Duwe Heiderscheidt, a game developer with dual Brazilian-Luxembourgish roots and a passion for crafting engaging gameplay using Unity and C#. Over the past two years, I’ve designed mechanics, implemented interactive systems, and optimized performance to deliver smooth experiences.

I’ve shipped a Steam title, integrated FMOD for dynamic audio, and built UI, inventory, and combat features to enhance player engagement. I thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy turning ideas into playable, polished experiences while continually learning new tools.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Game Developer at Danta Game Studio
November 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and developed game mechanics using Unity and C#, implementing UI, inventory, and combat systems to enhance player immersion. Optimized performance to reduce loading times and improve frame rates. Integrated FMOD for dynamic audio and state-driven transitions. Successfully published a game on Steam, including store page setup and community engagement.
Consulting Intern / Managed Services Trainee at Iteris Consultoria e Software
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
As a Consulting Intern and later Managed Services Trainee, I contributed to legacy backend maintenance, optimized SQL Server queries, and designed frontend interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I worked on an acquiring company’s platform, troubleshooting backend services in Java and frontend components in Angular, and provided WordPress and SharePoint support to clients.
Au Pair at Cultural Exchange Au Pair in America
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Adapted to a new culture and language, managed daily routines, coordinated external activities, and developed strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Support Technician I at T-Systems do Brasil
April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Monitored servers, files, and NFe processing to ensure smooth operations. Escalated high-priority tickets, managed expiring SLAs, and used enterprise tools (HP Service Manager, SAP, SharePoint, WebEx, Citrix) to support IT operations.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Centro Universitário FAM
July 1, 2020 - December 16, 2025
Technical High School in Computer Science at CEDUP Hermann Hering
February 1, 2011 - November 1, 2014

Qualifications

3D Fundamentals Course
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Intensivo de Español para Extranjeros - Nivel A2.3
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Certificate in English Study
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Leadership Development
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Project Management Fundamentals
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services