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I'm a video game developer with over 11 years of experience in Unreal Engine and 6 years in 3D modeling. I’m passionate about crafting immersive worlds and mechanics that blend innovation, technique, and art. I'm proficient in the most advanced areas of development: C++, AI, multiplayer networks, realistic physics, modular systems, performance optimization, and VR/AR integration. I’m a perfectionist, creative, and dedicated professional who strives to turn ambitious ideas into solid, fluid, and visually stunning experiences.…I'm a video game developer with over 11 years of experience in Unreal Engine and 6 years in 3D modeling. I’m passionate about crafting immersive worlds and mechanics that blend innovation, technique, and art. I'm proficient in the most advanced areas of development: C++, AI, multiplayer networks, realistic physics, modular systems, performance optimization, and VR/AR integration. I’m a perfectionist, creative, and dedicated professional who strives to turn ambitious ideas into solid, fluid, and visually stunning experiences.

Rubén Darío Santiago Maldonado

Game Developer, Game Designer, 3D Modeler, +2

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I'm a video game developer with over 11 years of experience in Unreal Engine and 6 years in 3D modeling. I’m passionate about crafting immersive worlds and mechanics that blend innovation, technique, and art. I'm proficient in the most advanced areas of development: C++, AI, multiplayer networks, realistic physics, modular systems, performance optimization, and VR/AR integration. I’m a perfectionist, creative, and dedicated professional who strives to turn ambitious ideas into solid, fluid, and visually stunning experiences.…I'm a video game developer with over 11 years of experience in Unreal Engine and 6 years in 3D modeling. I’m passionate about crafting immersive worlds and mechanics that blend innovation, technique, and art. I'm proficient in the most advanced areas of development: C++, AI, multiplayer networks, realistic physics, modular systems, performance optimization, and VR/AR integration. I’m a perfectionist, creative, and dedicated professional who strives to turn ambitious ideas into solid, fluid, and visually stunning experiences.

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I’m a video game developer with over 11 years of experience in Unreal Engine and 6 years in 3D modeling. I’m passionate about crafting immersive worlds and mechanics that blend innovation, technique, and art.

I’m proficient in the most advanced areas of development: C++, AI, multiplayer networks, realistic physics, modular systems, performance optimization, and VR/AR integration. I’m a perfectionist, creative, and dedicated professional who strives to turn ambitious ideas into solid, fluid, and visually stunning experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Developer at 株式会社エクリスタ

September 1, 2025 - Present

Currently collaborating with Japanese studios on simulation and advanced visualization projects in Unreal Engine. Responsibilities include programming and 3D modeling, solving complex technical problems, developing a video playback system inside materials/decals, fixing an automated pedestrian behavior system, and creating 3D models of cultural structures such as Ujigama main hall and worship hall, plus other temples like Takayama Jinja.

Independent Developer at UNITED (Cripto One Event)

August 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Independent developer who created an exclusive Oculus Quest 3 video game with Hand Tracking for the Cripto One event, experienced by over a thousand attendees. Designed and developed an immersive VR minigame, implemented hand and gesture detection, optimized performance for smooth execution on Quest 3, and performed a live presentation for industry representatives.

Secondary Developer at Alchemist Dream Studios

June 1, 2022 - January 20, 2023

Collaborated as a secondary developer on Genetic Operation Die, a large-scale mobile game emphasizing dynamic systems and multiple mini-games. Created mini-games with diverse dynamics, developed parabolic systems and interactive physics, improved structures and optimized a grappling system, developed a tame-creature system with levels and abilities, and designed puzzle mechanics inspired by piano/O Su Mania and slot-machine-like systems.

Lead Developer at Imperial Black Flag

March 20, 2021 - June 20, 2021

Led the development of Imperial Black Flag, a third-person naval combat multiplayer video game, demonstrating strong technical and organizational ability within an independent development environment. Designed and programmed the main ship systems and navigation, implemented cannon firing mechanics with physics and animations, developed character movement and animation systems, created an interactive minimap and a character selection system, and built a functional multiplayer system for a smooth, engaging player experience.