I am a passionate game developer with over eight years of experience specializing in high-performance architecture using Unity ECS and DOTS. I love collaborating with teams to solve problems and rapidly prototype ideas. My work involves creating innovative gaming experiences across various platforms, and I am particularly interested in multiplayer synchronization and backend infrastructure.

DEMIÁN DAVID ALVEAR LOPUZZO

I am a passionate game developer with over eight years of experience specializing in high-performance architecture using Unity ECS and DOTS. I love collaborating with teams to solve problems and rapidly prototype ideas. My work involves creating innovative gaming experiences across various platforms, and I am particularly interested in multiplayer synchronization and backend infrastructure.

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I am a passionate game developer with over eight years of experience specializing in high-performance architecture using Unity ECS and DOTS. I love collaborating with teams to solve problems and rapidly prototype ideas. My work involves creating innovative gaming experiences across various platforms, and I am particularly interested in multiplayer synchronization and backend infrastructure.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Researcher Game Developer at Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt
October 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Developed a radar simulation system in Unity for accurate data collection, providing a cost-effective alternative to physical radar testing. Worked with DOTS, profiling, mathematics, and 3D programming.
Game Developer at Timba Games
February 28, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Developed an adult resource management game 'College Life' for Android and WebGL platforms. Involved in Playfab integration, analytics, asset bundles, UI, and 2D game development.
Gameplay Developer Teaser at The Data Culture
November 30, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Developed a multiplayer online game 'ExpoVirtual' featuring real-time video, audio, product placement, and branding. Utilized Cinemachine, WebRTC, Vivox, Websocket connections, and optimization techniques.
Web Developer at Independent
May 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Developed web pages using .Net technologies.
Gameplay Developer & Sound Design at Logisticapp
November 30, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Developed multiplayer online games including 'Parkes Colombiano' and other Colombian betting games, published on Google Playstore and App Store. Worked on gameplay programming, UI, websocket connections, asset bundles, VR, ad integrations, and Firebase database.
Game Developer at Somnia
September 30, 2018 - July 24, 2025
Developed the game 'Hola soy Danny' for Android and iOS. Responsibilities included UI, gameplay programming, bug fixing, optimization, and profiling.
Researcher, Game Developer and Game Designer & Sound Designer at Universidad de San Buenaventura
July 31, 2017 - July 24, 2025
Worked on the development of a video game for arachnophobia treatment using virtual reality for psychological therapy. Tasks included researching, game design, gameplay programming, VR programming for Oculus Rift, sound design, and lighting.
Researcher Game Developer at Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt
October 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Developed a radar simulation system in Unity for accurate data collection, providing a cost-effective alternative to physical radar testing. Utilized DOTS, profiling, mathematics, and 3D programming.
Game Developer at Timba Games
February 28, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Developed an adult resource management game called College Life, available on Nutaku, for Android and WebGL platforms. Managed Playfab, analytics, asset bundles, UI, and 2D programming.
Gameplay Developer Teaser at The Data Culture
November 30, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Developed a multiplayer online game called ExpoVirtual for communication, branding, and product placement. Utilized Cinemachine, real-time video and audio via WebRTC and Vivox, desktop share, Playfab, websocket connections, 3D optimization, and analytics.
Web Developer at Independent
May 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Developed web pages using .Net technology.
Gameplay Developer & Sound Design at Logisticapp
November 30, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Developed multiplayer online games including Parkes Colombiano and Azar Colombiano. Responsibilities included gameplay programming, UI, websocket connections, asset bundles, VR for Google Cardboard, Android and iOS platforms, AdMob SDK integration, and Firebase database management.
Game Developer at Somnia
September 30, 2018 - July 24, 2025
Developed the Android and iOS game "Hola soy Danny" focusing on UI, gameplay programming, bug fixing, optimization, and profiling.
Researcher, Game Developer and Game Designer & Sound Designer at Universidad de San Buenaventura
July 31, 2017 - July 24, 2025
Developed a video game for treatment of arachnophobia using virtual reality for psychological treatment research. Tasks included researching, game design, gameplay programming, VR programming for Oculus Rift, sound design, and lighting.
Game Developer at Dark Knight Studios
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Developed a beat-em-up game in Unity.
Researcher / Game Developer at Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt
February 1, 2023 - November 7, 2025
Researcher for VR game in collaboration with the Psychology department; focused on child socialization and emotion recognition; VR optimization and online multiplayer/lobby connections.
Game Developer at Nutaku / College Life (indie project)
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Developed 'College Life', a resource management game for Android and WebGL; published on Google Play and App Store.
Researcher at Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developed a multiplayer VR environment for child psychology research. Implemented lobby connections and optimized rendering to maintain stable frame rates on standalone headsets. Partnered with psychologists to co-design gameplay mechanics tailored for observing social interactions and emotion recognition.
Game Developer at Dardranight Studios
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Developed a 'Beat 'em up' combat system in Unity. Implemented hitboxes, enemy AI state machines, and combo systems, resulting in a fluid combat experience.
Game Developer at Timba Games
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023
Served as Lead Developer for a social simulation title, spearheading a complete codebase refactor and UI reimplementation to modernize the legacy architecture. Also architected the backend using PlayFab LiveOps and CloudScript for secure economy transactions.
Gameplay Developer at The Data Culture
May 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Developed a B2B multiplayer open-world virtual event platform. Implemented real-time communication using WebSockets and WebRTC for video/audio streaming and Desktop Sharing.
Gameplay Developer & Sound Design at LogisticApp
June 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Developed multiplayer online titles for Android and iOS, implementing gameplay logic, UI systems, and custom WebSocket connections for real-time matchmaking.

Education

Bachelor at Universidad de San Buenaventura
February 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Object oriented programming in Java at Universidad de los Andes
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Master at Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt
February 1, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Bachelor at Universidad de San Buenaventura
February 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Master's in Game Studies and Engineering at Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt
February 1, 2023 - November 7, 2025
Object Oriented Programming in Java (online) at Universidad de los Andes (Online)
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering at Universidad de San Buenaventura, Colombia
February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2017
Master at Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor at Universidad de San Buenaventura
February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2017
Master: Game Studies and Engineering at Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor: Sound Engineering at Universidad de San Buenaventura
February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2017
Object Oriented Programming in Java at Universidad de los Andes
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Unity DOTS Course at Code Monkey - Online
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Qualifications

Learn Unity DOTS and Make an Awesome Game!
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Java and Android Programming
November 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Learn Unity DOTS and Make an Awesome Game!
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Object oriented programming in Java
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Java and Android Programming
November 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering
February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2017
Master's Degree in Game Studies and Engineering
February 1, 2023 - November 7, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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