Stefan van Beek

Vision designed and developed a 2D action platformer from concept to first playable prototype; implemented core gameplay mechanics; prototyping under tight time constraints.

Led a team of volunteers and facilitated meetings between crucial members for each task. Designed and developed a 2D tower defense game from concept to first playable prototype. Implemented core game mechanics including grid creation, shop and currency systems, drag-and-drop placement, player health, enemy spawning, collisions, and UI; integrated sounds and assets; created player health and scoring mechanics; produced a playable prototype for publication on itch.io for user testing and feedback.

Develop and maintain frontend and backend systems for web and mobile projects using C#, JavaScript, React, Angular, and Node.js. Debug, refactor, and optimize existing codebases to improve performance, readability, and long-term maintainability. Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into interactive, user-facing features. Document code and onboard to existing systems, supporting team collaboration and knowledge sharing. Developed a 2D passive game experience using PhaserJS, with point-and-click mechanics and sprite-based interactions.