Programmed enemy samurai movement in Unity for the game Exiled Shinobi, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay to enhance player experience over a six week development cycle. Designed patrol and detection systems for enemy AI, creating multiple enemy types including bosses for challenging stealth gameplay. Coded enemy attack behaviors in collaboration with a small team to deliver engaging combat interactions. Developed energy-based mechanics for the game Equinox, coordinating with a team of seven to improve gameplay depth. Implemented swapping functionality for crystal types to improve the match-3 puzzle experience, helping the team meet project milestones on schedule.

Game Programmer at Games For Love

July 1, 2024 - Present

Developed smooth and responsive movement mechanics for enemies to enhance player engagement, increasing average session playtime by 25% during beta testing. Engineered patrol and detection systems for three base enemy types and one boss to deliver challenging stealth-based gameplay and reduce player frustration reports by 40% in user testing. Implemented enemy attack behaviors and collaborated with a 3-person team over a 12-week development cycle to create engaging and challenging combat interactions, resulting in a 30% boost in combat encounter completion rates. Designed energy-based mechanics enabling players to transform crystal types and strategize with limited resources, coordinating with a 7-member team over 16 weeks. Integrated crystal-type swapping functionality to elevate the match-3 puzzle experience and improve replay value. Coordinated with the team to achieve milestones on schedule, leading to a 20% reduction in development bugs and on-time delivery for key features.