Jalpen Desai

Senior Software Development Engineer at Hasbro | Wizards of the Coast

Led core gameplay features and shipped new features for the World of Peppa Pig mobile game, used by millions. ● Developed custom Unity editor tools for remote seasonal theme changes, reducing development cycles ● Integrated deep linking, in-app messaging, push notifications and ratings prompt ● Optimized load times and overall performance, ensuring smooth gameplay experiences ● Automated repetitive Unity development tasks, reducing team workload ● Managed A/B testing with Firebase Remote Config to optimize features ● Mentored developers, led scrum ceremonies, and facilitated knowledge-sharing ● Led the modernization of legacy systems, improving load times and reducing memory usage ● Triaged live issues and implemented quick resolutions to maintain app stability ● Delivered high-impact initiatives, improving user retention and platform stability

Software Development Engineer, Contract at Treasured Inc.

● Developed and optimized gameplay systems in Unity (C#), ensuring smooth performance and scalable architecture. ● Increased team productivity through automation and workflow optimization by developing custom Unity editor tools. ● Worked with project managers to set ambitious yet achievable coding milestones for pre-release development. ● Influenced architectural decisions for long-term scalability, while aligning stakeholders on the transition plan. ● Developed 10+ prototypes to validate new features, accelerating decision-making and product experimentation. ● Optimized system performance through proactive code maintenance, troubleshooting, and tuning. ● Designed intuitive graphical user interfaces, enhancing user experience and streamlined interactions.