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I am a passionate and skilled gameplay programmer with over four years of experience in the gaming industry. My expertise lies in C++ and Unreal Engine, where I've developed various core gameplay systems and custom tools for artists and designers. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy building systems that enhance user experience and optimize performance across multiple platforms. In my career so far, I have worked on diverse projects, ranging from co-op third person shooters to brawler games, focusing on advanced character locomotion and networking solutions. I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gameplay mechanics and ensuring high-quality performance through meticulous profiling and optimization efforts.…I am a passionate and skilled gameplay programmer with over four years of experience in the gaming industry. My expertise lies in C++ and Unreal Engine, where I've developed various core gameplay systems and custom tools for artists and designers. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy building systems that enhance user experience and optimize performance across multiple platforms. In my career so far, I have worked on diverse projects, ranging from co-op third person shooters to brawler games, focusing on advanced character locomotion and networking solutions. I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gameplay mechanics and ensuring high-quality performance through meticulous profiling and optimization efforts.

James Romero

Game Developer, Game Designer, Game Tester, +3

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I am a passionate and skilled gameplay programmer with over four years of experience in the gaming industry. My expertise lies in C++ and Unreal Engine, where I've developed various core gameplay systems and custom tools for artists and designers. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy building systems that enhance user experience and optimize performance across multiple platforms. In my career so far, I have worked on diverse projects, ranging from co-op third person shooters to brawler games, focusing on advanced character locomotion and networking solutions. I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gameplay mechanics and ensuring high-quality performance through meticulous profiling and optimization efforts.…I am a passionate and skilled gameplay programmer with over four years of experience in the gaming industry. My expertise lies in C++ and Unreal Engine, where I've developed various core gameplay systems and custom tools for artists and designers. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy building systems that enhance user experience and optimize performance across multiple platforms. In my career so far, I have worked on diverse projects, ranging from co-op third person shooters to brawler games, focusing on advanced character locomotion and networking solutions. I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gameplay mechanics and ensuring high-quality performance through meticulous profiling and optimization efforts.

Available to hire

I am a passionate and skilled gameplay programmer with over four years of experience in the gaming industry. My expertise lies in C++ and Unreal Engine, where I’ve developed various core gameplay systems and custom tools for artists and designers. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy building systems that enhance user experience and optimize performance across multiple platforms.

In my career so far, I have worked on diverse projects, ranging from co-op third person shooters to brawler games, focusing on advanced character locomotion and networking solutions. I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gameplay mechanics and ensuring high-quality performance through meticulous profiling and optimization efforts.

Skills

Experience Level

C++

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Gameplay & Animation Programmer at Efecto Studios

January 1, 2022 - Present

Engineered custom camera systems, networked character movement/traversal mechanics, item spawning, and procedural branching level generation for a 4-player co-op third-person shooter. Implemented baked vertex animations for hundreds of static meshes, significantly reducing rendering overhead. Developed bespoke editor utilities for designers to enhance character locomotion responsiveness.

Gameplay & Animation Programmer at Efecto Studios

February 1, 2023 - Present

Architected a modular, highly reusable overhaul of the animation system while developing diverse game modes and a customizable match-driven dynamic events framework. Partnered with engineers to integrate GGPO for custom rollback netcode.

3Cs & Gameplay Programmer at Magic Potion Games | Efecto Studios

January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Programmed custom human and ghost character controllers, implementing game feel features including input buffering and precise jumping mechanics. Developed a custom third-person camera controller and authored a round-based transformation system.

Gameplay Programmer at Efecto Studios

April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Programmed interactive environment hazards, the core character possession mechanic, and created workflow tools for design teams. Collaborated on networked replication framework implementations and performance optimizations.