James Romero

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I am a passionate and skilled gameplay programmer with over 5 years of experience in the gaming industry.

About

I am a passionate and skilled gameplay programmer with over 5 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.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 4 roles

3Cs & Gameplay Programmer · Magic Potion Games | Efecto StudiosJan 2024 – Jun 2024 · 6 mos

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 & Animation Programmer · Efecto StudiosFeb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

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.

Gameplay Programmer · Efecto StudiosApr 2022 – May 2022 · 2 mos

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.

Gameplay & Animation Programmer · Efecto StudiosJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Education

B. Sc. Multimedia Engineering · Universidad Militar Nueva Granada2015 – 2021

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