I'm Jonathan, a gameplay developer. I mainly focus in Unity, but I have experience in other game engines.

Jonathan Garcia Rodriguez

I'm Jonathan, a gameplay developer. I mainly focus in Unity, but I have experience in other game engines.

Available to hire

I’m Jonathan, a gameplay developer. I mainly focus in Unity, but I have experience in other game engines.

Experience Level

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Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Programmer at SDSU Aztec Game Lab
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Participated in multiple game jams during the fall semester. Implemented system mechanics such as respawn, footstep source, items, and combat attacks for a turn-based, 2.5D system in the lab's long-term game project.
Programming Team Lead at SDSU Aztec Game Lab
May 1, 2023 - June 14, 2024
Helped teach game development in Unity and prepared new programmers for the long-term game project LTG 8. Took on heavier tasks such as UI toolkit development and gameplay mechanics implementation. Provided guidance and constructive feedback to programming team members.
Experience Programmer at SDSU Aztec Game Lab
May 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Participated in multiple game jams during the fall semester; Implemented system (respawn, footstep source, items), and combat (attacks for a turn based, 2.5D, system) mechanics for AGL’s long-term game (LTG).
Programming Team Lead at SDSU Aztec Game Lab
May 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Helped teach game development in Unity and prepare the new programmers for LTG 8; took on heavier tasks (UI toolkit, a few gameplay mechanics); provided guidance and constructive feedback to the programmers.
Experience Programmer at SDSU Aztec Game Lab
May 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Implemented system components (respawn, footstep source, items) and combat mechanics for LTG’s long-term project; participated in multiple game jams during fall semester.
Programming Team Lead at SDSU Aztec Game Lab
May 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Helped teach game development in Unity and prepared new programmers for LTG; led UI toolkit work and contributed to a few gameplay mechanics; provided guidance and constructive feedback to programmers.
Experience Programmer at SDSU Aztec Game Lab
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Participated in multiple game jams; implemented systems (respawn, footstep source, items) and combat mechanics for LTG (long-term game), including a turn-based 2.5D system.

Education

Bachelor’s at San Diego State University
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
Bachelor's in Computer Science at San Diego State University
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Bachelor’s in Computer Science at San Diego State University
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Bachelor's in Computer Science at San Diego State University
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment