I enjoy collaborating closely with designers and artists to turn ideas into playable experiences, tackling technical challenges with a focus on optimization and performance. Beyond programming, I'm highly motivated to keep learning, support my team, and contribute to games that connect with players and inspire creativity.

Alejandro Mercado Mateo

I enjoy collaborating closely with designers and artists to turn ideas into playable experiences, tackling technical challenges with a focus on optimization and performance. Beyond programming, I'm highly motivated to keep learning, support my team, and contribute to games that connect with players and inspire creativity.

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I enjoy collaborating closely with designers and artists to turn ideas into playable experiences, tackling technical challenges with a focus on optimization and performance.

Beyond programming, I’m highly motivated to keep learning, support my team, and contribute to games that connect with players and inspire creativity.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Rendering Engine Developer at Independent Projects
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Developed a real-time rendering engine using C++20 and OpenGL 4.6, implementing ECS architecture, resource management, multi-threaded subsystems, shading, shadow mapping, and modern graphics techniques.
Co-op Shooter Developer at Independent Projects
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Worked on Yokai Uprising, a UE5.2-based co-op shooter; cross-platform play, published on Steam during 2023–2024.
2D Engine Developer at Independent Projects
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Development of a 2D rendering engine with physics; middleware integration (JSON, So Loud, Box2D); focus on an approachable design and optimized performance.

Education

Higher National Diploma in Computing at ESAT (Escuela Superior de Artes y Tecnologías), Valencia, Spain
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
MSc/ BSc (Hons) at Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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