Hi, I'm Esther Ogwuche, a passionate and creative Game Developer based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over three years of experience specializing in Unity and Unreal Engine, I love blending programming with game design principles to craft immersive and fun game experiences. I'm always eager to prototype innovative concepts and optimize performance while collaborating closely with teams to turn creative visions into reality. I bring a combination of technical skills, creative problem-solving, and leadership to every project I work on. My experience ranges from designing multiplayer games to creating AI behavior systems, and I thrive in both independent and team environments. Thanks for checking out my profile!

Esther Ogwuche

Hi, I'm Esther Ogwuche, a passionate and creative Game Developer based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over three years of experience specializing in Unity and Unreal Engine, I love blending programming with game design principles to craft immersive and fun game experiences. I'm always eager to prototype innovative concepts and optimize performance while collaborating closely with teams to turn creative visions into reality. I bring a combination of technical skills, creative problem-solving, and leadership to every project I work on. My experience ranges from designing multiplayer games to creating AI behavior systems, and I thrive in both independent and team environments. Thanks for checking out my profile!

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Hi, I’m Esther Ogwuche, a passionate and creative Game Developer based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over three years of experience specializing in Unity and Unreal Engine, I love blending programming with game design principles to craft immersive and fun game experiences. I’m always eager to prototype innovative concepts and optimize performance while collaborating closely with teams to turn creative visions into reality.

I bring a combination of technical skills, creative problem-solving, and leadership to every project I work on. My experience ranges from designing multiplayer games to creating AI behavior systems, and I thrive in both independent and team environments. Thanks for checking out my profile!

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Game Developer at BlacksharkIQ
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Designed the game concept and implemented core features for a 3D sidescroller shooter in Unreal Engine, including local split-screen and LAN multiplayer. Developed combat mechanics, a 360° Aim Offset system, a Weapon Rapid Fire System with object pooling, and integrated VFX, SFX, and UI/UX elements. Conducted playtesting sessions and refined features based on feedback.
Game Developer at Personal Project (Unshine)
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Designed core gameplay mechanics, spaceship controls, shooting, collision detection. Implemented object pooling for optimization. Developed levels and challenges, including power-ups. Created UI/UX, sound, and visual effects. Ensured mobile performance with asset management and touch controls and also conducted playtesting for iterative refinement.
Game Dev Facilitator (Volunteer) at Aiivon
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Designed and delivered a Scratch programming curriculum for children, covering game development fundamentals, guiding animation and asset creation, and supporting students in developing their own games.
Game Developer & Game Designer at Personal Project (Hauwa)
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Designed and implemented a 360° Aim Offset system, a weapon rapid fire system with object pooling, and an AI system using Behavior Tree. Led project development, documentation, and version control system with git.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at University Of Jos, Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization