Driven and motivated games programmer with experience in Unity and C#, focusing on delivering solid gameplay systems and responsive tools. I have a proven ability to produce successful development projects both alone and within teams, whether on self-directed briefs or client work, leading to outcomes that showcase my growth as a developer. Now that I have completed my studies, I am ready and eager to begin my career in industry where I can utilise my skills while continuing to grow as both a developer and a team member.

Paul O'Donnell

Driven and motivated games programmer with experience in Unity and C#, focusing on delivering solid gameplay systems and responsive tools. I have a proven ability to produce successful development projects both alone and within teams, whether on self-directed briefs or client work, leading to outcomes that showcase my growth as a developer. Now that I have completed my studies, I am ready and eager to begin my career in industry where I can utilise my skills while continuing to grow as both a developer and a team member.

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Driven and motivated games programmer with experience in Unity and C#, focusing on delivering solid gameplay systems and responsive tools. I have a proven ability to produce successful development projects both alone and within teams, whether on self-directed briefs or client work, leading to outcomes that showcase my growth as a developer.

Now that I have completed my studies, I am ready and eager to begin my career in industry where I can utilise my skills while continuing to grow as both a developer and a team member.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Programmer at BirdSong Recorder (Project)
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Lead programmer for a 3-person project; developed all major game mechanics; created and managed FMOD assets; integrated FMOD into Unity; contributed to game design.
Lead Programmer at Repairing the Kingdom (NINJA Kiwi)
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Lead programmer on a 10-person project; developed primary game mechanics; developed puzzle and crafting systems; integrated audio assets; shader development.
Lead Programmer at Exorsight
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Lead programmer on a 5-person local co-operative project; developed major game mechanics; implemented co-op capabilities; contributed to game design.
Project Developer / Lead at Kinect-Integrated VR
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Solo BSc (Hons) project; integrated Kinect V2 for full-body tracking; live in-application switching between default headset and Kinect tracking; real-time player hand/body model creation and animation based on tracking results.

Education

MSc Serious Games and Virtual Reality at Glasgow School of Art
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
MProf Games Development at Abertay University - Dundee
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology at Abertay University - Dundee
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

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