Hi, I’m Anthony Lopez, a 3D game developer and tech lead with 10+ years of experience delivering cross‑platform titles using Unreal Engine and Unity. I’ve shipped 5 multi‑platform titles, integrated Web3/crypto economies, and led remote teams to deliver high‑quality work on tight schedules. I have a strong background in character art, rigging, animation, and building scalable tools and pipelines on AWS‑backed backends. I’m passionate about mentoring, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and turning creative concepts into polished, playable experiences. I enjoy solving complex pipeline problems, improving asset iteration times, and delivering engaging player experiences.…

Anthony Lopez

Hi, I’m Anthony Lopez, a 3D game developer and tech lead with 10+ years of experience delivering cross‑platform titles using Unreal Engine and Unity. I’ve shipped 5 multi‑platform titles, integrated Web3/crypto economies, and led remote teams to deliver high‑quality work on tight schedules. I have a strong background in character art, rigging, animation, and building scalable tools and pipelines on AWS‑backed backends. I’m passionate about mentoring, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and turning creative concepts into polished, playable experiences. I enjoy solving complex pipeline problems, improving asset iteration times, and delivering engaging player experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Anthony Lopez, a 3D game developer and tech lead with 10+ years of experience delivering cross‑platform titles using Unreal Engine and Unity. I’ve shipped 5 multi‑platform titles, integrated Web3/crypto economies, and led remote teams to deliver high‑quality work on tight schedules. I have a strong background in character art, rigging, animation, and building scalable tools and pipelines on AWS‑backed backends.

I’m passionate about mentoring, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and turning creative concepts into polished, playable experiences. I enjoy solving complex pipeline problems, improving asset iteration times, and delivering engaging player experiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

3D Design
Expert
Animation
Expert
Unity
Expert
C#
Expert
C++
Expert
Autodesk Maya
Expert
AWS
Expert
Blender
Expert
Web3
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Gun Clerk / Compliance Specialist at Firearms Outlet – Alaska
January 1, 2025 - Present
Meticulously executed ATF Form 4473 and state background-check protocols; maintained 100% audit compliance. Processed 50+ firearm transactions daily, zero NICS denials overturned due to clerical error. Educated customers on safe-handling practices and storage solutions, boosting accessory attach rate by 18%. Balanced POS drawer and ATF bound-book nightly; identified and corrected discrepancies before end-of-shift.
Senior Animation Programmer / Rigger / 3D Model Repair at Firearms Outlet – Alaska
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built modular animation controllers for 100+ cosmetic items, reducing iteration time by 35%. Devised cloth-simulation best-practices that eliminated 90% of skin-penetration errors.
Gameplay Programmer / Engineer at Earth2 LTD – Australia
January 1, 2023 - August 2, 2024
Unreal Engine (Blueprints / C++) and Unity (C# / URP / HDRP) pipeline & build automation. Multiplayer / Net-code; Toolchain; Git & Perforce; AWS cloud integration.
Lead Game Developer (Remote) at Exo Worlds – USA
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Directed 8-person cross-discipline team to ship ENZA (zombie shooter) and DinoDash (Web3 racing) on Steam, EGS, and Xbox within a 5-month window. Architected tokenized prize-pool system enabling real-time crypto payouts; attracted 60k MAU at launch. Implemented AWS dedicated-server scaling that held 99.8% uptime during promotion weekends.
Compliance & Certification Manager at Alphack Studios LLC – USA
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Owned platform compliance, certification, and age-rating submissions; zero submission failures.
UPS Driver at UPS – Alaska
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Promoted from package loader within six months; maintained 99% on-time delivery average. Operated a 26-ft delivery truck in extreme Alaska weather; logged 120k accident-free miles. Trained four new drivers on DIAD software, hazmat protocols, and DOT pre-trip inspections.
School Bus Driver at First Student – Alaska
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Transported 70+ students daily on suburban and mountain routes; earned CDL-Class B with passenger & school-bus endorsements; zero safety infractions over 3 years.
Shift Manager at Wendy's – Alaska
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Opened and closed restaurant; handled cash drawers exceeding $8k daily with 100% accuracy. Trained 20+ new hires on POS, food-safety standards, and customer-service KPIs. Achieved the lowest drive-thru timer in the district by redesigning prep-line workflow.
Courtesy Clerk at Taco Bell – Alaska
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Maintained high-traffic storefront: cart retrieval, customer carry-out, and aisle recovery. Recognized for zero register shortages and consistent punctuality.

Education

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Qualifications

Associate of Applied Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Autodesk Certified Professional: Maya & 3ds Max
January 1, 2017 - January 27, 2026
Epic Games Accreditation: Unreal Engine 5 C++ & Blueprint
January 1, 2022 - January 27, 2026
CDL-Class B license
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Continuous Learning: GDC Vault, AWS Twitch Series, Unreal Online Learning
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Transportation & Logistics
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