Hi, I'm David Whiteford, an IT Games Developer with three years of professional experience in the gaming industry. I have a strong background in programming with C#, C++, and working with popular game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity. I greatly enjoy collaborating with teams and working independently to create high-quality software products. I'm a highly organized and motivated individual who thrives under deadlines, always ensuring attention to detail and quality results. Beyond work, I enjoy walking, cycling, competitive airsoft, and volunteering regularly in my community at the Annual Durrow Scarecrow Festival.

David Whiteford

Hi, I'm David Whiteford, an IT Games Developer with three years of professional experience in the gaming industry. I have a strong background in programming with C#, C++, and working with popular game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity. I greatly enjoy collaborating with teams and working independently to create high-quality software products. I'm a highly organized and motivated individual who thrives under deadlines, always ensuring attention to detail and quality results. Beyond work, I enjoy walking, cycling, competitive airsoft, and volunteering regularly in my community at the Annual Durrow Scarecrow Festival.

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Hi, I’m David Whiteford, an IT Games Developer with three years of professional experience in the gaming industry. I have a strong background in programming with C#, C++, and working with popular game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity. I greatly enjoy collaborating with teams and working independently to create high-quality software products.

I’m a highly organized and motivated individual who thrives under deadlines, always ensuring attention to detail and quality results. Beyond work, I enjoy walking, cycling, competitive airsoft, and volunteering regularly in my community at the Annual Durrow Scarecrow Festival.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Black Shamrock a Virtuos Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked full time as part of a development team collaborating with clients to create software deliverables. Developed games using Unreal Engine C++ and Unity C#. Contributed to projects including recent titles like Dune Awakening. Experience with Unreal plugins, Gameplay Ability System, performance tracking, front end UX/UI design using Unreal UMG system. Basic MongoDB database knowledge and Razor for web development. Skilled in Unreal Blueprints and Unity Prefabs.
Customer Service and Garage Assistant at Stanley Motors
December 31, 2010 - July 18, 2025
Provided assistance in the garage and retail work on the forecourt and in the adjoining shop.
Customer Service at Glanbia Inc
December 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025
Delivered product support in a leading Glanbia Outlet, focusing on serving the farming community in a retail setting.
Customer Service and Garage Assistant at Stanley Motors
December 31, 2017 - July 18, 2025
Provided assistance in the garage and retail work on the forecourt and in the adjoining shop.

Education

Bachelor at Carlow Institute of Technology
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Leaving Certificate at Kilkenny College
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 in Software Development
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
QQI Level 5 in Warehousing and Logistics
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Retail, Manufacturing