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Hi, I’m Ethan Navarro, a Barcelona-based game designer and developer with a strong background in VR/XR, Unity, and cross‑platform development. I create immersive experiences and practical tools, ranging from VR games and puzzles to SaaS web apps.
I enjoy mentoring teams, building scalable systems, and teaching Unity and C# to students, while exploring emerging tech like XR and AI to push creative boundaries.
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Freelance GTA Online Modification Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Built one of Spain's top GTA Role-Play servers; developed custom game mechanics using Lua; refactored SQL queries to reduce server lag; led a 10-member team; reached 500 concurrent players and 10K users nationwide; managed community growth, moderation, and engagement.
Technical Artist Intern at Produktia
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Developed interactive features for Unity projects, implemented game mechanics and debugging, researched emerging XR and AI technologies, optimized CAD 3D objects as game assets.
Game Designer, Unity Developer / Programmer at Produktia
January 1, 2023 - PresentDeveloped immersive VR game mechanics and puzzles; optimized graphics performance and VR connectivity; deployed cross-platform Android/iOS/Meta Quest apps; led a team of interns to deliver VR games/experiences; shipped an XR experience with 2,000+ players at a live event.
Game Development & Programming Professor at EMAiD
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Teaching Unity and C# to 30 students; developing and maintaining a comprehensive game development curriculum; mentoring practical game projects and programming concepts; leading hands-on workshops; teaching HTML, CSS and JS to entry-level students.
Full Stack Developer & Co-founder at AI Amigo.io
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Designed and developed a SaaS platform combining a Next.js + React web app and a Chrome extension (TypeScript) connected to Supabase; created a proprietary algorithm to detect sensitive data in AI chats; integrated Stripe subscriptions for Pro and Teams, including team management and admin dashboards; deployed, tested, configured, and maintained the entire infrastructure; delivered a solution tailored for mid-sized companies handling sensitive data in AI workflows.
Unity Developer / Programmer at Produktia
January 1, 2023 - PresentDeveloped immersive VR game mechanics and puzzles; optimized graphics performance and VR connectivity; developed and deployed 15 cross-platform Android/iOS/Meta Quest apps; led a small team of interns and delivered 2 successful VR games/experiences; shipped XR experience with 2,000+ players at a live event.
Full Stack Developer & Co-Founder at amigo.io
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Designed and developed a SaaS platform combining a Next.js + React web app and a Chrome extension (TypeScript) connected to Supabase; created a proprietary algorithm to detect sensitive data in AI chat conversations; integrated Stripe subscriptions (Pro and Teams) including team management and admin dashboards; deployed, tested, configured, and maintained the entire infrastructure; delivered a solution tailored for mid-sized companies handling sensitive data in AI workflows.
Freelance GTA Online Modification Developer at Freelance GTA Online Modifications (Barcelona)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Built one of Spain’s top GTA RolePlay servers; developed custom game mechanics using Lua; refactored SQL queries to reduce server lag and load times; led a 10-member team and managed daily operations; reached 500 concurrent players and 10K+ users nationwide; managed community growth, moderation, and engagement.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
January 1, 2024 - March 2, 2026Post graduate Diploma in Game Development at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
January 1, 2024 - March 2, 2026Advanced Vocational Diploma in Video Game Design at EMAiD
January 1, 2022 - March 2, 2026Intermediate Vocational Diploma in Plastic Arts & Design Interactive Graphic Product Assistance at EMAiD
January 1, 2020 - March 2, 2026Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
January 1, 2024 - March 2, 2026Postgraduate Diploma in Game Development at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
January 1, 2024 - March 2, 2026Advanced Vocational Diploma in Video Game Design at EMAiD
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Intermediate Vocational Diploma in Plastic Arts & Design (Interactive Graphic Product Assistance) at EMAiD
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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