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Hi, I’m Jake Terpening, a game-focused software engineer with a depth of experience building Unity-powered consoles, PC games, and mobile tools. I enjoy turning ideas into playable systems, debugging efficiently, and shipping reliable tools for designers and players alike. I love exploring multiplayer frameworks, level design, and tooling that boosts team creativity. I’m eager to collaborate with artists, designers, and writers to craft engaging experiences. Here is a dropbox link of some of the projects I have worked on: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ And here is a link to the steam page for my indie game Cast or Pass that should have more updated content than what is on the dropbox if you are curious as to what I have been working on recently: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hi, I’m Jake Terpening, a game-focused software engineer with a depth of experience building Unity-powered consoles, PC games, and mobile tools. I enjoy turning ideas into playable systems, debugging efficiently, and shipping reliable tools for designers and players alike. I love exploring multiplayer frameworks, level design, and tooling that boosts team creativity. I’m eager to collaborate with artists, designers, and writers to craft engaging experiences. Here is a dropbox link of some of the projects I have worked on: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ And here is a link to the steam page for my indie game Cast or Pass that should have more updated content than what is on the dropbox if you are curious as to what I have been working on recently: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Jake Terpening

Game Developer, Programmer, Web Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Jake Terpening, a game-focused software engineer with a depth of experience building Unity-powered consoles, PC games, and mobile tools. I enjoy turning ideas into playable systems, debugging efficiently, and shipping reliable tools for designers and players alike. I love exploring multiplayer frameworks, level design, and tooling that boosts team creativity. I’m eager to collaborate with artists, designers, and writers to craft engaging experiences. Here is a dropbox link of some of the projects I have worked on: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ And here is a link to the steam page for my indie game Cast or Pass that should have more updated content than what is on the dropbox if you are curious as to what I have been working on recently: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hi, I’m Jake Terpening, a game-focused software engineer with a depth of experience building Unity-powered consoles, PC games, and mobile tools. I enjoy turning ideas into playable systems, debugging efficiently, and shipping reliable tools for designers and players alike. I love exploring multiplayer frameworks, level design, and tooling that boosts team creativity. I’m eager to collaborate with artists, designers, and writers to craft engaging experiences. Here is a dropbox link of some of the projects I have worked on: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ And here is a link to the steam page for my indie game Cast or Pass that should have more updated content than what is on the dropbox if you are curious as to what I have been working on recently: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m Jake Terpening, a game-focused software engineer with a depth of experience building Unity-powered consoles, PC games, and mobile tools. I enjoy turning ideas into playable systems, debugging efficiently, and shipping reliable tools for designers and players alike.

I love exploring multiplayer frameworks, level design, and tooling that boosts team creativity. I’m eager to collaborate with artists, designers, and writers to craft engaging experiences.

Here is a dropbox link of some of the projects I have worked on:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

And here is a link to the steam page for my indie game Cast or Pass that should have more updated content than what is on the dropbox if you are curious as to what I have been working on recently:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Skills

Unity

C++

Python

Experience Level

Unity

Expert

C++

Expert

Python

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Intellivision Entertainment

December 1, 2019 - Present

Worked with a team to produce the Amico Console. Used Unity to create a home menu allowing for the purchasing and launching of games as well as modifying console settings. Created virtual controllers to be used on both Android and iOS devices that connect to the console through wi-fi. Created a promotional app for mobile devices to allow users to receive news and demo games. Provided testing and bug fixing for externally contracted game developers. Crafted and optimized HTML based controller screens to be displayed on our controller’s touch screen for both the home menu and games. Designed and implemented new levels for the game Sideswipers.

Indie Game Developer at Cast or Past (Early Access)

February 1, 2023 - Present

Solo indie project released a real-time card game for Steam where players have a wizard duel using a deck of spells that are balanced between cast time and effect. Integrated the Steamworks.NET libraries for Unity to support achievements and remote play. Developed a system for managing a deck of cards. Performed balance changes based on playtest results. Provide monthly updates including new characters and spells.