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Hi, I’m Karen Williams, a game developer and programmer based in Brookhaven, GA. I’m passionate about creating educational, entertaining games that inspire players and empower communities. I’ve built experiences across PC, mobile, and console with a focus on clear gameplay, solid mechanics, and accessible design. As a freelance developer and team lead, I enjoy collaborating with educators, designers, and artists to ship polished games. I’m comfortable taking ideas from concept to release, mentoring junior developers, and adapting to fast-paced environments.…Hi, I’m Karen Williams, a game developer and programmer based in Brookhaven, GA. I’m passionate about creating educational, entertaining games that inspire players and empower communities. I’ve built experiences across PC, mobile, and console with a focus on clear gameplay, solid mechanics, and accessible design. As a freelance developer and team lead, I enjoy collaborating with educators, designers, and artists to ship polished games. I’m comfortable taking ideas from concept to release, mentoring junior developers, and adapting to fast-paced environments.

Karen Williams

Game Developer, Programmer, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Karen Williams, a game developer and programmer based in Brookhaven, GA. I’m passionate about creating educational, entertaining games that inspire players and empower communities. I’ve built experiences across PC, mobile, and console with a focus on clear gameplay, solid mechanics, and accessible design. As a freelance developer and team lead, I enjoy collaborating with educators, designers, and artists to ship polished games. I’m comfortable taking ideas from concept to release, mentoring junior developers, and adapting to fast-paced environments.…Hi, I’m Karen Williams, a game developer and programmer based in Brookhaven, GA. I’m passionate about creating educational, entertaining games that inspire players and empower communities. I’ve built experiences across PC, mobile, and console with a focus on clear gameplay, solid mechanics, and accessible design. As a freelance developer and team lead, I enjoy collaborating with educators, designers, and artists to ship polished games. I’m comfortable taking ideas from concept to release, mentoring junior developers, and adapting to fast-paced environments.

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Hi, I’m Karen Williams, a game developer and programmer based in Brookhaven, GA. I’m passionate about creating educational, entertaining games that inspire players and empower communities. I’ve built experiences across PC, mobile, and console with a focus on clear gameplay, solid mechanics, and accessible design.

As a freelance developer and team lead, I enjoy collaborating with educators, designers, and artists to ship polished games. I’m comfortable taking ideas from concept to release, mentoring junior developers, and adapting to fast-paced environments.

Skills

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Bash Games (Aristocrat Technologies)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Developed casino games in languages such as C++ and C#. Maintained thorough documentation of code and design specs, and contributed to version control workflows. Provided mentorship to junior developers to grow a capable development team.

Senior Software Engineer at Skillionaire Games

January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Planned and developed educational game features, collaborating cross-functionally with educators, designers, and artists to align content with learning objectives. Led quality assurance efforts and implemented robust development practices.

Freelance Programmer / Owner at Hiccup Interactive LLC

November 1, 2019 - Present

Freelance programming and owner responsibilities across educational game projects, including PC/Mobile development and product coordination. Led initiative design, development, and release planning for multiple titles.

Development Team Lead at Innovative Gaming LLC

November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Project planning, team coordination, resource management, quality assurance, and documentation to deliver educational and entertaining games. Led cross-functional collaboration and ensured milestones were met.