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I'm Simone Stirlani, a game developer based in Modena, Italy with over five years of experience building gameplay in C++ using Unreal Engine and Unity. I love turning concepts into playable experiences, from gameplay systems to AI and VR/AR innovations. I'm looking for roles with increasing responsibility in an innovative environment, with the goal of becoming a Game Director and leading creative teams to craft memorable gaming experiences.…I'm Simone Stirlani, a game developer based in Modena, Italy with over five years of experience building gameplay in C++ using Unreal Engine and Unity. I love turning concepts into playable experiences, from gameplay systems to AI and VR/AR innovations. I'm looking for roles with increasing responsibility in an innovative environment, with the goal of becoming a Game Director and leading creative teams to craft memorable gaming experiences.

Simone Stirlani

Game Developer, Game Designer, Programmer, +6

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I'm Simone Stirlani, a game developer based in Modena, Italy with over five years of experience building gameplay in C++ using Unreal Engine and Unity. I love turning concepts into playable experiences, from gameplay systems to AI and VR/AR innovations. I'm looking for roles with increasing responsibility in an innovative environment, with the goal of becoming a Game Director and leading creative teams to craft memorable gaming experiences.…I'm Simone Stirlani, a game developer based in Modena, Italy with over five years of experience building gameplay in C++ using Unreal Engine and Unity. I love turning concepts into playable experiences, from gameplay systems to AI and VR/AR innovations. I'm looking for roles with increasing responsibility in an innovative environment, with the goal of becoming a Game Director and leading creative teams to craft memorable gaming experiences.

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I’m Simone Stirlani, a game developer based in Modena, Italy with over five years of experience building gameplay in C++ using Unreal Engine and Unity. I love turning concepts into playable experiences, from gameplay systems to AI and VR/AR innovations.

I’m looking for roles with increasing responsibility in an innovative environment, with the goal of becoming a Game Director and leading creative teams to craft memorable gaming experiences.

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Game developer at Hyperactyve studio

April 14, 2019 - November 5, 2019

Junior gameplay programmer (Networking, skill system). Game released: Mad Ball (Android, IOS). Skill gained: Android; Git; Video game gameplay programming; C++

Autodesk Inventor Designer / Event Entertainer / Video Maker

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Autodesk Inventor designer and event entertainment / video production for personal projects; contributed to team-based game initiatives including a TPS Action game with a melee/combat focus, coordinating design assets and outputs.

Software Developer

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

3D math library made in C++, ECS (Entity Component System) architecture; foundational work for Unity/Unreal projects.

Junior Game Play Programmer

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Worked on AI and quest systems; experience with networking and skill systems; used Git, Unreal Engine, and C++.

Junior Game Programmer (AI, Quests System) at Stormind games

December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Junior gameplay programmer (AI, quest system) Skill gained: Git; Video game progamming; Unreal Engine; C++

C++ & Unreal Engine Programmer at Zuru Tech

October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025

Developed gameplay features and game systems in C++ using Unreal Engine; collaborated with an agile team for sprint planning, code reviews, and debugging; performed performance optimization and debugging to ensure stability and smooth gameplay; worked with UI & UX considerations.

Game & Gamification Designer & Programmer at Gecko Way

June 1, 2020 - October 1, 2023

Designed and developed interactive AR applications for HoloLens 2; developed and presented 'Virtual Crab' at CES 2023; created a 3D art gallery experience in Unity; implemented 3D data management systems and integrated with SQL and Azure technologies; skills include Game Design for VR/AR, HoloLens development, C#, Unity, SQL, Windows Azure.

Game Developer at Stormind Games

February 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020

Programmed gameplay mechanics focusing on AI systems and quest management; contributed to core gameplay features with a focus on robustness and reusability.

Game Developer at Hyperactive Studio

June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019

Development of gameplay features and AI systems; implemented core gameplay loops and tools for rapid iteration within an agile team.