Hi, I’m Hasham Shahzad, a passionate Unity developer from Manchester, UK. I have 5 years of hands-on experience crafting engaging 3D gaming environments, focusing on immersive gameplay, cross‑platform systems, and performant rendering. I enjoy collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver polished experiences that resonate with players. I excel at building scalable gameplay systems, optimizing performance, and enabling seamless cross‑platform multiplayer features. I thrive in fast-paced teams and love turning ideas into tangible, gamified experiences that drive engagement and retention.

Hasham Shahzad

Hi, I’m Hasham Shahzad, a passionate Unity developer from Manchester, UK. I have 5 years of hands-on experience crafting engaging 3D gaming environments, focusing on immersive gameplay, cross‑platform systems, and performant rendering. I enjoy collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver polished experiences that resonate with players. I excel at building scalable gameplay systems, optimizing performance, and enabling seamless cross‑platform multiplayer features. I thrive in fast-paced teams and love turning ideas into tangible, gamified experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Hi, I’m Hasham Shahzad, a passionate Unity developer from Manchester, UK. I have 5 years of hands-on experience crafting engaging 3D gaming environments, focusing on immersive gameplay, cross‑platform systems, and performant rendering. I enjoy collaborating with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver polished experiences that resonate with players.

I excel at building scalable gameplay systems, optimizing performance, and enabling seamless cross‑platform multiplayer features. I thrive in fast-paced teams and love turning ideas into tangible, gamified experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Work Experience

Unity Developer at Intwish Inc
November 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Unity Developer at Intwish Inc. Engineered immersive 3D environments in Unity, elevating user engagement by 30% through seamless integration of C#, shaders, and physics engines for a more interactive gaming experience. Led cross‑functional efforts to optimize resource usage, reduce load times by 25%, and implement cross‑platform multiplayer features. Collaborated with designers and artists to refine AI behaviors and UI interactions, enhancing overall player satisfaction.
Game Developer at Mindstorm Studios
August 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Game Developer at Mindstorm Studios. Engineered core gameplay mechanics using Unity and C# to deliver a more immersive gaming experience. Collaborated with a cross‑functional team to design and implement microtransactions, boosting in‑game sales by 25% and improving player engagement and retention. Optimized CPU usage for real‑time rendering via multithreading techniques, achieving a 40% increase in framerate and better overall performance. Led AI scripting to enhance NPC interactivity, contributing to a 15% rise in retention.
Associate Game Developer at The Game Storm Studios
March 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Associate Game Developer at The Game Storm Studios. Collaborated with designers and artists to develop a mobile game that achieved over 500,000 downloads in the first month, using Unity and C# for cross‑platform integration. Implemented and debugged gameplay features with C++ for cross‑platform support, contributing to improvements in user engagement metrics. Led AI scripting to enhance non‑player character interactivity, driving increased player retention.

Education

Masters in Computer Games Development (Minor in User Research) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

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Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment