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Hi! I'm a passionate and dedicated software engineer who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities. I take great pride in the work I do. I look forward to working with you! Tristan Malone is a passionate and dedicated software engineer with an extensive knowledge in computer information systems, graphic design, and game development processes; who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities.…Hi! I'm a passionate and dedicated software engineer who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities. I take great pride in the work I do. I look forward to working with you! Tristan Malone is a passionate and dedicated software engineer with an extensive knowledge in computer information systems, graphic design, and game development processes; who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities.

Tristan Malone

Web Developer, Product Designer, Front-End Developer, +2

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Hi! I'm a passionate and dedicated software engineer who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities. I take great pride in the work I do. I look forward to working with you! Tristan Malone is a passionate and dedicated software engineer with an extensive knowledge in computer information systems, graphic design, and game development processes; who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities.…Hi! I'm a passionate and dedicated software engineer who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities. I take great pride in the work I do. I look forward to working with you! Tristan Malone is a passionate and dedicated software engineer with an extensive knowledge in computer information systems, graphic design, and game development processes; who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities.

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Hi! I’m a passionate and dedicated software engineer who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities. I take great pride in the work I do. I look forward to working with you!

Tristan Malone is a passionate and dedicated software engineer with an extensive knowledge in computer information systems, graphic design, and game development processes; who is highly effective at work in both team-based and self-directed capacities.

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Work Experience

Web & Product Designer / Developer at Independent Contractor (Freelance)

August 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and prototyped mobile app UI/UX concepts for a retail client, focusing on intuitive navigation, onboarding flows, and visual consistency. Designed, developed, and currently maintain a full-scale website for a dance company, handling layout, responsiveness, performance, and ongoing content updates. Created onboarding and user experience designs for an online arcade platform, emphasizing clarity, accessibility, and gamified user engagement. Collaborated directly with clients to gather requirements, iterate on designs, and deliver production-ready assets aligned with business goals.

Indie Game Developer at Online Presence (Nahtgud, ich.io)

December 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and developed multiple independent video games, handling gameplay systems, UI, logic, and deployment; applied rapid prototyping, iterative development, and problem-solving under time constraints to deliver polished interactive experiences; built a web-based puzzle platform using a WebView architecture, integrating game mechanics, level design, and player feedback system that won second place in Round 1 of the 2025 Game Developer Knockout Jam.

Mobile App Developer at SVSU CIS Capstone

August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Led the mobile app development as part of a SVSU CIS Capstone project; created user-friendly views and activities to improve usability and application flow; managed end-to-end development and ensured reliable implementation.

Lead Frontend Web Developer at SVSU CIS Capstone

August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Led the development and design of the web app's GUI using React and Tailwind; integrated frontend libraries, created custom resources, and coordinated frontend components with backend services through API calls.

Resident Assistant at Saginaw Valley State University — Residential Life & Housing

August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

Provided mentorship and support to residents; assisted with event planning and conflict resolution; supported a positive living-learning environment.