Hi, I'm Reuben Chavez, a passionate game developer and programmer based in Santa Cruz, CA. I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Game Design, and I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Computer Science & Engineering at UC Santa Cruz. I love creating engaging gameplay experiences and have worked on several projects involving Unity, C#, and even integrating AI and machine learning into games. I enjoy collaborating with teams to develop tools and gameplay features that enhance user experiences, whether it's through designing localization systems or implementing controller support. Outside of coding, I also enjoy supporting students as a Teaching Assistant and helping others understand the fundamentals of computer graphics and programming. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and contribute to exciting game projects.

Reuben Chavez

Hi, I'm Reuben Chavez, a passionate game developer and programmer based in Santa Cruz, CA. I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Game Design, and I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Computer Science & Engineering at UC Santa Cruz. I love creating engaging gameplay experiences and have worked on several projects involving Unity, C#, and even integrating AI and machine learning into games. I enjoy collaborating with teams to develop tools and gameplay features that enhance user experiences, whether it's through designing localization systems or implementing controller support. Outside of coding, I also enjoy supporting students as a Teaching Assistant and helping others understand the fundamentals of computer graphics and programming. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and contribute to exciting game projects.

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Hi, I’m Reuben Chavez, a passionate game developer and programmer based in Santa Cruz, CA. I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Game Design, and I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Computer Science & Engineering at UC Santa Cruz. I love creating engaging gameplay experiences and have worked on several projects involving Unity, C#, and even integrating AI and machine learning into games.

I enjoy collaborating with teams to develop tools and gameplay features that enhance user experiences, whether it’s through designing localization systems or implementing controller support. Outside of coding, I also enjoy supporting students as a Teaching Assistant and helping others understand the fundamentals of computer graphics and programming. I’m always eager to learn new technologies and contribute to exciting game projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

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Education

Bachelors of Science Computer Science Game Design at University of California, Santa Cruz
September 14, 2020 - June 14, 2024
Masters of Science Computer Science and Engineering at University of California, Santa Cruz
August 16, 2024 - June 13, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment