Hi, I'm Russel Santiago Mendez, a passionate game programmer with over 11 years of experience in the industry. I've had the opportunity to work remotely with a variety of companies worldwide, developing strategy, puzzle, and VR games. My expertise lies in Unity and C# programming, and I'm always eager to bring creative game ideas to life. I enjoy tackling complex game mechanics and crafting engaging gameplay experiences. My background in computer science and my hands-on experience make me confident in contributing to innovative game projects. Let's create exciting games together!

Russel Santiago Mendez

Hi, I'm Russel Santiago Mendez, a passionate game programmer with over 11 years of experience in the industry. I've had the opportunity to work remotely with a variety of companies worldwide, developing strategy, puzzle, and VR games. My expertise lies in Unity and C# programming, and I'm always eager to bring creative game ideas to life. I enjoy tackling complex game mechanics and crafting engaging gameplay experiences. My background in computer science and my hands-on experience make me confident in contributing to innovative game projects. Let's create exciting games together!

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Hi, I’m Russel Santiago Mendez, a passionate game programmer with over 11 years of experience in the industry. I’ve had the opportunity to work remotely with a variety of companies worldwide, developing strategy, puzzle, and VR games. My expertise lies in Unity and C# programming, and I’m always eager to bring creative game ideas to life.

I enjoy tackling complex game mechanics and crafting engaging gameplay experiences. My background in computer science and my hands-on experience make me confident in contributing to innovative game projects. Let’s create exciting games together!

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Game Programmer (Full-time/Remote) at Mighty Games Group
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Worked as a Senior Game Programmer focusing on game development within the computer and information technology industry. This role involved contributing to the game industry sector through programming and software development from a remote position based in Australia.
Senior Gameplay Programmer (Full-time/Remote) at uDEV/Mythic Legions
October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Developed and programmed a Strategy Tactics/Turn Base Game known as Mythic Legions Tactics on Steam, contributing software development skills in a remote role based in Texas, USA.
Game Programmer/Developer (Contract/Remote) at Amplified Software
June 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Contributed to mobile application development as a game programmer and developer during a six-month contract period.
Project Coordinator/Unity Developer (Freelance) at Freelancer
October 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019
Coordinated projects and worked as a Unity developer on mobile application software development projects on a freelance basis.
Unity Game/Client Programmer (Remote) at Offer Toro
November 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Remotely handled client programming tasks for Unity games focused on mobile applications.
Unity Mobile App Developer/Game Programmer (Remote) at Bungee Spin Studios
January 1, 2015 - October 31, 2016
Developed Unity-based mobile games and applications in a remote software development role.
Unity Mobile Game Developer/Programmer at Dream Idea Soft Inc.
March 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Focused on Unity mobile game development and programming tasks within a software development environment.
Junior Software Engineer at Asian Business Solutions Inc.
January 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014
Worked as a junior software engineer supporting software development projects and programming tasks.
Senior Game Programmer (Full-time/Remote) at Mighty Games Group
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Worked as a senior game programmer for Mighty Games Group remotely from Australia. Responsibilities included developing games in the computer and information technology sector focusing on game industry projects, likely involving design, development, and programming tasks.
Senior Gameplay Programmer (Full-time/Remote) at uDEV/Mythic Legions
October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Developed a Strategy Tactics/Turn Base Game, specifically Mythic Legions Tactics available on Steam. Worked remotely in software development contributing to turn-based gameplay mechanics and related programming.
Game Programmer/Developer (Contract/Remote) at Amplified Software
June 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Worked on mobile applications as a game programmer and developer with a focus on software development over a 6-month contract period.
Project Coordinator/Unity Developer (Freelance) at Freelancer
October 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019
Served as a project coordinator and Unity developer focusing on mobile application software development while freelancing.
Unity Game/Client Programmer (Remote) at Offer Toro
November 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Worked remotely as a Unity game/client programmer for mobile applications in the software development sector.
Unity Mobile App Developer/Game Programmer (Remote) at Bungee Spin Studios
January 1, 2015 - October 31, 2016
Involved in software development for mobile app and game programming remotely.
Unity Mobile Game Developer/Programmer at Dream Idea Soft Inc.
March 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Mobile game development and programming in a software development role.
Junior Software Engineer at Asian Business Solutions Inc.
January 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014
Worked as a junior software engineer focused on software development.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Cavite State University
June 1, 2009 - May 31, 2013
High School Diploma at Cavite National High School
June 1, 2002 - April 30, 2006
Bachelor of Science at Cavite State University
June 1, 2009 - May 31, 2013
High School Diploma at Cavite National High School
June 1, 2002 - April 30, 2006

Qualifications

Certificate of Completion
September 29, 2012 - September 29, 2012
Certificate of Completion
September 29, 2012 - September 29, 2012

Industry Experience

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