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I am a Gameplay Programmer with four years of experience specializing in building engaging, responsive, and scalable game systems that bring core mechanics to life. I enjoy working closely with designers and artists to ensure mechanics feel intuitive, fun, and well-balanced. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and bring a deep understanding of game feel, performance optimization, and clean architecture to every project—ensuring immersive gameplay experiences that keep players engaged.…I am a Gameplay Programmer with four years of experience specializing in building engaging, responsive, and scalable game systems that bring core mechanics to life. I enjoy working closely with designers and artists to ensure mechanics feel intuitive, fun, and well-balanced. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and bring a deep understanding of game feel, performance optimization, and clean architecture to every project—ensuring immersive gameplay experiences that keep players engaged.

Usama Riaz

Game Developer, Programmer, Developer, +2

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I am a Gameplay Programmer with four years of experience specializing in building engaging, responsive, and scalable game systems that bring core mechanics to life. I enjoy working closely with designers and artists to ensure mechanics feel intuitive, fun, and well-balanced. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and bring a deep understanding of game feel, performance optimization, and clean architecture to every project—ensuring immersive gameplay experiences that keep players engaged.…I am a Gameplay Programmer with four years of experience specializing in building engaging, responsive, and scalable game systems that bring core mechanics to life. I enjoy working closely with designers and artists to ensure mechanics feel intuitive, fun, and well-balanced. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and bring a deep understanding of game feel, performance optimization, and clean architecture to every project—ensuring immersive gameplay experiences that keep players engaged.

Available to hire

I am a Gameplay Programmer with four years of experience specializing in building engaging, responsive, and scalable game systems that bring core mechanics to life. I enjoy working closely with designers and artists to ensure mechanics feel intuitive, fun, and well-balanced.

I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and bring a deep understanding of game feel, performance optimization, and clean architecture to every project—ensuring immersive gameplay experiences that keep players engaged.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Urdu

Fluent

English

Advanced

Japanese

Beginner

Work Experience

Gameplay Programmer at MegaCat Studios

December 1, 2024 - June 24, 2024

Working under an NDA as a game programmer for an upcoming release on Steam.

Gameplay Programmer at Kiwi Creations

August 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024

Led the development and ported a legacy project to updated versions of Unity, initiating its monetization, improving revenue by 15%, and reducing technical debt. Provided mentorship and training to juniors, increasing development productivity.

Gameplay Programmer at Tintash

October 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023

Created level editors for in-house game designers on various games, increasing level production. Provided QoL updates and progression features along with player engaging mechanics in collaboration with game designers, increasing player upkeep and retention.

Associate Game Developer at Mindstorm Studios

July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022

Spearheaded the development of multiple hyper-casual games. Achieved a remarkable 30% improvement in agile development skills among the team. Provided support programming for existing Match 3 puzzle games as live products, boosting player retention up to 20%.

English School Teacher (Part Time) at Junior Campus High School

July 1, 2019 - October 31, 2021

Taught English language elements to elementary to middle school students. Curriculum included story writing, essay writing, grammar (sentences, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech), comprehension, letter writing, dialogue, etc.