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Hi there! I’m Avinash Sreekumar, a fresher gradually gaining more and more experience in video game programming and backend development. I love turning ideas into playable experiences and I’m always learning new tools and techniques to level up as a top-tier developer.
So far, I’ve led art and programming efforts in game jams, completed internships with NextWave Multimedia and HyperReality Technologies, and I’m pursuing a Back-End Development certificate to build solid, scalable systems for the web and games.
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Work Experience
Member at Next Tech Lab
May 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025Next Tech Lab is a student-led team at SRM University focusing on researching technology trends and participating in external events. During this period, Avinash was involved in game jams and game creation competitions, often serving as lead artist and associate programmer. The team won first place for Art and Gameplay in the Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 with their project.
Game Programmer Intern at NextWave Multimedia
May 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Worked remotely as a game developer intern at NextWave Multimedia, a branch of Nazara Technologies. Learned and worked extensively with Unity Game Engine, focusing on creating customized physics systems using vector math instead of Unity's built-in engine. Completed a game project applying these learnings.
Unreal Developer Intern at HyperReality Technologies
May 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025Interned at HyperReality Technologies, a VR Development and Real Estate company in Bangalore. Gained experience in Unreal Engine development, including virtual reality projects using MetaXR plugin. Developed skills in bug tracking and error handling for Unreal’s visual scripting and build errors.
Robotics Trainer at AmazeHeads
June 30, 2025 - July 21, 2025Worked as a robotics trainer teaching students from Grade 1 to Grade 10 about robotics, machine learning, and extended reality (XR). Responsibilities included instructing on building robots and coding from Grade 5 through Grade 10.
Member at Next Tech Lab
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Member of Next Tech Lab (SRM University) participating in game jams and game creation competitions; often led as artist and/or associated programmer, including the first-place win for Art and Gameplay at the Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 with the NextWave team.
Game Programmer Intern at NextWave Multimedia
May 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Remote internship focusing on Unity game development; studied Unity and built a game using customized physics systems via vector math, beyond Unity’s built-in physics.
Unreal Developer Intern at HyperReality Technologies
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025VR development using Unreal Engine and MetaXR plugin; gained experience with bug tracking and error handling for Unreal’s visual scripting and build processes.
Member at Next Tech Lab, SRM University
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Part of SRM University's Next Tech Lab; led as artist and associated programmer for game jams and game creation competitions; notable achievement: first place for Art and Gameplay at Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 with team NextWave.
Game Programmer Internship at NextWave Multimedia
May 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Remote internship; studied the Unity game engine and designed/customized physics systems using vector math rather than Unity's built-in physics; developed and delivered a game leveraging these techniques.
Unreal Developer Internship at Hyper Reality Technologies
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025VR development and Real Estate company; learned Unreal Engine and MetaXR; gained experience in bug tracking and error handling for Unreal's visual scripting and builds.
Lead Artist / Associated Programmer at Next Tech Lab, SRM University
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Led art and associated programming for game jams and game creation competitions; notably steered team to first place for Art and Gameplay at the Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 with Team NextWave.
Game Programmer Internship at NextWave Multimedia (Nazara Technologies, Remote)
May 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Trained in Unity game development; designed and implemented custom physics systems using vector math beyond Unity’s built-in physics; delivered a complete game prototype by internship end.
Unreal Developer Internship at HyperReality Technologies
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Worked on Unreal Engine VR development with the MetaXR plugin; gained experience in bug tracking and error handling across Unreal’s visual scripting and builds.
Member at Next Tech Lab
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Member of SRM University's Next Tech Lab, a student-led team researching tech trends and coordinating external participation in college events. I participated in game jams and game creation competitions as lead artist and associated programmer; notable achievement: first place for Art and Gameplay at Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 with the team NextWave Multimedia.
Game Programmer Intern at NextWave Multimedia
May 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Remote internship with Nazara Technologies' NextWave Multimedia. Learned the Unity game engine and built custom physics systems using vector math instead of Unity's built-in physics. Delivered a game applying these techniques.
Unreal Developer Intern at HyperReality Technologies
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Internship focused on Unreal Engine, VR development with the MetaXR plugin, and bug tracking and error handling for Unreal's visual scripting and build processes.
Member at Next Tech Lab
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Part of a student-led team at SRM University; participated in game jams and game creation competitions; served as lead artist and associated programmer; notable achievement includes first place for Art and Gameplay at Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 with the team NextWave.
Game Developer Intern at NextWave Multimedia
May 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Remote internship with Nazara Technologies’ NextWave. Learned Unity game engine, created customized physics systems using vector math, and built a game applying these concepts by the end of the internship.
Unreal Developer Intern at HyperReality Technologies
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025VR development and real estate company. Gained experience with Unreal Engine, MetaXR plugin, and bug tracking/error handling for Unreal’s visual scripting and builds.
Lead Artist / Associated Programmer at Next Tech Lab (SRM University)
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Contributed as lead artist and associated programmer for Game Jams and Game Creation competitions. Led art and gameplay design for team projects, and earned first place for Art and Gameplay at Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 with Team NextWave.
Game Programmer Intern at NextWave Multimedia (Nazara Technologies)
May 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025Remote internship focusing on Unity engine, building customized physics systems using vector math and developing a game applying these techniques.
Unreal Developer Intern at Hyper Reality Technologies
May 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025VR development with Unreal Engine and MetaXR plugin; gained experience in bug tracking and error handling for Unreal’s visual scripting and builds.
Lead Artist / Associated Programmer at Next Tech Lab (SRM University)
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Member of a student-led team; led art and associated programming during Game Jams and Game Creation competitions, including the team achievement of first place in the Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 with the team NextWave.
Game Programmer Intern at NextWave Multimedia
May 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Remote internship focusing on Unity game engine; studied customized physics systems using vector math, and developed a game applying these techniques.
Unreal Developer Intern at Hyper Reality Technologies
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025VR development company; gained experience with Unreal Engine and MetaXR plugin, including bug tracking and error handling for Blueprint scripting and build issues.
Education
Bachelor of Technology at SRM Institutue of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Gaming Technology at SRM Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Gaming Technology at SRM Institue of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Gaming Technology at SRM Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Gaming Technology at SRM Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Gaming Technology at SRM Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Technology at SRM Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Bachelor of Technology at SRM Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Qualifications
Back-End Development Certificate
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025One Minute Game Jam No.6 Second Place
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022Chennai Global Game Jam First Place for Art and Design
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023One Minute Game Jam No.6
April 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025Chennai Global Game Jam
February 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Back-End Development Certificate (Foundations)
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Back-End Development Certificate
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025One Minute Game Jam No.6
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022Chennai Global Game Jam 2023
February 1, 2023 - February 2, 2023Back-End Development Certificate (Foundations of Back-End)
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025Back-End Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025One Minute Game Jam No.6 - Second Place
April 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025Chennai Global Game Jam 2023 - First Place (Art and Design)
February 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Back-End Development Certificate (Foundations)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025One Minute Game Jam No.6
April 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025Back-End Development Certificate
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Foundations of Back-End
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Back-End Development Certificate - Foundations
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Industry Experience
Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services
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