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Hi! I'm Christian "Twig" Sheherlis, a passionate game design and development student currently completing my Bachelor of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. I enjoy collaborating on game projects, contributing to both programming and design aspects, and love bringing creative ideas to life through various game engines and programming languages. Outside of academics, I've taken on leadership roles in teams and student organizations, honing my skills in project management and community building. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and techniques to create engaging gaming experiences.…Hi! I'm Christian "Twig" Sheherlis, a passionate game design and development student currently completing my Bachelor of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. I enjoy collaborating on game projects, contributing to both programming and design aspects, and love bringing creative ideas to life through various game engines and programming languages. Outside of academics, I've taken on leadership roles in teams and student organizations, honing my skills in project management and community building. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and techniques to create engaging gaming experiences.

Christian “Twig” Sheherlis

Game Developer, Game Designer, Programmer, +3

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Hi! I'm Christian "Twig" Sheherlis, a passionate game design and development student currently completing my Bachelor of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. I enjoy collaborating on game projects, contributing to both programming and design aspects, and love bringing creative ideas to life through various game engines and programming languages. Outside of academics, I've taken on leadership roles in teams and student organizations, honing my skills in project management and community building. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and techniques to create engaging gaming experiences.…Hi! I'm Christian "Twig" Sheherlis, a passionate game design and development student currently completing my Bachelor of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. I enjoy collaborating on game projects, contributing to both programming and design aspects, and love bringing creative ideas to life through various game engines and programming languages. Outside of academics, I've taken on leadership roles in teams and student organizations, honing my skills in project management and community building. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and techniques to create engaging gaming experiences.

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Hi! I’m Christian “Twig” Sheherlis, a passionate game design and development student currently completing my Bachelor of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. I enjoy collaborating on game projects, contributing to both programming and design aspects, and love bringing creative ideas to life through various game engines and programming languages.

Outside of academics, I’ve taken on leadership roles in teams and student organizations, honing my skills in project management and community building. I’m always eager to learn new technologies and techniques to create engaging gaming experiences.

Skills

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Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Programmer/Designer at Team Broke Kids LLC

August 1, 2023 - Present

Collaborated with a team of 7 to create and publish a 2D precision platformer, Mushroom Kid’s Big Grass Sword, using GDScript in Godot. Created all relevant mechanical systems as well as source control and bug testing. Designed levels to complement the core mechanics, supporting the narrative about personal growth. The game currently has over 1,000 wishlists on Steam.

Web Development Project Lead at Staten Island Technical High School

August 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025

Organized a team of 4 to create multiple website demos using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various JS frameworks for future curriculum development. Assisted other teams in developing the functionality of their fullstack web applications.

Lead Programmer/Designer at Team Broke Kids LLC

August 1, 2023 - Present

Collaborated with a team of 7 to create and publish a 2D precision platformer, Mushroom Kid’s Big Grass Sword with GDScript in Godot. Created all relevant mechanical systems as well as source control and bug testing. Designed levels to complement the core mechanics, supporting the narrative about personal growth. The game currently has over 1,000 wishlists on Steam.

Web Development Project Lead at Staten Island Technical High School

August 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025

Organized a team of 4 to create multiple website demos using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various JS frameworks for future curriculum. Assisted other teams in developing the functionality of their fullstack web applications.