Hi, I'm James O'Connell, a video game developer with several years of experience creating engaging game features and managing live events. I've worked on multiple titles across different companies, honing my skills in Unity C#, JavaScript, AWS, and other game development tools. I'm passionate about building immersive gaming experiences and collaborating with clients to bring creative ideas to life. Currently, I'm working as a freelance developer, focusing on project management, client relations, and delivering high-quality Unity C# game features. With a background that includes both team collaboration and leadership roles, I bring a fast learning ability and open-minded approach to every project I undertake.

James O'Connell

Hi, I'm James O'Connell, a video game developer with several years of experience creating engaging game features and managing live events. I've worked on multiple titles across different companies, honing my skills in Unity C#, JavaScript, AWS, and other game development tools. I'm passionate about building immersive gaming experiences and collaborating with clients to bring creative ideas to life. Currently, I'm working as a freelance developer, focusing on project management, client relations, and delivering high-quality Unity C# game features. With a background that includes both team collaboration and leadership roles, I bring a fast learning ability and open-minded approach to every project I undertake.

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Hi, I’m James O’Connell, a video game developer with several years of experience creating engaging game features and managing live events. I’ve worked on multiple titles across different companies, honing my skills in Unity C#, JavaScript, AWS, and other game development tools. I’m passionate about building immersive gaming experiences and collaborating with clients to bring creative ideas to life.

Currently, I’m working as a freelance developer, focusing on project management, client relations, and delivering high-quality Unity C# game features. With a background that includes both team collaboration and leadership roles, I bring a fast learning ability and open-minded approach to every project I undertake.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Free-lance Developer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead Developer responsible for Unity C# game features, project management, WebGL builds, client relations, and task prioritization.
Game Developer at Gogii Games
January 1, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Developed Unity C# game features and served as main project programmer. Managed build releases for multiple titles and live event systems, focusing on live services.
Jr. Game Developer at REDspace
January 1, 2020 - July 26, 2025
Owned features and worked on JavaScript game features, design documentation, proposal writing, AWS integration, and language models.

Education

Diploma at NSCC Game Development Program
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate