Professional Experience
My professional journey, from real-world projects to skills developed in companies
Junior Gameplay Programmer
Salt and Sanctuary
Implemented core 2D combat, platforming, and progression systems in a custom MonoGame engine.
Main projects:
Salt and Sanctuary
Souls-like 2D metroidvania with core combat, platforming, and progression systems in a custom MonoGame engine.
Salt and Sanctuary
Souls-like 2D metroidvania with core combat, platforming, and progression systems in a custom MonoGame engine.
Technical Skills
C#
MonoGame
Cross-functional skills:
Gameplay Programmer
Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour
Built realistic fishing mechanics in Unreal Engine 4, including physics-based rod casting, dynamic fish AI, and environmental simulation.
Main projects:
Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour
Realistic fishing simulation with physics-based rod casting, dynamic fish AI, and environmental simulation in Unreal Engine 4.
Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour
Realistic fishing simulation with physics-based rod casting, dynamic fish AI, and environmental simulation in Unreal Engine 4.
Technical Skills
C++
Unreal Blueprints
Unreal Engine 4
Cross-functional skills:
Systems Programmer
Mindustry
Developed factory automation, resource logistics, procedural wave generation, and unit AI systems in Java/LibGDX.
Main projects:
Mindustry
Factory automation and tower defense hybrid with resource logistics, procedural wave generation, and unit AI systems managing thousands of units in Java/LibGDX.
Mindustry
Factory automation and tower defense hybrid with resource logistics, procedural wave generation, and unit AI systems managing thousands of units in Java/LibGDX.
Technical Skills
Java
LibGDX
Cross-functional skills:
Senior Gameplay Programmer
XCOM: Chimera Squad
Implemented interleaved turn-based tactical combat, breach mechanics, agent ability systems, and squad-based AI on Unreal Engine 3.
Main projects:
XCOM: Chimera Squad
AAA turn-based tactical game with interleaved combat, breach mechanics, agent ability systems, and squad-based AI on Unreal Engine 3.
XCOM: Chimera Squad
AAA turn-based tactical game with interleaved combat, breach mechanics, agent ability systems, and squad-based AI on Unreal Engine 3.
Technical Skills
C++
Unreal Blueprints
Unreal Engine 3
Cross-functional skills:
Senior Systems Programmer
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Engineered card-based combat, hero ability sequencing, relationship progression, and base-management systems in Unreal Engine 4.
Main projects:
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Large-scale licensed tactical RPG featuring card-based combat, hero ability sequencing, and relationship progression in Unreal Engine 4.
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Large-scale licensed tactical RPG featuring card-based combat, hero ability sequencing, and relationship progression in Unreal Engine 4.
Technical Skills
C++
Unreal Blueprints
Unreal Engine 4
Unreal Insights
Niagara VFX
Sequencer
Cross-functional skills:
Lead Gameplay Programmer
Party Animals
Led physics-driven multiplayer interactions, ragdoll destruction, and interactive environments in Unity.
Main projects:
Party Animals
Physics-driven multiplayer party brawler with ragdoll destruction, interactive environments, and 8-player online sessions in Unity.
Party Animals
Physics-driven multiplayer party brawler with ragdoll destruction, interactive environments, and 8-player online sessions in Unity.
Technical Skills
C#
Unity
Cross-functional skills:
Senior RTS Programmer
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance
Adapted to a custom Warfare engine to implement modular unit damage, dynamic battlefield destruction, faction AI, and real-time physics pipelines.
Main projects:
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance
Real-time strategy game with modular unit damage, dynamic battlefield destruction, faction AI, and narrative-driven missions on a custom Warfare engine.
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance
Real-time strategy game with modular unit damage, dynamic battlefield destruction, faction AI, and narrative-driven missions on a custom Warfare engine.
Technical Skills
C++
Custom Warfare Engine
Cross-functional skills:
Senior Multiplayer Programmer
REMATCH
Owned core 5v5 online football controls, team coordination, and third-person action systems in Unreal Engine 5.
Main projects:
REMATCH
Competitive 5v5 online football game built in Unreal Engine 5, featuring fast-paced multiplayer with robust netcode, anti-cheat, and 60 FPS optimization.
REMATCH
Competitive 5v5 online football game built in Unreal Engine 5, featuring fast-paced multiplayer with robust netcode, anti-cheat, and 60 FPS optimization.
Technical Skills
C++
Unreal Blueprints
Unreal Engine 5
Unreal Insights
Cross-functional skills:
Testimonials
What colleagues and clients say about my work
"Elias has been an invaluable asset to our team. His technical skills in C# and Unity, combined with his problem-solving abilities, have consistently helped us overcome complex development challenges."
"Working with Elias was a pleasure. He always brought creative solutions to the table and maintained excellent communication throughout our projects."
"Elias demonstrated great attention to detail and a strong understanding of game development workflows. His contributions to the team were always reliable and high-quality."
"Elias showed exceptional aptitude for combining technical skills with project management. His analytical abilities and dedication to learning made him stand out among his peers."
"A talented and driven developer who consistently delivered quality work. Elias's passion for game development is evident in everything he creates."
"Elias is a resourceful developer with a keen eye for code architecture. Working alongside him on projects was both productive and enjoyable."
"Throughout his studies, Elias distinguished himself through his technical excellence and his ability to lead team projects effectively."
"Elias demonstrated remarkable adaptability and a genuine desire to learn. His communication skills and teamwork abilities made him a valued member of every group project."
"A diligent and curious student who consistently showed initiative in exploring new technologies and applying them to practical problems."
"Elias's work showcases impressive technical skill and artistic vision. His contributions to the community have been outstanding."
"The quality of Elias's work caught my attention. His dedication to projects demonstrates real talent and passion."
Technical Skills
Mastering modern technologies to build great user experiences and robust solutions. 💻
Programming Languages
C#9 years
C++7 years
Unreal Blueprints6 years
Java2 yearsFrameworks & Engines
Unreal Engine 52 years
Unreal Engine 45 years
Unreal Engine 31 year
Unity3 years
MonoGame1 year
LibGDX1 year
Custom Warfare Engine1 yearSpecialties
Soft Skills
Education & Certifications
My academic and professional journey, building the foundation of my technical expertise
MSc Games Development
University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield
Master of Science in Games Development.
C++
C#
Unreal Engine 4
Unity
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming
Teesside University - Middlesbrough
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Games Programming.
C#
C++
Java
Unity