ABOUT ME
John is a dedicated and detail-oriented Games Programmer specialising in C# and Unity, with hands-on experience across all aspects of the development cycle of games. His passion lies in creating meaningful narrative & gameplay experiences, a commitment evident in his active contribution towards both Foodomina, a game that celebrates and encourages diverse representation through food cuisines; and Bugging Humans, a locally funded cooperative game focusing on blind accessibility & solidarity.
experience
ONGOING PRODUCTIONS
PAST EXPERIENCE
2022
YOUGENICS | ACADEMIC PROJECT
Lead Programmer | Network Programmer
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Developed all network architecture:
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Lobby (Host vs Client Functionality)
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Level Selection & Loading
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Custom Name Inputs + Name Tags
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Model based gameplay systems + components
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Upheld technical documentation, coding regulations and mentored junior programmers, creating smooth collaboration between coding departments and experience
2022
THOSE FLOCKING FISH | ACADEMIC PROJECT
AI Programmer
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Developed modular AI algorithms:
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Steering Behaviors
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Boids
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A* Pathfinding w/Pathtracking Component
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Planner
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Crafted controllable fish AI utilizing steering behaviors, boids and A* pathfinding to dynamically respond to player inputs and world around them
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Created and implemented fully autonomous fishing boat AI using steering behaviors, A* pathfinding and planner to dynamically explore world while catching and delivering fish
2021
SOOKY CHOOK | ACADEMIC PROJECT
General Programmer
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Developed custom editing tools and buttons to increase production efficiency
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Created and implemented modular vehicle with physics from scratch, along with modular attachments
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Other modular systems included
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Hearing/Noise system
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Shop & currency system
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Fence build system
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Name tag system
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