Christopher Kitchen

 Untitled Team Engine Project, 07/2023-current

Proprietary | Engine Programmer | Team Size: 5

• Implemented core engine features such as networking module, event system, file parsing, and math utilities
• organized planning for game projects, code review systems, future engine systems and rewrites

Light of Alariya, 07/2022- 12/2022

Unreal Engine 5 | Gameplay Programmer | Open-World Puzzle Exploration | Release: Steam | Team Size:  27

• Oversaw player controller management
• Executed the development of an expansive open-world level system
• Contributed to the refinement of the cinematic camera system
• Facilitated seamless communication between artists and programmers
• Successfully engineered a tailored animation blending system, incorporating intricate foot and hand Inverse Kinematics (IK).
• Engineered ship physics and visual elements, resulting in a comprehensive and immersive user experience.
• Devised and executed a sophisticated enemy Artificial Intelligence (AI) system, encompassing combat tactics, routines, and vehicle navigation.
• Seamlessly integrated a camera system, conceived achievement tracking mechanisms, and meticulously oversaw the orchestration of sound effects.

Hex Rally Racers, 02/2022-05/2022

Unreal Engine 4 | Gameplay Programmer | 3D Arcade Racing | Release: Steam | Team Size: 60

• Led a cross-discipline performance taskforce of 7 members
• Meticulously fine-tuned the performance of a 4-player split-screen game, achieving a remarkable frame rate of 144 fps
• Skillfully introduced complex kart-to-kart collision mechanics and seamlessly integrated kart-to-terrain collision detection algorithms
• Took charge of the development of cart movement dynamics, constraints, and gravity, resulting in the creation of captivating spiraling tracks that enhanced the gameplay experience.