Derek DiBenedetto
Newnan,GA
Summary
Dynamic and experienced game designer and programmer with a proven track record. I have developed and released over 20 indie games for various companies. Expert in UI design and team collaboration, I excel in game development and quality assurance, driving projects from concept to market with a focus on innovation and player engagement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Lead Designer/Owner/Operator
SimProse Studios
02.2014 - Current
Designed, developed, and published 11 PC games, including all UI design, writing, and programming. Hired and managed freelance artists for some roles. Oversaw all budgeting and marketing. Currently, it has 6 published titles on Steam.
Lead Game Programmer/Designer
Grey Dog Software
02.2012 - 07.2025
Created, designed, and released four strategy/simulation indie games published by this company: Arcadia: Guild of Heroes, Imperium: Arena of Death, Mafia Capo: Payback, and Code of Superheroes.
CEO/Lead Designer/Owner/Operator
Stormcloud Creations
02.2000 - 05.2008
Designed, programmed, and developed 9 self-published indie games. Performed all marketing and budgeting for the company, and connected with magazines, critics, and game review sites.
Lead Designer/Programmer
Matrix Games
04.2007 - 10.2007
Lead UI designer/programmer for the PC implementation of the classic war board game, Hornet Leader PC, for Matrix Games. Successful and well-received by most industry critics.
Skills
- Game design
- UI design
- Programming languages
- Team collaboration
- Playtesting coordination
- Quality assurance
- Game publishing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CEO/Lead Designer/Owner/Operator
SimProse Studios
02.2014 - Current
Lead Game Programmer/Designer
Grey Dog Software
02.2012 - 07.2025
Lead Designer/Programmer
Matrix Games
04.2007 - 10.2007
CEO/Lead Designer/Owner/Operator
Stormcloud Creations
02.2000 - 05.2008