Devan Hill
Freeman,VA
Summary
Early-career game developer with experience in Unity, C#, and game design. Built prototypes, integrated animations, sound, and player controls, and collaborated with artists, writers, and audio support. Strong focus on testing, troubleshooting, and improving playability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Developer
Independent Work
Freeman, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented game logic using C# in the Unity3D engine.
- Built playable prototypes using game engines and scripting tools.
- Created character, level, and interface assets for game development.
- Designed gameplay systems for independent game projects and client concepts.
- Collaborated with artists, writers, and audio support on project needs.
- Integrated sound effects, animations, and user controls into game scenes.
- Refined code, mechanics, and workflows for solo game production.
- Tested and debugged code to ensure functionality met design requirements.
- Identified issues with gaming code and implemented debugging methods to ensure that all errors were alleviated.
- Tested builds, tracked bugs, and fixed gameplay and performance issues.
- Organized thorough testing to verify playability against technical and user parameters.
- Documented development tasks, design changes, and build updates for independent work.
- Selected colors, images, textures and shapes to create game layout.
- Used and programming languages to develop game prototypes based on ideas from gaming designers.
Work Study Student
Chowan University
Murfreesboro, North Carolina
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered messages and routed mail to facilitate communication among Chowan University departments
- Reviewed files and records to provide accurate information in response to requests
- Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
- Completed errands to support office operations and streamline workflow
- Maintained tidy workspaces and stocked office supplies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2026
Skills
- C# programming
- C programming
- Unity development
- Debugging techniques
- Game development
- Video game development
- Gameplay programming
- Game design
- Game design expertise
- Debugging techniques
- Quality assurance
- Game quality testing
- Game analytics
- Object oriented programming
- Coding
- Effective communication
- Unity engine
Timeline
Game Developer
Independent Work
01.2023 - Current
Work Study Student
Chowan University
09.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Old Dominion University