Juan Salomon-Guida
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dynamic Game Media programmer specializing in crafting functional code and original game concepts. Successfully led projects such as 'Nico and The Weighing of The Heart' and 'Lab Lockdown,' showcasing strategic problem-solving and creative narrative development that enhance player engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Developer
Florida International University, FIU
Miami, Florida
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Created 'Nico and the Weighing of the Heart' as a capstone project showcasing storytelling and gameplay mechanics.
- Developed interactive game features using Unreal Engine to enhance user engagement.
- Engineered gameplay mechanics for various interactive projects, improving overall player experience.
- Implemented user feedback to refine gameplay functionality and design.
- Tested and debugged code to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Identified coding issues and applied debugging techniques to resolve all errors efficiently.
Game Developer
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
Miami, Florida
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Utilized Unity and C# for efficient game programming and debugging.
- Tested and debugged code, ensuring functionality aligned with design requirements and enhancing overall game quality.
- Identified and resolved issues in gaming code through systematic debugging methods, improving game stability.
- Conducted playtesting sessions to evaluate game performance and gather user feedback for improvements.
- Participated in game design meetings to brainstorm new concepts and features.
- Contributed to the development of "Lab Lockdown" during an MDC capstone project.
Education
BA - Game Media
Florida International University
Miami, FL07-2026
AS - Game Design
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL07-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Analytical problem-solving
- Creative storytelling
- Idea generation
- Communication strategies
- Time management
- Detail orientation
Personal Information
Title: GAME MEDIA PROGRAMMER
MY PORTFOLIO
- To play “Nico and The Weighing of The Heart” and watch trailer
- Https://nicowhitch.io/nico-and-the-weighing-of-the-heart?utm_source
- To watch the trailer for Lab Lockdown
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3X3WmdZ4qM
COMMUNICATION
Communicated rigorously with my team to understand what had to get done and what was the time frame for all the tasks given to me.
Timeline
Game Developer
Florida International University, FIU
08.2025 - 04.2026
Game Developer
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
08.2023 - 05.2024
BA - Game Media
Florida International University
AS - Game Design
Miami Dade College