Rodrigo Abreu
Burnaby,Canada
Summary
Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience, including 10+ years in game development specializing in Unity. Expert in Gameplay Systems, UI/UX, performance optimization, and tools development. Passionate about creating engaging player experiences and streamlining workflows for development teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer (Unity | C#)
Blizzard Entertainment
08.2021 - Current
- Primary engineer for login-related features, responsible for UI, account transitions, and upgrades.
- Developed and enhanced game-client systems for Android and iOS.
- Integrated Battle.net, Push Notifications, Play Asset Delivery, Deeplink, and Braze.
- Created a RenderTexture-based UI system for videos and 3D models.
- Implemented Battle.net features, intro cinematic videos, and guest account flows.
- Contributed to the transition to Dependency Injection using Autofac, replacing ServiceLocator. Helped design the architecture, define usage across game sessions for reinitialization, and improve code modularity.
- Provided live-ops bug fixes and production support for a live-service game.
- Transitioned to Gameplay, working on game simulation logic (client and server) and new unit implementation from design to release, collaborating across teams.
Software Engineer II (C++)
Electronic Arts Canada
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked in three different domains of HUT: UI, Client x Server, and Tools
- Implemented and refactored over 20 RPCs in NHL 20, 21, and 22
- Developed components for new game modes
- Built rewards screens and matchmaking setups for Rush and Rivals (HUT)
- Maintained web tools for testing and balancing
- Engines: Ignite (NHL 20, NHL 21), Frostbite (NHL 22)
Senior Software Engineer (Unity | C#)
Truly Social Games
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Integrated minigames and standardized integrations
- Developed AssetBundle solutions and OpenStreetMap plugin
- Refactored game prototypes for performance improvements.
Senior Software Engineer (Unity | C#)
Capcom (Beeline / Capcom Mobile)
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Implemented gameplay and UI elements
- Integrated APIs and developed the dynamic game theme feature
- Delivered functional UI screens implemented based on mock-ups
- Architected a C# RESTful framework for game services to be used in Unity and on Server x Server communications
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Unity)
Pocket Pinata Interactive
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed 4K streaming functionality and game UI elements
- Implemented responsive UI and mission systems
- Deployed features to servers using Kubernetes and Docker.
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Unity | C#)
Y8.com
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Migrated FreeFall-Tournament from Unity WebPlayer to Unity WebGL
- Transitioned network functionalities from Photon to UNet
- Implemented HTTP solutions for game-database communication.
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Unity / C#)
Freelance at Upwork.com
11.2013 - 10.2016
- Developed over 30 mobile games and prototypes
- Provided estimates and implemented game programming solutions
- Designed new UI framework used in multiple projects.
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Web | Java)
Various Companies in Brazil
09.2009 - 04.2016
- Developed front-end, back-end, and database solutions
- Implemented responsive UIs and RESTful APIs for various industries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Universidade Veiga De Almeida
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil12.2011
Skills
- Programming Languages: C#, C, Java, JavaScript, Lua
- Game Development: Gameplay, UI, Tools
- Engines: Unity (2D/3D), EA Ignite, EA Frostbite, LibGDX, Game Maker
- Databases: SQL, NoSQL
- Optimization & Architecture: Performance and Optimization, Design Patterns, Algorithms & Data Structures
- Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
- Version Control: Git, Perforce
- Software Design & Development: Full-cycle implementation from architecture to deployment
Certification
- Unity Certified Programmer (2019) - Unity Technologies
- Unity Certified Developer (2016) - Unity Technologies
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer (Unity | C#)
Blizzard Entertainment
08.2021 - Current
Software Engineer II (C++)
Electronic Arts Canada
06.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Software Engineer (Unity | C#)
Truly Social Games
02.2019 - 06.2019
Senior Software Engineer (Unity | C#)
Capcom (Beeline / Capcom Mobile)
04.2018 - 01.2019
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Unity)
Pocket Pinata Interactive
07.2017 - 04.2018
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Unity | C#)
Y8.com
10.2016 - 07.2017
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Unity / C#)
Freelance at Upwork.com
11.2013 - 10.2016
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Web | Java)
Various Companies in Brazil
09.2009 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Universidade Veiga De Almeida
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