Salvador Salazar
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Pragmatic Unity Game Developer skilled in building rapid prototypes, implementing game mechanics, and rock-solid test-driven coding patterns. Motivated and able to create a plan of execution while effectively communicating with different teams to ensure a high-quality gaming experience for the player. Knowledgeable of latest game mechanics and game development principles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Indie Game Developer (Unity)
Rapid Fire Games
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020 - Current
- Created prototypes for clients to quickly test game ideas
- Built level ideas following desired directions while working with artists and SFX teams
- Optimized games for mobile (iOS and Android) while sacrificing little visual fidelity
- Created a unit test framework for most games to ensure code stability while continuing development of the game
- Worked with version control systems to ensure a seamless collaborative work environment
- Implemented unique game features and mechanics for clients from platformers to top down prototypes
Software Engineer Team Lead
Retailer Web Services
Phoenix, AZ
11.2011 - 12.2019
- Built a platform to create websites for furniture and appliance dealers
- Implemented new features that would compliment or exist as standalone microservices along with our products
- Provided technical guidance to other engineers in developing, debugging, and deploying code.
- Ensured that all software engineering tasks are completed according to specifications within established timelines.
- Reviewed major design decisions for proposed changes to the platform
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Accomplished Programmer
- Strong Understanding of Unity
- Seasoned in Small Game Development
- Skilled in Prototyping of Ideas
- Effective Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Proficient in Optimizing for Mobile
Timeline
Indie Game Developer (Unity)
Rapid Fire Games
01.2020 - Current
Software Engineer Team Lead
Retailer Web Services
11.2011 - 12.2019
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
Arizona State University
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