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Raf Hernandez
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Game Developer
Innovative Game Developer with 4 years of experience designing and developing game mechanics, levels, and AI algorithms that have resulted in a 25% increase in user engagement and a 20% increase in revenue. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize game performance, aesthetics, and user experience, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall game quality. Proven ability to manage development projects and timelines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality game content and features.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Game Developer
03/2022 – Present
Skyward Gaming Innovations
- Designed and developed game mechanics and levels for a popular mobile game, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement and a 20% increase in revenue within the first six months.
- Collaborated with a team of artists and designers to create and implement game assets, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall game aesthetics and user experience.
- Optimized game performance and memory usage, reducing load times by 40% and improving overall game stability by 50%.
Game Developer
03/2020 – 03/2022
GameWorks Inc.
- Managed the development and launch of a new game feature, resulting in a 15% increase in daily active users and a 10% increase in in-game purchases within the first month.
- Developed and implemented AI algorithms for enemy behavior, resulting in a 20% increase in game difficulty and a 15% increase in player retention.
- Participated in design and code reviews, providing valuable feedback and suggestions that improved overall game quality and user experience.
Junior Game Developer
03/2019 – 03/2020
CyberScape Games.
- Developed and implemented new game systems and features using scripting languages, resulting in a 25% increase in overall game content and a 20% increase in user engagement.
- Collaborated with a team of developers and designers to integrate game assets and content into the game, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall game aesthetics and user experience.
- Managed game development projects and timelines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality game content and features.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Game design and development
- Game mechanics and level design
- Mobile game development
- Game asset creation and implementation
- Game performance optimization
- Memory usage optimization
- Project management
- Team collaboration and communication
- AI algorithm development
- Enemy behavior design
- Scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python)
- Game engine proficiency (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine)
- 2D and 3D art and animation
- User experience (UX) design
- User interface (UI) design
- Game monetization strategies
- In-game purchase systems
- Design and code review
- Version control systems (e.g., Git)
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Unity Certified Developer
04/2023
Unity Technologies
Unreal Engine Certified Developer
04/2022
Epic Games
Autodesk Certified Professional: Maya for Game Developers
04/2021
Autodesk
Education
Bachelor of Science in Game Development
2016 - 2020
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Game Development
Computer Animation