Ryan Williamson

Passionate and driven game developer with a strong foundation in gameplay programming and design. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Games Development (Programming), with extensive experience in Unity and C#. Skilled in developing a wide range of projects, including custom physics simulations, AI systems, tool development and mobile development.

Experienced in leading development teams as a project manager using Scrum methodology. Adept at problem-solving, continuously learning new technologies, and thriving in collaborative development environments.

Gameplay Programmer & Designer | C#, Unity

• Designed and implemented core delivery mechanics.
• Developed a scoring and feedback system, improving player engagement.
• Balanced gameplay elements to create a challenging and rewarding experience.
• Collaborated with designers and artists to align mechanics with the game’s vision.

Programmer & Level Designer | C#, Unity

• Built a responsive character controller and input system for platforming.
• Implemented unique player abilities, adding depth to gameplay.
• Designed and developed the tutorial level
• Integrated a high-score system to enhance replayability.

Tools Programmer | C#, Unity

• Designed and developed a custom Unity Editor plugin to manage item data efficiently.
• Built an intuitive item property editor, improving developer productivity.
• Implemented JSON serialization for structured item storage and retrieval.

Project Manager & Game Programmer | C#, Unity

• Leading a team of five using Agile/Scrum methodology, overseeing development cycles.
• Organising and facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Managing playtesting, market research, and creating marketing materials like pitch decks.
• Actively contributing as a game programmer, implementing core mechanics and maintaining code quality.

• Languages & Engines: C#, Unity, HLSL, Unreal Engine (Basic), C++ (Basic)
• 3D Modeling & Texturing: Blender, Adobe Substance 3D
• Data Analysis: Microsoft Excel, RStudio, MATLAB
• Software & Workflow: Git, Agile/Scrum, HacknPlan, ClickUp, Visual Studio

• Gaming
• Modding & Custom Content Creation
• Tabletop RPGs
• Worldbuilding & Narrative Design