Vanan A.
I am a game programmer.
A passionate game programmer. I enjoy writing clean and maintable code and having fun in the process of building a game.
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About Me
A game programmer with 3+ years of professional experience. Passionate and skilled in turning vision and game ideas into reality using Unreal and Unity Engine. Experienced mostly in gameplay, tools and backend programming using C++, C#, Python and Golang.
Here are some of the technologies and tools that I've been working with recently:
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- C++
- C#
- Golang
- Python
- Slate UI Framework
- Gameplay Ability System
- Unreal Replication System
- Unreal Dedicated Server
- Mirror Multiplayer
- Photon PUN2
- MongoDB
- Git
- Perforce
Experience
Unannounced Multiplayer Parkour Game - Unreal Engine 5
● Develop editor and runtime tool to visualize and manage Finite State Machines (FSM) in Unreal Engine to assist game designers and other gameplay programmers.
● Implementation of character flip mechanic and skill gauge bar addition.
Unannounced Multiplayer Twin Stick Shooter Game - Unreal Engine 5
● Research and development for Gameplay Ability System (GAS) and Replication system for Multiplayer games using Unreal Engine.
● Convert an existing single-player game to multiplayer using GAS and a dedicated server with custom matchmaking using Golang and Websocket to support cross-platform between PC and Mobile.
Unannounced Single Player Souls-like Game - Unreal Engine 5
● Develop editor and runtime tool to visualize and create combo sequence integrated with GAS for easier tweaking by combat and game designers.
● Implementation of AI behavior for enemies using StateTree.
Internal Shopping App Project
● Develop backend code for an internal shopping app project using Golang and MongoDB.
● Streamlined CI/CD pipeline from source control (git), dockerization to deployment using DigitalOcean. Internal Pipeline
Internal Pipeline
● Develop a launcher tool for 3D artists and animators using Python.
● Configure CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and integration with Perforce.
Internal Streamable Metaverse Platform - Unity
● Develop and maintain internal modules for streamable metaverse platforms using Unity.
● Created an editor tool to streamline integration of character creation mesh and props.
● Integration of user created character properties to backend via REST API.
Human Chatbot App - Unreal Engine
● Research and development for chatbot services (Rasa, Dialogflow, ChatGPT).
● Created generic template projects for Unity and Unreal that have been integrated to chatbot services.
● Develop a chatbot app using MetaHuman and Unreal Engine.
Internal
● Mentoring incoming interns.
● Rejuvenate internal git and pipeline for the whole team.
● Develop VR and AR experiences using Unity and Unreal Engine.
● For AR, ARFoundation framework in Unity is mainly used.
● For VR, Meta Quest 2 and Omnicept G2 are headsets that mostly used.
Assisting assigned mentor through various Unity projects utilizing platforms such as Mobile AR, Desktop and WebGL.
Education
2017 - 2020
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Kalbis Institute
GPA:
3.89 out of 4.0
Done thesis on mobile game development to spread awareness and knowledge of sorting household waste into three categories; organic, anorganic and hazardous waste.
Extracurricular Activities
- Student Association Member (2018-2019)
Projects
Plugin/Tools
Unreal Engine 5
C++
UMG
OpenAI Plugin for Unreal Engine
Open Source plugin to provide an easy and quick integration with OpenAI APIs for Unreal Engine 5.
My contributions:
- Overall plugin architecture
- Implementation of engine communication to OpenAI APIs with Unreal Engine’s HTTP and JSON class in C++
- Exposing the C++ implementations as Blueprint Library
Project Details:
- In constant development and maintained since Dec 2022 to present
- Targeting Unreal Engine 5.0.3-5.1.1
3D
Unreal Engine 4
C++
UMG
Desktop
Ruins Temple
Guide Lt. Belica to the top of Ruins Temple!
My contributions:
- Architecture and implementation of the whole game using Blueprint and C++
- Gameplay, UI, AI and Animation Programming
- Implementation of gameplay, UI and AI in C++ inside Unreal Engine
- Exposing configurable values to Blueprint for quicker prototyping and testing
- Level design
- Game design (goals, rules, flow, interaction, balancing)
Project Details:
- Development duration: Aug 2021 to Mar 2022
- Built using Unreal Engine 4.26, targeting Windows Desktop platform
- Solo project
3D
Unreal Engine 5
C++
UMG
Steam Online Subsystem
Desktop
Blaster Shooter
In development Third-person Multiplayer Shooter Game.
My contributions:
- Architecture and implementation of the whole game using Blueprint and C++
- Implementation of networked gameplay (client-server model using Unreal Engine’s replication system), UI and Animation in C++ inside Unreal Engine
- Exposing configurable values to Blueprint for quicker prototyping and testing
- Created a plugin to manage hosting and joining matches interfacing with Steam Online Subsystem
- Game design (goals, rules, flow, interaction, balancing)
Project details:
- Development duration: Nov 2022 to present
- Built using Unreal Engine 5.0.3, targeting Windows Desktop platform
- Requires a steam account to host and joining rooms
- Solo project
2D
Unity
C#
Mirror
Desktop & MacOS
Solelands
In development 2D Online Educational Game.
My contributions:
- Implementing 8-directional sprite movement
- Implementing quiz module
- Implementing prop hunt minigame module
- Implementing dialogue system module
- Handling client and server communication for the modules using REST API and JSON
Project Details:
- Development Duration: Oct 2022 to Present
- Built using Unity 2020, targeting iOS and Android Mobile Platform
- Freelancing project, team of 9: 5 Game Programmers, 1 Web Developer, 3 Artists
2D
Unity
C#
Photon PUN 2
Desktop & MacOS
EPIC - Econolympics
Commissioned game by UNDIP Economic Student Association to appoint their next chief.
My contributions:
- Architecture and implementation of the whole game based on requirements
- Created visual tool for game designer to easily add questions as Scriptable Object
- Implementation of networked gameplay using C# and Photon PUN2 inside Unity
Project Details:
- Development Duration: May 2021 to Aug 2021
- Built using Unity 2020, targeting Windows and Mac platform
- Freelancing project, team of 2: Programmer and Artist/Game designer
2D
Unity
C#
Mobile - Android
PilahPilih
Mobile educational game inspired by gold mining games to spread awareness and knowledge for sorting household waste, used as my thesis for bachelor degree.
My contributions:
- Architecture and implementation of the whole game
- Implementation of gameplay and UI using C# inside Unity
Project Details:
- Development Duration: Dec 2020 to Feb 2021
- Built using Unity 2019, targeting Android platform
- Solo project
2D
GameMaker Studio 2
GML
Desktop
Gem Defender
Defend the gem from pesky slimes!
My contributions:
- Architecture and implementation of the whole game
- Implementation of gameplay, UI and animations using GML inside GameMaker Studio 2
Project Details:
- Development Duration: May 2020 to June 2020
- Built using GameMaker Studio 2, targeting Windows Desktop platform
- Solo project
2D
GameMaker Studio 2
GML
Desktop
Red Hooded Fox
A link to the past inspired topdown adventure. Help Red Hooded Fox navigate through the forest and slay enemies!
My contributions:
- Architecture and implementation of the whole game
- Implementation of gameplay, UI and animations using GML inside GameMaker Studio 2
Project Details:
- Development Duration: Feb 2020 to Mar 2020
- Built using GameMaker Studio 2, targeting Windows Desktop platform
- Solo project
Contact
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