Resume - Joseph Brown | Entry-Level Game Developer

Professional Summary

Recent Game Design graduate with hands-on experience in Unreal Engine Blueprint development. Passionate about creating engaging gameplay experiences with a focus on AI behavior systems and player interaction. Currently learning C++ programming to expand technical capabilities. Successfully published first commercial game on Steam. Seeking an entry-level gameplay programming position to contribute to game development while continuing to grow technical skills.

Core Competencies

Game Development

Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Visual Scripting (Intermediate)
Basic AI Behavior Trees & State Machines
Game Mechanics Implementation
Level Design and Basic Scripting
Performance Optimization Fundamentals
Steam Publishing Experience

Programming Skills

Blueprint Visual Scripting (Intermediate - Primary Tool)
C++ (Currently Learning - No Game Dev Experience Yet)
Python (Beginner - Scripting & Automation)
Java (Academic Experience)
Basic Debugging and Testing
Version Control (Git) - Basic Understanding

Development Tools & Workflow

Unreal Engine 5 Development Environment
Git Version Control (Basic Branching & Merging)
Basic Agile/Scrum Understanding
Technical Documentation & Communication
Remote Team Collaboration
Project Organization & Best Practices

Professional Experience

Junior Software Engineer

Revature | Remote

April 2025 - June 2025

Learned backend development fundamentals with focus on clean code practices
Collaborated with development teams using Agile methodologies
Contributed to debugging and testing processes in structured learning environment
Developed understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices

Unreal Project Intern

Escape Room | Remote

February 2025 - April 2025

Assisted with basic character customization system implementation
Learned asset pipeline processes and basic optimization techniques
Supported project documentation and milestone tracking
Gained experience with remote collaboration and project management tools

Independent Game Development Projects

Personal Projects

February 2024 - February 2025

Developed small-scale game prototypes using Unreal Engine Blueprints
Implemented basic AI behaviors using behavior trees and state machines
Created simple combat and interaction systems for learning purposes
Practiced version control and project organization best practices

Education

Bachelor of Science: Game Design

Full Sail University | Florida

Graduated: January 2025

Specialized Focus: AI Systems, Gameplay Programming, Blueprint Development

Relevant Coursework: Advanced Gameplay Systems, AI Programming Fundamentals, Level Design Theory, Technical Game Design, Programming for Games

Academic Projects:

Basic AI behavior system for combat scenarios
Simple gameplay mechanics using Blueprint scripting
Performance optimization exercises for game systems

Technical Skills

Game Engines & Tools

Unreal Engine 5: Intermediate Blueprints, Basic C++ Integration
Basic AI Systems: Simple Behavior Trees, State Machines
Performance Awareness: Basic optimization principles and profiling

Programming Languages

Blueprint Visual Scripting: Intermediate (Primary game development tool)
C++: Currently Learning (No game development experience yet)
Python: Beginner (Scripting and basic automation)
Java: Academic knowledge (Backend systems understanding)

Development Workflow

Version Control: Git, basic branching and merging
Documentation: Technical writing, project documentation
Collaboration: Remote team experience, basic Agile understanding
Testing: Manual testing, basic debugging approaches

Key Projects & Achievements

Limitless Runner - Endless Runner Game

Personal Project | Published on Steam

Achievement: Successfully published first commercial game on Steam platform

Implementation: Developed infinite procedural generation system for platform spawning using Blueprint visual scripting

Technical Highlights:

Implemented 12 animation states for character movement and grappling mechanics
Created 5 platform types with different movement patterns
Designed power-up system with basic gameplay effects
Achieved stable performance through object pooling techniques
Complete development cycle from concept to Steam publication

Blood and Sand - AI Learning Project

Academic/Personal Project

Learning Focus: Built basic AI combat system with simple enemy behaviors using Blueprint visual scripting

Learning Objectives Achieved:

Implemented fundamental behavior trees for enemy decision-making in Blueprints
Created modular framework for testing different AI approaches using visual scripting
Developed small combat arena with environmental interactions
Focused on readable, predictable AI behaviors for learning purposes

Character Customization System

Internship Project

Contribution: Assisted in implementing basic character appearance modification system

Learned integration between UI systems and character rendering
Supported asset optimization for various target platforms
Gained experience with collaborative development workflows

Additional Qualifications

Quick Learner

Demonstrated ability to pick up new technologies and frameworks efficiently

Problem-Solving

Strong analytical thinking and systematic approach to debugging

Team Collaboration

Experience working with remote teams and cross-disciplinary communication

Self-Motivated

Completed personal projects and maintained consistent learning outside of formal education

Communication

Able to explain technical concepts clearly and document work effectively

Professional Interests & Learning Goals

C++ Programming

Currently expanding from Blueprint scripting to C++ for game development

AI Behavior Systems

Interested in learning more complex AI architectures and decision-making systems

Performance Optimization

Eager to learn profiling tools and optimization techniques for game systems

Player Experience

Focus on creating engaging and accessible gameplay experiences

JOSEPH BROWN

Entry-Level Gameplay Programmer