John D.

• Implemented modular development practices, encouraging feedback and iterations.

• Owned the Mission System: Designed and Programmed a way of making Missions faster and cheaper for the team.

• Enhanced system efficiency and UI-UX usability to streamline content development and testing, significantly reducing both cost and turnaround time for mission creation. Applying Unit tests when necessary to validate core functionality.

• Co-Owned the Vessel's Staging Stack: Managed and advanced this critical component by implementing part grouping features and resolving numerous complex bugs, thereby improving reliability and functionality in one of the most intricate systems in KSP.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Acquired in-depth knowledge of systems architecture under the mentorship of veteran Designers and Engineers. Consistently played a pivotal role as a team player by mentoring peers at all levels in system operations and Unity development, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.

Full Stack Software Engineer for Kerbal Space Program for 5 Years

• Key Contributor in KSP Expansions: Played a central role in both successful expansions, significantly contributing to the development of several major features.

• Developed the Vessel Inventory System: Spearheaded the implementation of the vessel inventory system, integrating Kerbal character management and enhancing gameplay complexity and interactivity.

• System Optimization and Debugging: Addressed and resolved intricate issues within critical systems such as the Staging Stack, Part Modules, and Event System, enhancing system reliability and performance.

• Localization Implementation: Successfully localized thousands of UI elements, vastly improving the game's accessibility and user experience across diverse global markets.

• Advanced Input System Development: Engineered a sophisticated input system to facilitate UI navigation, supporting both keyboard and gamepad inputs. This development significantly enhanced the usability of complex UI systems.

• Worked on mobile FPS games, where I created and implemented complete game assets with textures, 3D models, animations, particles, and Sfx.

• Lead programmer for the Steam game Block Survival: Legend of the Lost Islands

• Developed the main systems like AI behaviors, inventory system, Jump pads, progression, and cutscenes.