From Solo Developer to Lead Unity Programmer: A Journey of Growth, Grit, and Gamecraft
In 2017, my journey into game development began with curiosity and a deep desire to build interactive experiences from scratch. I wasn’t part of a studio, nor did I have formal instruction at the time—I simply had Unity, a vision, and an unwavering commitment to learning.
🌱 The Early Years: Learning by Doing
Prototyping quickly became my playground. I immersed myself in gameplay systems, user interaction, optimization, and 3D math. My focus wasn’t just on creating games—it was on understanding how to make them engaging, efficient, and meaningful. These formative years allowed me to explore both traditional and emerging technologies, including VR development and performance optimization for mobile platforms.
💼 Breaking into the Industry
My professional journey started in 2022 when I joined a company specializing in Virtual and Augmented Reality solutions. There, I worked on B2B experiences and advergames, gaining valuable insights into interactive storytelling and practical use of immersive tech.
In 2023, I took the leap into the core game industry—joining a studio where I became a Lead Unity Developer, responsible for steering the programming efforts of multiple projects. These included:
- A Strategy RPG with roguelike mechanics, released on Steam.
- An endless roguelite, where I helped define systems that kept players engaged.
- A successfully delivered Web3 game, balancing cutting-edge blockchain integration with solid gameplay design.
Throughout these projects, I led small teams, defined Git workflows, established modular architectures, and applied design patterns to keep code maintainable and scalable.
🛠️ A Developer of Many Dimensions
What sets me apart is my adaptability. I’ve worked on projects ranging from VR experiences to blockchain-integrated games, from turn-based RPGs to endless arcade systems. Each project brought unique challenges—technical, creative, and organizational.
I’ve led teams, onboarded junior developers, and created internal documentation to streamline pipelines and communication. I’m as comfortable writing gameplay mechanics as I am setting up render pipelines or optimizing memory usage for mobile.
🌐 What I’m Building Now
I’ve just wrapped up the MVP for my personal portfolio website, built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS using the App Router architecture. It features:
- A clean and modern layout for showcasing my projects and services
- A devlog section for insights and reflections on my work
This website is a reflection of the kind of developer I am—hands-on, versatile, and always learning.
🧠 Values and Vision
- Fluent in English, native in Spanish, and conversational in French
- Passionate about culture, languages, martial arts, games, travelling, and storytelling
- Continuously learning: currently exploring Unreal Engine, Next.js, Flutter, and multiplayer systems
Based in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, I bring a global mindset to every project I work on. I care deeply about both the code and the experience—and I’m committed to building games that not only work well but resonate with players.
If you're looking for a Developer who understands systems, leads with empathy, and codes with purpose—I’m that developer.
Let's build worlds together.