Amr Saleh
Giza
Summary
Unity3D and C# developer with over nine years of experience in game development. Spearheaded the creation of 'Highstreet Calamity,' a multiplayer VR experience, while designing innovative game mechanics and tools such as VR alchemy stations and hex grid systems. Expertise in data-oriented technology stack (DOTS) and netcode for entities drives impactful project outcomes in professional studios.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Unity Developer
Highstreet
07.2023 - 04.2026
- Developed Highstreet Calamity VR game by collaborating with a team of designers and programmers to create immersive gameplay experiences.
- Designed and implemented a scalable Locomotion system using strategy design pattern, with various locomotion modes such as grounded movement, crouch, crawl, climbing, jumping, sliding, wall running, gliding, grappling hook, and VR swimming.
- Led tech team, maintained codebase, and reviewed pull requests to ensure code quality and project alignment.
- Coordinated workflow among game designers, artists, and developers to streamline project development and enhance collaboration.
- Managed game servers, overseeing Multiplay hosting and transitioning to AWS GameLift for improved scalability.
- Oversaw backend server maintenance with Node.js to support seamless application connectivity and functionality.
Unity Developer
Dephion B.V.
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Took initiative to take responsibility of a Content builder application made with Unity that is a tool for creating content for the Habtic app.
- Implementing the app's UI, using Unity's new UI toolkit.
- Maintained Habtic app, fixing bugs and implementing new features to enhance functionality.
- Created and maintained various mini games to increase user engagement within the app.
- Conducted app testing to ensure optimal user experience and identify areas for improvement.
Freelance (fulltime) Unity Developer
Dephion B.V.
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed interactive 3D applications using Unity engine for diverse projects.
- Collaborated with designers to create engaging user interfaces and experiences.
- Optimized game performance through code refactoring and asset management processes.
- Developed prototype of procedural animation system for hand gestures during speech, enhancing realism and interactivity in user experience.
Lead Gameplay Developer
KandooZ Studio
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed gameplay mechanics, AI, and UI for VR/AR projects using C# and Unity3D, enhancing player engagement.
- Contributed to game and level design for diverse projects, focusing on innovative gameplay experiences.
- Project owner for a VR game project.
- Co-founded a startup focused on innovative gaming solutions.
- VR Racing on Steam, for Pure Gamez: (Steam link)
- EdVRd Educational VR Game for Warpinmedia.
- Stereoscope VR (mobile), freelance project.
- VStore VR Cardboard project (Freelance).
- Projects: 3 mini AR games using Vuforia SDK for Unity3D, for Trimoo and ADabisc Future Qatar. Juniverse Project, paused.
- Assessed reaction times in VR for tennis and volleyball.
Junior Game Developer
Appsinnovate
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Implementing gameplay mechanics, AI, UI, and AR using C# and Unity3D.
- Executed various projects with C# and Unity3D, improving overall gameplay quality and player satisfaction.
- Collaborated on game design and level design for multiple projects, shaping immersive environments and gameplay.
- Projects: "City of Dreams: Financial literacy" for Visa, on Google Play store.
- Agents Training Game for STC Saudi Arabia.
- Nissan Automech Egypt Event 2017 AR app for Nissan Egypt.
- "Mind Pursuit" PC game project for Therapy (unfinished).
Education
Master's Programme - Game Design
Uppsala University Campus Gotland
Visby, Sweden07-2021
9-Month Diploma - Game Development Track
Information and Technology Institute (ITI)
Giza, Egypt06-2017
BSc - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport
Cairo, Egypt07-2014
Skills
- Game development with Unity
- Server maintenance
- Agile project management
- User experience evaluation
- Technical flexibility
- Outcome-oriented approach
- Collaborative teamwork
- Learning adaptability
- Audio integration with FMOD
- Netcode for Entities (multiplayer)
- Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS)
Certification
- Embedded Systems Diploma, C Programming Language, Embedded Software programming and interfacing, Working with Timers, ADC, LCD, Keypads, UART, I2C, EEPROM.
- Network Programming for Games 1, 7.5, Uppsala University, Visby, Sweden, 2020, Developed a simple multiplayer game in C++.
- AI programming for games 1 & 2, 15, Uppsala University, Visby, Sweden, 2020, Implemented Game of Life in 3D using Unity., Implemented Gomoku AI in 3D using Unity.
Accomplishments
- Release of Highstreet Calamity
- Microsoft imagine Cup 2017, won 5th place Local for Project "Lord of the Nerds" (VR game)
- Global Game Jam 2017, Voted 3rd place for Game "When the Naddaha Calls"
Projects
- Various Freelance projects from VR/AR to Mobile (NDA signed)
- Various game projects for university courses. (2D platformer and boardgame)
- "Memory Lane" for course Deep Games (course code: 5SD308) Uppsala Uni.
- Game of Life in 3D using Unity.
- Gomoku AI in 3D using Unity.
- "Lord of the Nerds": VR (Oculus Rift/HTC VIVE) (Graduation Project for ITI)
- "When the Naddaha Calls" Global Game Jam 2016 game 2D platformer.
- "Regular Repair" Global Game Jam 2020 game 2-4 Players 2D game.
- "Food Hole" Global Game Jam 2017 game VR.
- Simple Tween Engine, a tween tool for development (WIP) for Unity 3D in C#.
- Simple Alchemy VR prototype, using Unity 3D in C#.
- Grid Builder (Square-3DSquare-Hexagonal) with neighbour detection.
- Meat Factory Faults detection VR for GIZ Hackathon 2019.
- A small version of Monopoly using JavaScript.
Languages
- Arabic, native
- English, fluent (written and spoken) - IELTS certified
- Swedish, beginner
Gitlab
gitlab.com/Amrmhady92
Timeline
Senior Unity Developer
Highstreet
07.2023 - 04.2026
Unity Developer
Dephion B.V.
11.2021 - 05.2023
Freelance (fulltime) Unity Developer
Dephion B.V.
03.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Gameplay Developer
KandooZ Studio
03.2018 - 09.2020
Junior Game Developer
Appsinnovate
08.2017 - 03.2018
Master's Programme - Game Design
Uppsala University Campus Gotland
9-Month Diploma - Game Development Track
Information and Technology Institute (ITI)
BSc - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport