A Brief Introduction

Howdy, I’m Jarne, and I would like to introduce myself as a highly driven programmer with a love for creating innovative game experiences, being most enthusiastic about exploring the growing technologies concerning Gameplay Programming.

I have been an avid gamer for as long as I can remember, which has led to my creative profession today. My expertise has grown through my education at Howest University of Applied Sciences studying Digital Arts & Entertainment, known for its excellence and three-time award-winning “Best Game Design & Development School” by The Rookies World School Rankings®.

Through college, independent projects, and professional work, I have gained experience in different programming languages and game engines. My experience in game development includes designing user interfaces, optimizing game performance, and most importantly creating gameplay mechanics- and systems alongside fellow game designers, artists, audio engineers, and other colleagues. 

Programming Skills

Coding Languages
  • C++
  • C#
  • Lua
  • HLSL
  • Python (basic knowledge)
  • HTML, CSS (basic knowledge)
Tools & Technologies
Game Engines & Frameworks

  • Unreal Engine 4
  • Unreal Engine 5
  • Unity
  • Cobra
  • PhysX
  • DirectX11, D3D11
  • FMOD

Debugging & Optimization

  • Visual Studio
  • VS Profiler
  • Telemetry 2
  • RenderDoc
  • Unreal Session Frontend
  • Unreal Insights

Version Control Systems

  • Perforce
  • Subversion (TortoiseSVN)
  • GitHub (GitHub Desktop)
  • Git (Fork)

Other

  • 3DS Max
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Substance Painter
  • Confluence
  • Review Board

Other Skills

Soft Skills

Communicator:
Communicating is key, not being afraid to ask questions and keeping everyone on the same page on a project is the key to fluent development. Effective communication/documentation ensures cohesive team efforts and smooth project progress, impacting both coding and production workflows.

Critical Thinker:
Taking a minute to anticipate the time, complexity, effort, and required scalability of the task at hand can save a lot of time in the long run. I believe in prioritizing the software quality and constantly strive for improvements. 

Jack Of All Trades:
I maintain a broad understanding of game technologies, with a focus on gameplay/game systems, and find it important to continually adapt to the industry’s rapidly changing technologies. Understanding everyone’s job means being able to better anticipate their needs, enhancing the workflow.

Languages
  • Dutch (native)
  • English (fluent)
  • French (high-school level)
Certifications