Brayden Layton
@braydenlayton
Software Developer with 5+ years across C++/Python development, Unreal game systems, and data analytics dashboards.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m a proactive Software Developer with 5+ years experience across software, game systems, and data analytics. I’m known for clear communication, proactive debugging, and impact-driven problem solving.
In my recent role as a Data Analyst at New West Equipment, I designed and maintained Python-based dashboards, automated workflows to reduce manual input, and integrated SQL to extract actionable insights from large datasets. I worked with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions that improved efficiency.
Previously, I built and optimized Unreal Engine UI and gameplay systems as a Game Systems/UI Programmer and Associate C++ Game Programmer, developing features in Company of Heroes 3 and debugging multi-platform builds. I also authored dev-ready reproduction steps and technical documentation, and in projects like Accelerate I built spline-based track tooling and a vehicle power-up system while coordinating task execution across a team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Analyst
New West Equipment
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Designed and maintained Python-based dashboards to visualize business-critical data. Automated workflows to reduce manual input and used SQL queries to extract actionable insights for stakeholders.
UI Programmer
Beamdog
Mar 2023 - Oct 2023 (7 months)
Designed and optimized UI code for performant execution within Unreal Engine 5. Collaborated with QA and UX to test and polish major game systems, and debugged multi-platform build message/session sync issues.
Associate C++ Game Programmer
Relic Entertainment
Jul 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years 4 months)
Developed gameplay features including Tank Riding, Forward Bases, and Breach mechanics for Company of Heroes 3. Converted design documentation into scalable, performance-focused code and supported QA by troubleshooting bugs and authoring dev-ready reproduction steps.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LaSalle College Vancouver
Bachelor of Computer Science, Game Programming
2016 - 2019
Earned a Bachelor of Computer Science with a focus on Game Programming at LaSalle College Vancouver from 2016 to 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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