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Shahid Afridi User

@shahidafridiuser

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Gameplay Programmer with expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and innovation, where I can contribute to exciting projects and grow within a collaborative team environment.

I am a passionate Gameplay Programmer with over 3 years of experience in developing robust combat systems, AI behaviors, and player mechanics for next-generation games. My expertise lies in C++ and Blueprint development within Unreal Engine, where I focus on delivering performant and modular gameplay features that enhance player experience. I have successfully optimized AI processing by 28% and improved runtime stability through advanced concurrent programming techniques.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to various projects, including reducing critical frame drops by over 38% and achieving stable 60 FPS on mid-tier GPUs in combat-heavy scenes. My commitment to technical excellence is reflected in my ability to streamline technical planning and enhance cross-functional communication through authored gameplay APIs and UML architecture diagrams. I thrive on creating responsive gameplay systems that meet high-quality standards while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in game development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Gameplay Programmer

Given Labs

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)

Engineered custom BT/BB systems, reducing AI processing time by 28% and improving reaction latency by 20%. Authored gameplay APIs and UML architecture diagrams to streamline technical planning and cross-functional communication. Rebuilt legacy Blueprint features into clean, concurrent C++ modules, increasing runtime stability and FPS under high load.

C++Blue Print Unreal Engine AI UML Concurrent Programming Clean Code

Associate Game Programmer

Insanity Crew Games

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 (6 months)

Shipped high-fidelity traversal mechanics (climbing, cover) with procedural animation and data-driven state machines. Designed scalable ability systems using GAS, enabling 5+ dynamic class archetypes with modular extensibility. Tuned systems for next-generation console targets, achieving stable 60 FPS on mid-tier GPUs under combat-heavy scenes.

Unreal Engine C++Modular Systems Performance Optimization

UI Programmer

Level Up - GBC Capstone

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)

Delivered gamepad-optimized UI for menus and screens, contributing to a crash-free QA cycle across 30+ testing sessions. Cut UI bug count by 70% via widget architecture leveraging Blueprint Interfaces and DataTables for reusable logic.

UI Unreal Engine Widget Architecture QA Testing

Gameplay Programmer

Trinity Studio

Nov 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Refactored gameplay prototypes in C++ with multithreaded optimizations, reducing critical frame drops by over 38%. Eliminated memory spikes and animation sync issues using profiling tools (Unreal Insights, RenderDoc), resulting in FPS improvement from 40 to 55+. Led transition of interaction systems from monolithic logic to modular component-based structure, enhancing code clarity.

C++Unreal Engine Multithreading Unreal Insights RenderDoc Clean Code

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

George Brown College

Advanced Diploma in Game Programming, Game Programming

Grade: 3.5 GPA

Activities and societies: Dean's Honor List - George Brown College Fall 2023 & Fall 2024. Recognized for academic excellence and project leadership.

Emphasis on C++ systems, engine architecture, AI development, and collaborative project pipelines. Studied core concepts essential for building robust and performant game applications.