Venture

Open-world survival + co-op climbing

Team Size: 2

Role: Lead Engineer

Project Details:

Networking

Natively co-op, using Netcode for GameObjects and Steamworks Lobbies. All gameplay logic written with server-authority checks and synchronization in mind.

Physics-Based Climbing

Snappy and responsive rope climbing core mechanic. Built to be easy to learn but with enough skill to challenge repeat players. Works on any surface in the game.

Open World

Multiple hours of content across three distinct biomes. Used LODs and optimization tools to keep the game running at 60+ FPS throughout wide environment shots.

Venture

Open-world survival + co-op climbing

Team Size: 2

Role: Lead Engineer

BLUE

Spaceship building and physics-based combat

Team Size: 30+

Role: Systems Engineer

Mantle

Minigame combat and dynamic narrative sequences

Team Size: 27

Role: Gameplay + UI Engineer

Flower Defense

3D tower defense meets gardening sim

Team Size: 2

Role: Technical Designer

About Me

Hey! I'm Ian, a gameplay engineer currently studying at USC, with a focus on character action and player-facing systems.

I love working at the boundary of game feel and engineering: building responsive movement, punchy combat systems, and abilities that encourage player creativity. I'm fascinated by the technical process of turning subjective goals like "responsive," "expressive," or "satisfying" into concrete, polished mechanics.

Outside of programming, I also draw and 3D model characters, which gives me a unique perspective on how animation, silhouette, and visual feedback shape game feel.