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Felipe Viana

Software & Game Developer · Gameplay Programmer

Summary

Software & Game Developer focused on gameplay programming with Unreal Engine 5 and C++. Epic Games–certified in Unreal Engine Fundamentals and Game Design, with a strong, Microsoft-certified C++ foundation and full-stack web experience across React, Next.js, and Node.js. I build gameplay systems and interactive experiences, turning mechanics into features players feel — and recently completed a Computer Systems certificate at BCIT, graduating with distinction.

Skills

Game Development:Unreal Engine 5, C++, Gameplay Programming, Game Design
Languages:C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
Web & Backend:React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, Django
Data & Tools:Git, Docker, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

Projects

  • Letmeask

    React · Firebase
    • Real-time Q&A web app with live data updates.
    • Authentication, routing, pagination, and Context API state management.
  • News Platform

    Next.js · Stripe
    • Subscription news app using server-side rendering (SSR) and static generation (SSG).
    • Integrated Stripe payments with webhooks and GitHub OAuth via NextAuth.
  • Megalodon Website

    JavaScript → React
    • Migrated a vanilla-JS site to React and improved page-load speed by ~80%.
    • Rebuilt with a mobile-first, responsive layout and organized architecture.

Experience

Dispatcher / IT Support · Diamond Delivery

Oct 2021 – Present

Vancouver, BC

  • Provide technical support for internal software systems and troubleshoot hardware and networking issues.
  • Built lightweight system automation and digital tools that improved route planning and cut manual paperwork.
  • Act as liaison between dispatch and IT, identifying system improvements from user feedback.

Web Developer (Volunteer) · Megalodon Inc.

May 2022 – Aug 2022

Remote

  • Built and maintained responsive, user-friendly websites in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Implemented MySQL databases for content management with a focus on data integrity and efficient queries.
  • Instrumented analytics events and conversion tracking (Google Analytics, Adobe Marketing Suite).

Certifications

  • Unreal Engine Fundamentals · Epic Games2026
  • Introduction to Game Design · Epic Games2025
  • Object-Oriented Programming with C++ · Microsoft2026
  • Intermediate C++ Programming Techniques · Microsoft2026
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals · Microsoft2026

Education

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Certificate in Computer Systems · Graduated with Distinction · GPA 80% · Burnaby, BC

Jan 2023 – Apr 2026

Udemy

Unreal Engine 5 C++ Developer · Learn C++ & Make Video Games

2023

Rocketseat

React JS Developer Program

2021