🧙 Game Programming Wizard

Nícolas Parreiras

Contagem, Brazil

5+ years as Unity/Unreal Sorcerer • Caster of Gameplay, UIs, AIs, and Tool/Automation spells • Well Versed in Game Art/Design • Banisher of Technical Debt and Rework demons • Empowering teams to build memorable games, not fix bugs!

English (C1+ / Advanced)

Brazilian Portuguese (C2 / Native)

What I work with

Unity

Unreal

C++

Godot

Nix

Linux

Git

Lua

Unity

Unreal

C++

Godot

Nix

Linux

Git

Lua

Unity

Unreal

C++

Godot

Nix

Linux

Git

Lua

Rider

Neovim

Bash

GitHub

GitLab

OpenAI

Copilot

Anthropic

Ollama

Codeium

Docker

Podman

Hugo

Tailwind CSS

CSS

HTML

Notion

SQLite

PostgreSQL

Nginx

Raspberry Pi

Projects

Zynga's Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells

Zynga's Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells

Unity

Git

Game UI

ASP.NET

Prepare to master spells, outsmart challenges, and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World while becoming enchanted by the most marvelous matching puzzles.

Legacy of Sin (Franchise)

Unity

Fiverr

The Father's Sacrifice is a route defense combined with an epic fantasy storyline straight out of a 90s TV serial. Face an orcish army in a fantasy take on early modern warfare! Deploy your men, hold the line, and defend the kingdom!

Merge Dolls

Unity

Fiverr

Merge Dolls is a fun match 3 online game where you can compete for real prizes!

Friend HUD

Unreal

C++

Blueprints

A simple and cute project to learn about Unreal's UI and Viewmodel systems

Geena: The Tower of Chaos

Unity

Conquer the Tower of Chaos floor by floor, slaying a variety of enemies in intense and chaotic battles while avoiding traps and gathering loot - if you manage to survive, of course

Best Lost n' Found

Unity

Work on a completely normal Lost and Found Network! Trust me, nothing weird happens here, just impatient customers looking for their belongings, ready to throw something in your face. Find what they are looking for (or at least something close to it) while more lost objects arrive at all times.

Door Quest

Unreal

C++

Blueprints

A game with simple Doors and Keys mechanics, made as training for Unreal 5.4

FPS Prototype

Unreal

Blueprints

This is a project made as a training for Unreal Engine, Blueprints and AI with Behavior Trees

Experience

Globant (Game Studio)

Game Developer Semi Senior Advance

June 2022 - February 2025

• Developed and polished multiple Unreal Engine training projects (FPS Prototype, Door Quest, Friend HUD, and Mystica), using Blueprints and C++, alongside previous project work, demonstrating strong time management and dedication to skill development

• Delivered 200+ high-quality improvements and bug fixes in Unity, with C#, for Zynga’s Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells (20M+downloads), directly impacting revenue growth through 15+ monetizable features and live events

• Cooperated with UI/UX, and Art teams to implement 10+ stunning interfaces, while analyzing specs, creating costing docs, and maintaining clear communication to align with Zynga’s goals as an outsourced developer

Fiverr (Seller)

Freelancer Consultant Game Developer

December 2020 - June 2022

• Developed 5+ complete game titles (e.g., Merge Dolls) from scratch and enhanced 30+ existing ones (e.g., Legacy of Sin: The Father Sacrifice) by debugging, optimizing performance, and adding new features

• Built a strong reputation on the platform by ensuring timely delivery, earning 60+ positive reviews from satisfied buyers and a solid 5-star rating

• Managed deadlines, estimates, and direct communication with 40+ clients, while addressing feedback to meet requirements

Compasso UOL

Game Developer Intern

May 2021 - August 2021

• Developed 2 game prototypes using Unreal Engine (FPS Prototype) and Unity (Inventory Prototype), showcasing proficiency in Blueprints, Game AI, and C#

• Praised by instructors/contractors for exceptional organization and efficiency in Blueprints and C# implementation

Minas Educa

App Developer Freelancer

December 2019 – April 2020

• Developed an Educational Quiz App using Vue.js and the Quasar Framework

2x3: Inteligência Digital

Software Developer Intern

February 2019 – January 2020

• Delivered 100+ bug fixes and improvements across 5+ full-stack projects using Java, PHP, and Ruby on Rails

• Managed Linux servers with Apache and databases via SSH, managing multiple PostgreSQL/MySQL while providing direct Help Desk support, solving 20+ tickets

Open Source Contributor

Jan 2020 - Present

Contributing to open source projects