Liquid Heart Studios
Lead Programmer building core systems including minigames, dialogue, input, and in-game programming tools. Integrated Ink, Firebase, Unity IAP/ads.
About Me
I'm a versatile and passionate Programmer & Game Developer having released titles available on Nintendo Switch, Mobile, and PC, driven by curiosity and a hunger for growth, I enjoy using my creative problem-solving skills to bring games to life.
When I'm not programming or developing games, I'm either at the gym, listening to music, or playing games, with some of my favorite titles including Escape From Tarkov, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
Thank you for visiting, If you'd like to reach out, you can contact me on LinkedIn or here.
Skills & Technologies
Amazon Web Services
Azure PlayFab
Photon Networking
Unity Gaming Services
Steamworks.NET
In-App Purchases
Systems Design
Database Management
Project Management
Unity
C#
JavaScript
MySQL
Tool Development
UX/UI Design
testimonials
Dylan was able to come in onto a project that had significant existing problems and holes within its codebase and was able to just get things working quickly and efficiently. My only regret with working with him is that I did not hire him sooner.
Lead Designer - Not Dead Design
Throughout our collaboration, Dylan consistently demonstrated their problem-solving skills, teamwork abilities, clear communication, and dedication to delivering high-quality work. Their enthusiasm, professionalism, and proactive approach make them an invaluable asset to any game development team.
Lead Designer - Lightmare Studios
Experience
Lightmare Studios
Lead Programmer / Art Director for Infinity Wars: TCG, as well as providing game dev related mentorship for individuals with disabilities.
Not Dead Design, Whitethorn Games
Lead Programmer on Kana Quest, optimizing for Switch post-Steam release. Refactored codebase, adding input support and enhancing accessibility in collaboration with QA and porting teams.
World Skills National Competition
Worked as Lead Artist to win second place in the national round of Australia's largest vocational education competition.
Started development on Project: A Wild Tale
Started development on Project: A Wild Tale, a pixel art survival storyteller, currently on hiatus until further notice.
"Wolf in sheeps clothing" - Game Jam
Lead Programmer for the juniors team in a "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", juniors vs. seniors game jam competition, resulting in a win.
World Skills Regional Competition
Worked as Lead Programmer to win third place in the regional round of Australia's largest vocational education competition.
Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games
Graduated with high distinctions and the Dean's Award for Outstanding Graduate, during my studies I fullfilled several roles on student projects, including: Lead Programmer, Art Director, Lead UI Designer & UX Designer.
Website
Started development on what would become this very site.
Platformer Prototype
Prototyped a 2D pixel art platformer in Game Maker over one year.
Mods for Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas
Developed and released multiple mods, including one introducing passive health regeneration and another deploying missile-equipped attack helicopters at a specified wanted level.
Art Gallery
Infinity Wars - Chat User Interface DesignDesigned Infinity War's Chat UI, including Chat rooms, friend list, 'Queue Invites' & Deck sharing.
Infinity Wars - User Interface Style DirectionLed a UI overhaul that evolved from an experiment into the default design, inspired by Artifact and Teamfight Tactics, and set a new visual standard for the project.
Prelude GardenGradient Texturing & Particle Design
Oh Shroom!User Interface & Rune Particle Design
Covid 2: Electric BoogalooMobile Game UI Design & Skybox Cubemap
Infinity Wars - CTCG Monetization Model Visual OverhaulRedesigned Infinity War's 'Grayscale' cards into 'Worn' cards to improve contrast, readability, and affordance.
Infinity Wars - Reverse Engineered Foiling ShaderReverse-engineered the original IW1 foiling effect, implementing enhancements to improve visual distinction and preserve card artwork integrity, overall improving clarity and premium feel to foiled cards.
Oh Shroom! - Character Design & CreationCreated 'shroomy guy' a low poly character, from concept to implementation, including rigging, animation and texturing.
Oh Shroom!Wind Waker Inspired Particles Sheet
Oh Shroom!Wind Waker Inspired Enemy Particles