Exaud

Technical Writer · Software Developer
11/2021 - Present | Full-time

☛ Designed and implemented multiplayer features in gamified experiences;
☛ Authored internal technical and design documentation;
☛ Presented project proposals within technical specifications.
☛ Designed a level for an online gamified experience.

Tech Lead (Parental Leave Cover)
12/2023 - 02/2024 | Full-time

☛ Led a Research and Development team to exceed client expectations;
☛ Streamlined non-technical team members' pipelines with designer-friendly tools;
☛ Generated great interest in moving the project into pre-production.

Junior Software Developer
11/2020 - 11/2021 | Full-time

☛ Implemented multiplayer features in gamified experiences;

Arboresis

Game Designer · Writer
09/2021 - Present | Independent development

☛ Designed and developed casual mobile games Phased and Ink;
☛ Prototyped and wrote story content for Regents of the Undead Realm and Uphaven Chronicles;
☛ Wrote and launched An Interdimensional Ode to the Oresis Tree.

Rogue Artists Ensemble

Lead Game Programmer
10/2020 - 01/2023 | Contract

☛ Led programming for narrative-focused AR game Kaidan Project: Alone;
☛ Created tools for smoother asset integration by non-technical teammates;
☛ Programmed LA-based augmented reality events and interactions.

Dweebs Global

Scriptwriter
01/2021 - 05/2021 | Freelance

☛ Wrote scripts for mental health awareness videos, promoting Dweebs Global's free mentorship and therapy services.

Ground Control Studios

Technical Narrative Designer
04/2020 - 09/2020 | Internship

☛ Developed plot and content for a narrative-oriented puzzle game;
☛ Co-wrote with guidance from a narrative consultant;
☛ Created and maintained narrative and puzzle design documents;
☛ Prototyped in-engine narrative sequences and game mechanics.

HEI-Lab Universidade Lusófona

UI & UX Designer
11/2019 - 03/2020 | Internship

☛ Designed UX based on research in emotional responses;
☛ Translated gathered insights into user-centered interfaces.

Lusófona University of Porto

Videogames and Multimedia Applications
09/2017 - 06/2020 | Bachelor's Degree

Grade: Finished top of class, with a 4.1/5 GPA
☛ Game Design I & II: 18 out of 20
☛ Scriptwriting and Interactive Narrative: 16 out of 20
☛ Interaction Design: 16 out of 20
☛ Communication Design: 17 out of 20
☛ All Programming courses 16 or above