Huzaifa Saboowala - Game Programmer Portfolio

Game Programmer

I'm a Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in the game development industry, delivering gameplay systems, UI features, and backend logic across multiple mobile game titles. Proven ability to build scalable game features, support live operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready content from early development through release.

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Unity

I have a good amount of experience in using Unity Game Engine. All the game projects I have in my portfolio are developed in Unity. I've used Unity 2D as well as Unity 3D.

Microsoft Visual Studio

I have used Visual Studio for writing all C# scripts created in Unity. I have also used this tool for all my C++ projects as well as .Net Window Form (WinForm) projects.

Eclipse

I have used Eclipse IDE throughout the course of my job as a Java Developer. I am familiar with WAR files, JAR files as well as the entire interface.

Android Studio

I have a fair amount of experience working with Android Studio. I have created a few basic applications as part of my studies but none of those applications are published yet.

Photon PUN

I have adequate level of experience in using Photon PUN with Unity for Multiplayer Games. I have developed two multiplayer games using Photon PUN.

Version Control

I am well familiar with Git Version Control system. I have used SourceTree for Git GUI. All my projects are available as repositories on my GitHub and GitLab profile.

Project Management Tools

Working individually or in a team, I have used HacknPlan, JIRA for managing tasks in each project with respect to Backlogs, Weekly Sprints, Task Boards.

Misc

Some other softwares which I am familiar with but aren't relevant to my field are- Adobe Photoshop, Blender, Filmora, Audacity, Google Web Designer, AutoCAD.

Software Engineer

☕️Developed and maintained gameplay systems, UI features, and backend logic across multiple mobile game titles in a live-service environment.
☕️Implemented core game mechanics, feature systems, and player-facing content while ensuring performance, scalability, and stability across releases.
☕️Collaborated with designers, artists, and QA teams to translate design documentation into functional in-game systems and features.
☕️Supported live operations through bug fixing, debugging, performance improvements, and resolving critical production issues.

Koolhaus Games Inc.September 2021 - Present

AI/Systems Programmer

☕️ Worked with a team of seven (3 Programmers, 2 Designers and 2 Artists) to develop a reverse horror game called “Ahmmit’s Gate” as a part of our Capstone Project for our final semester of Game Development-Advanced Programming course at Sheridan College.
☕️ Developed two different types of enemy NPCs with unique behaviours using Finite State Machines. Integrated behaviours with animations as well.
☕️ Implemented Player Detection system for enemies using Cone of View logic.
☕️ Implemented the Camera Control system.
☕️ Implemented the checkpoint system.
☕️ Contributed to refine other mechanics as well, implemented by other programmers.

A Few Screws Loose StudioMay 2020 - August 2020

Software Engineer

☕️ Developed mobile applications for client parties by integrating their APIs (REST/SOAP) to the company’s system.
☕️ Understood the client API document and identify the required HTTP methods (GET/POST) for data.
☕️ Integrated the REST API of Idea-Vodafone cellular company to allow mobile bill payments through the application. It was one of the biggest projects signed by the company.
☕️ Performed atleast 7-8 client API Integrations throughout my employment duration.

Synergistic Financial Networks Pvt. Ltd.November 2018 - August 2019

Operations Executive

☕️ This was a contract based internship.
☕️ Responsible for negotiating with venue partners for hosting e-Sports tournaments.
☕️ Organized one grand PS4 FIFA 19 tournament in Mumbai, India. (Prize pool- Rs. 1,00,000)
☕️ Organized multiple online PUBG tournaments as well as one on-site tournament. (Foot fall- 450 Participants)

Paradox GamersFebruary 2018 - August 2019

Mobile Application Development : Post Graduate Diploma

🎓 Acquired knowledge for developing games for Android devices.
🎓 Designed various rich media used for mobile and web applications using Adobe Photoshop and Wondershare Filmora.
🎓 Learnt backend database integration with a website using MySQL and PHP.
🎓 Learned Android Studio and developed a few basic applications as well.
🎓 Created a two 3D Humanoid models and a few other 3D models using Blender.
🎓 Gathered knowledge on writing Project Proposals, different Project Management techniques, SCRUMS as well as learnt tools like JIRA.

Canadore CollegeSeptember 2020 - May 2021

Game Development-Advanced Programming : Post Graduate Diploma

🎓 Learnt various concepts associated with C++ and developed a Game Engine as a part of a team.
🎓 Learnt the fundamentals of Gameplay Programming and got hands-on experience in Unity.
🎓 Learnt development of various design tools in Unity.
🎓 Learnt data driven design along with Windows Form applications written in C#.
🎓 Learnt fundamentals for developing games for mobiles and consoles other than PC.
🎓 Learnt how AI is implemented in Games, use of Finite State Machines, Steering Behaviors and Behavior Trees.
🎓 Learnt networking modules like Photon PUN and RakNet.
🎓 Learnt Project Management in Games, writing Game Design Documents, Game Proposals, Project Charter and also used HackNPlan as our Project Management tool for our final capstone project.

Sheridan CollegeSeptember 2019 - August 2020

Bachelors in Computer Engineering

🎓 Gained knowledge on structured and object oriented programming languages (C and JAVA).
🎓 Learnt different Data structures and Algorithms.
🎓 Gained knowledge on Computer Hardware and Architecture.
🎓 Learnt fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing and various Image Processing techniques.

Anjuman-I-Islam's M.H. Saboo Siddik College of EngineeringAugust 2014 - June 2018