Muhammad Shaaf

Lead Game Developer

OctalGames • Full-time

Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 • 7 mos

-Led Unreal Engine development workflows and mentored junior developers, directing task delegation for core game mechanics including custom ball collision and rigid-body physics. -Engineered vehicle physics and arcade mechanics, implementing dynamic nitro/boost systems, core gameplay loops, and responsive UI interfaces using C++ and Blueprints. -Designed secure user authentication systems, integrating AWS cloud backend services with Unreal Engine VR titles for user accounts and login verification. -Oversee project architecture and code reviews, ensuring scalable codebases, optimized frame rates, and seamless cross-functional team coordination.

Game Developer

Aimbot studio • Full-time

May 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mos

-Built core gameplay mechanics for a VR Formula 1 pit-stop simulation game targeting real-time procedural interaction. -Implemented interactive physics-based tools for realistic pit-crew tasks, including pneumatic tire replacement, hydraulic car jacks, and fuel management mechanics. -Optimized VR frame rates and interaction collision detection to ensure low-latency performance during precise user inputs.

Game Developer

Elytra Studios • Full-time

Jul 2021 - May 2022 • 10 mos

-Built and deployed interactive mobile applications, integrating Firebase backend services for user authentication and automated email verifications. -Developed modular C# scripts for UI components, game loops, and data storage to maintain clean project architecture. -Managed mobile build deployment pipelines for Android and iOS platforms, addressing performance bottlenecks and device compatibility issues.