Erik Simon
Games Programming Bachelor
About me
Hello! I am a 23-year-old game developer from Germany with a passion for game programming and design, currently seeking work. I am passionate about everything related to game development, with a particular love for game systems, game AI, and designing emergent behavior elements, such as cards for card games.
I am looking to apply my skills as a designer or gameplay programmer.
Ascend the Mountain
Ascend the Mountain is a roguelike card game I developed as part of my Bachelor’s thesis, adapting the design of Duelyst to fit a roguelike format and expanding it with my own design ideas, considerations, and card sets.
Coding Skills
Over the past four years, as I have practiced programming as a hobby and throughout my time at university, I have explored various approaches to programming. My primary focus has been on game systems, game AI, and other core aspects of programming.
During this time, I also learned to program in several languages, including C#, C++, and by writing Compute Shaders to optimize various parts of my programs.
Examples of these projects can be found in the portfolio section of this site.
Project & Team management
In most of my projects, I have taken on the role of project manager. This has been the case not only in private projects but also in group projects I’ve participated in, such as student projects and game jams. In these projects, I was responsible for planning goals, setting timeframes, assigning tasks based on team members' skill sets, and ensuring the successful completion of these tasks.
One project where I gained significant experience, which you can find in my portfolio, is Demi Demons.
Game Design
In most of the projects I work on, I take on a dual role as both programmer and designer. This often involves making key decisions or facilitating discussions on these topics with all participants who wish to provide input. I was responsible for the design of the three primary projects listed in my portfolio. Additionally, my bachelor project, Ascend the Mountain, includes a design document that I used to create an entire card set to fit seamlessly into the game.
Learn more about me and the projects I have done
I recently finished my Bachelors Degree and I am currently looking for work opportunities in the Games Development industry to apply my skills and create interesting experiences for those passionate about Gaming.