Shamli Sahani

Game Developer with 4+ years of experience across commercial studios and freelance projects, designing and building gameplay systems in Unity, Unreal Engine, and web-based platforms. Specialised in player mechanics, gameplay AI, and performance optimization, with hands-on experience delivering complete systems from prototyping to deployment.

Experience across mobile, web, and PC projects, including client-based development and live game delivery. MSc in Computer Games Development (UK).

Game Developer at Gracy Woods Games (2024-04 – 2024-09)

• Improved performance and system stability for a real-time character-based application.
• Enhanced frame stability through OOP refactoring, asset pipeline optimization, and memory management.
• Integrated voice and messaging APIs for real-time cross-platform interaction.
• Conducted testing, debugging, and UAT to ensure release readiness.
• Contributed to Unreal Engine planning through documentation, presentations, and technical discussions.

Game Development Executive (Gameplay Systems & LiveOps) at MHG Technologies (Hunter Games) (2022-07 – 2024-04)

• Delivered 10+ web-based casual games across multiple engines (Unity, Godot, Pixi.js, Cocos2d).
• Owned full development cycles from prototype to client delivery across multiple projects.
• Designed gameplay systems, including enemy behavior patterns, movement systems, and progression mechanics.
• Built reusable modular systems, improving development efficiency across projects.
• Deployed and maintained live web games integrated into client platforms.
• Managed client communication, including requirements, iteration, and delivery.

Gameplay Programmer at MHG Technologies (Hunter Games) (2022-01 – 2022-06)

• Built complete gameplay loops, progression systems, and puzzle mechanics across multiple titles.
• Integrated third-party services, including analytics, authentication, and ad SDKs.
• Implemented save/load systems for persistent gameplay data.

Game Developer Intern at MHG Technologies (Hunter Games) (2021-07 – 2021-12)

• Developed gameplay prototypes for hyper-casual projects.
• Implemented enemy behavior patterns and gameplay systems independently.
• Refactored legacy code into a structured OOP architecture.

Independent Game Developer (Freelance) at Independent (2023-01 – Present)

• Delivered complete game projects, including a puzzle-based casual game and a 3D gameplay experience.
• Worked as a sole developer, handling gameplay systems, integration, and deployment.
• Collaborated with artists while managing full technical implementation.
• Worked directly with clients to gather requirements and iterate on features.

MSc in Computer Games Development – Manchester Metropolitan University (2024-09 – 2025-09)

BSc in Computer Science – Vishwakarma University (2019-04 – 2022-04)