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Benjamin Masena

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Summary

Aspiring game developer with a passion for creating engaging and interactive digital experiences. Specializes in Unity game development, programming with C#, C++, and collaborative project management. Key projects include Merlin Card Game and Bubblemets, showcasing both team collaboration and solo development capabilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Assistant/Unity Developer

Helsinki XR Center
Helsinki
01.2025 - Current
  • Coded, tested and debugged programs in accordance with established standards.
  • Directed programming and documentation development team, offering insight into design process and procedures.
  • Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
  • Continuously researched and implemented new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
  • Debugged and resolved software bugs, improving system performance and stability.
  • Met schedule and deadlines by ensuring that work was completed efficiently.
  • Organized and maintained project documents and records.

Programmer for Bubblements

Finnish Game Jam Veikkaus
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Coded, tested and debugged programs in accordance with established standards.
  • Modified existing database structures to improve system performance.
  • Coordinated with project managers regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.

Programmer for 5 G in Games

Unbreakable Connectivity hackathon
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: (Nokia, Telia)
  • (Nokia, Telia)
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing applications for additional functionality.
  • Coded, tested and debugged programs in accordance with established standards.

Created a solo project Space Bread, a 2D platformer

XAMK Game Jam
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed game logic and system code for 2D platform game.
  • Implemented new features into existing game architectures.

Programmer for Raiz of the Roots

Finnish Game Jam Next Games
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Created scripts in C# to control the behavior of objects within the game.
  • Tested and debugged code written in C# to ensure proper functioning of the game.
  • Collaborated closely with designers, artists and other developers to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Utilized version control systems such as Git to manage source code changes between team members.

Unity Game Developer Snake Game

Passion project
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed C# scripts to create game logic and mechanics in Unity.
  • Utilized version control systems such as Git to manage source code changes.
  • Tested game builds across multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and WebGL.

Created a Solo Project Merlin Card Game

Passion Project
Helsinki
01.2021 - 02.2025
  • Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules.
  • Debugged various issues related to gameplay, AI scripting, memory management.

Education

Game Programming -

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
01.2024

Game Programming -

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
01.2022

High School -

Eira Adult High School
01.2019

High School -

Vuosaari High School
01.2016

Secondary School - Additional Year

Myllypuro Secondary School
01.2015

Community School -

Herttoniemi Community School
01.2012

Skills

  • C#
  • C
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Typescript
  • JavaScript
  • Unity
  • Blender
  • Krita
  • Git
  • API integration
  • Debugging techniques
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Google Data Analyst Certification, 2022
  • Google IT Support Certification, 2022
  • Emergency First Aid Certification, 2014
  • Youth Leader Training, 2013

References

Kari Ruonela, Youth Director, +358 40 658 2807

Languages

Suomi

English

Ruotsi

Timeline

Project Assistant/Unity Developer

Helsinki XR Center
01.2025 - Current

Programmer for Bubblements

Finnish Game Jam Veikkaus
01.2025 - 01.2025

Programmer for 5 G in Games

Unbreakable Connectivity hackathon
01.2024 - 12.2024

Programmer for Raiz of the Roots

Finnish Game Jam Next Games
10.2023 - 11.2023

Created a solo project Space Bread, a 2D platformer

XAMK Game Jam
01.2023 - 12.2023

Unity Game Developer Snake Game

Passion project
11.2022 - 12.2022

Created a Solo Project Merlin Card Game

Passion Project
01.2021 - 02.2025

Game Programming -

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Game Programming -

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

High School -

Eira Adult High School

High School -

Vuosaari High School

Secondary School - Additional Year

Myllypuro Secondary School

Community School -

Herttoniemi Community School

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