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David Ville

David Ville

Game Developer, Technical Artist And Educator
Guadalajara,JAL

Summary

Experienced Game Developer with over 10 years of experience using Unity.

Excellent reputation for teaching at college degree topics related to Game Dev.

Enthusiast to share knowledge and democratize Game Development helping in making it easier to understand for newcomers.

Overview

2
2
Languages
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3
Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Developer

Multiple / Self
Zapopan, Jalisco
01.2011 - Current

Worked on about 30 Videogames and Interactive projects for the past 10 years for different clients as:

  • Advert Games
  • Architectural Visualizations
  • AR and VR Apps
  • Interactive experiences

College Professor

Uniat
Zapopan, Jalisco
05.2011 - Current

Created lesson plans for courses, related to Game Development.

Teach Classes on the topics:

  • Unity (from beginner to mid level)
  • Programming
  • Shader Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Level Design
  • Project Management
  • Motion Graphics

Senior Technical Artist

Cosmogonía Caótica
Zapopan, Jalisco
01.2020 - 01.2021

Created Shaders, Editor Tools and Procedural tools for BitUp videogame using mostly Unity and Houdini.

  • Created Houdini Digital Asset Tools to easily convert Level Design blockout inside Unity into Final Game Environments with props improving production time from months to 1 week per level.
  • Worked closely with programmers and artist to create functional workflow tools.

College Professor

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
Zapopan, Jalisco
04.2011 - 12.2017

Helped to develop semester outlines and instructional plans for videogame classes.

Teach two Unity courses:

  • "Videogames integration" focused on introduction to Unity software, art tools and game design theory.
  • "Videogames programing" focused on C# and Gameplay

Lead Programmer

Unosquare
Zapopan, Jalisco
02.2014 - 05.2017

Lead the development team providing guidance to newest team members and helped to shape and solved problems

Published 3 videogames:

  • Adele Following the Signs ( Steam )
  • Thumbeats (Android / iOS )
  • RPG Gems ( Android )

Lead Programmer

Flynet Studios
Zapopan, Jalisco
05.2013 - 01.2014

Programmed a remake for FX3 (Fist for Fighting ) game released for iOS and Android.

  • More than 10 million installs on Android alone
  • Improved Artificial Intelligence
  • Remade all game logic and player controller
  • Changed new art

Software Development Engineer

3DMX
Zapopan, Jalisco
05.2011 - 01.2014

Developed an administrative Software for 3DMX University, with features

  • Data Base for all students and professors
  • Student Grades
  • Class Schedules
  • Automated Payments

Post Producer

Estacion Liquida
Puebla, Puebla
05.2008 - 12.2010

Created video content including:

  • 2D Motion Graphics
  • Compositing and Video editing
  • 3D modelling, animation, rendering
  • Architectural Visualizations
  • Graphic Design

Education

Master of Science - Comprehensive Video Game Development

Uniat
Guadalajara, Jalisco - México
08.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Software Development Engineering

Universidad Madero
Puebla, Puebla - México
08.2004 - 12.2010

Skills

Game prototyping

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Accomplishments

  • Helped to build a Game Development and Unity community in Mexico, hosting a Unity User Group in Guadalajara Mexico for +3 years (Until Covid)
  • Managed the " Unity en Español " Facebook Group with over 27K members of spanish speakers.
  • Got the highest score on the Unity certification exam in 2016 in Latin America.
  • Won the First Place on the Houdini Game Jam 2020 with a game called "Totally Unexpected Safety Drill" made with Unity.
  • Created my own videogame company called "Fuimos Nosotros" with my fiance.
  • Spoke in multiple conferences and events related to Unity and Game Development (Campus Party 2017, DevHrMx 2013 ).
  • Developed an amazing interactive soccer experience for Nissan Champions League Tryouts Latin America in 2018 and 2019 and I was able to travel to Argentina for the event.

Software

Unity

C#

Shader

Houdini

After Effects

3Ds Max

Substance Designer

Certification

Unity Certified Developer

Work Availability

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Interests

Content Creation

Sculpting

Drawing

Level Design

Quote

Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known.
Carl Sagan

Timeline

Senior Technical Artist

Cosmogonía Caótica
01.2020 - 01.2021

Unity Certified Developer

04-2016

Master of Science - Comprehensive Video Game Development

Uniat
08.2015 - 08.2017

Lead Programmer

Unosquare
02.2014 - 05.2017

Lead Programmer

Flynet Studios
05.2013 - 01.2014

3Ds Max Certified Associate

06-2012

3Ds Max Certified Professional Surface and Look Development

06-2012

College Professor

Uniat
05.2011 - Current

Software Development Engineer

3DMX
05.2011 - 01.2014

College Professor

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
04.2011 - 12.2017

Freelance Developer

Multiple / Self
01.2011 - Current

Post Producer

Estacion Liquida
05.2008 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Software Development Engineering

Universidad Madero
08.2004 - 12.2010
David VilleGame Developer, Technical Artist And Educator