Inflexion Games (formerly Improbable Canada)

Game Programmer (May 2019—October 2021)

I worked as a programmer for UI/UX and Gameplay on the crafting-survival game Nightingale.

What did my job involve?

• Writing C++ code and Blueprints to iterate on various systems
• Working closely with Unreal Engine 4's Slate and UMG frameworks to build menus and other UIs
• Creating and maintaining a robust suite of automated tests, including full coverage of the UI system
• Prioritizing stability and fixing regressions rapidly before adding new features
• Working with native and external profiling tools to optimize performance
• Working with designers and artists to cultivate the best possible game experience

I'm also credited as a contributor (nklose) for Unreal Engine version 4.26 for a change I made to allow users choose a blueprint class as the default parent for UI widgets newly-created in the editor.

What's Improbable?

Improbable is a software and video game development company founded in 2012 in London. I work for its Canadian office in Edmonton, Alberta. The studio's goal is to use SpatialOS alongside Unreal Engine to create a multiplayer RPG world.

You can learn more about Improbable at its official website.