Contact

sdemian95@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/sandy-demian

Programming

C++, Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java

Visual Studio, Perforce, Frostbite, Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity, Jira, GitLab

Interactive Entertainment, M.S.

Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy

December 2020

GPA: 3.80/4.0

Computer Science, B.S.

University of Central Florida

December 2018

GPA: 3.77/4.0

Maxis, Unpublished Sims Game | Oct 2022 - May 2024

Iterated on the custom animation system integrated into UE5 for next gen Sims title
Added support for more flexible layering of animations to achieve multitasking behaviors in characters
Worked with animators to improve authoring animation content that supports layering
Collaborated with gameplay engineers and expanded on the animation system’s API for requesting animation to support character multitasking needs
Created a custom plugin that extends UE5’s Animation Rewind Debugger

EA Studios, Central Tech | May 2021 - Oct 2022

Expanded on the replay capabilities of the Frostbite engine to allow for user generated content
Worked on a major feature from start to end including gathering requirements, system design, implementation, integration, and maintenance
Collaborated with the Frostbite development team to develop and integrate engine modifications to support the feature
Collaborated with stakeholders and game teams to ensure requirements were aligned and integrated the project into one of the current titles using Frostbite

Fortnite UI | Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

Worked on Fortnite's quest system to extend and improve the NPC quests
Collaborated with gameplay engineers to add UI support for a new gameplay feature
Fixed bugs in various areas of Fortnite including the store, locker, HUD, and settings