Daniel Pilich
Senior Game Developer
Graz
Summary
Highly proficient Game Developer bringing proven history of successfully utilizing latest technologies to create exciting games. Highly energetic professional with over 5 years of experience and meticulous eye for detail. Thorough understanding of gaming trends combined with expertise in various programming languages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Game Developer
Draconis Interactive
2021.02 - Current
- Ensured seamless platform compatibility by adapting games for PC, console, and mobile devices as needed.
- Enhanced gameplay experience by developing innovative features and mechanics for various game genres.
- Designed and implemented RPG gameplay systems (combat mechanics, AI behavior trees, mount/flight systems) in Unreal Engine 5.
- Collaborated with narrative designers to align game mechanics with story-driven player choices.
- Debugged, tested, and polished features for the shipped indie RPG, Legends of Serathis.
Junior Game Developer
Eclipse Games
2019.03 - 2021.01
- Built quest and dialogue systems for a fantasy RPG prototype.
- Implemented core combat mechanics using C++ and Blueprint scripting.
- Created modular tools for designers to generate quests and NPC interactions.
- Enhanced gameplay experience by designing and implementing engaging game levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Game Design
University of Graz
Graz 2001.04 -
Skills
Game mechanics
Physics simulation
Games development
Gaming design
Programming languages: java, C#, C, Python
Level design
Certification
Unreal Engine Professional Developer Certification
Timeline
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2024-08
Unreal Engine Professional Developer Certification
2023-05
C++ Institute Certification (CPA / CPP)
2022-11
Senior Game Developer
Draconis Interactive
2021.02 - Current
Autodesk Certified Professional (Maya/3ds Max)
2020-01
Junior Game Developer
Eclipse Games
2019.03 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Game Design
University of Graz
2001.04 -