Tristan Fish
Gameplay Programmer
Guelph
Summary
Game Programmer that has been developing video games since at a young age in engine's such as Unity, RPG Maker, Game Maker Studio and even teaching himself to write code and make games in Batch. Works extremely well with others does an excellent job at keeping organized.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Unreal Engine Developer
International Test Pilots School
London, Ontario
01.2025 - Current
- Developed interactive cockpit displays using Unreal Engine's UMG system, creating responsive and intuitive UI elements that accurately represented aerospace instrumentation for flight simulation training platforms.
- Architected and implemented a comprehensive UMG-based UI framework for aerospace visualization tools, enabling engineers to interact with complex 3D models and simulation data through customizable widget layouts.
- Collaborated with aerospace engineers to translate technical requirements into visually accurate UMG interfaces for mission planning software, ensuring compliance with industry standards while maintaining optimal performance.
- Led the development of a UMG-based data visualization system for aerospace testing environments, allowing engineers to monitor and analyze telemetry data through customizable dashboards with configurable graphs, gauges, and alerts.
Intermediate Programmer
UP360
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Management of Jenkins build pipeline automation with Unreal Engine 4/5.
- Designed and implemented high-fidelity virtual reality training simulations in Unreal Engine for diverse clients, specializing in intuitive UMG interfaces and responsive user experiences.
- Enhanced core platform functionality through innovative game mechanics development, efficient bug resolution, and rapid implementation of client-specific feature requests while maintaining system integrity.
- Collaborating with cross functional teams and communicating with project objectives, strategies, and general information to all team members to give visibility on the development timeline
- Created comprehensive technical documentation and specification frameworks that streamlined development workflows, clarified design intentions, and ensured precise understanding of project requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
Peer Tutor
Humber College
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Game Programming
Humber College
Toronto, ON 05.2019 - 03.2022
Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes, Secondary School
Guelph Ontario 09.2015 - 06.2019
Additional Information
Unreal Engine 4/5:
- Delivered gameplay features across 5 commercial projects using Blueprint and C++.
- 3+ years professional development experience in Unreal Engine.
- Proficient with network replication systems and UMG interface development.
Project Management:
- Jenkins CI/CD pipeline configuration and maintenance.
- Perforce version control administration.
- Jira/Confluence project tracking and documentation.
- Agile methodology implementation (Scrum, Kanban)
Programming:
- Advanced object-oriented programming in C++ and C#.
- Clean, well-documented code with optimized data structures.
- Efficient debugging and problem-solving capabilities.
Collaboration:
- Cross-functional team communication and coordination.
- Timely resolution of complex technical challenges.
Timeline
Unreal Engine Developer
International Test Pilots School
01.2025 - Current
Intermediate Programmer
UP360
12.2021 - 11.2024
Peer Tutor
Humber College
01.2021 - 05.2021
Advanced Diploma - Game Programming
Humber College
05.2019 - 03.2022
Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes, Secondary School
09.2015 - 06.2019
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