Joan Abad
Video Game Developer and Engine Programmer
Videogame enthusiast since I was a child. Passionate about everything that makes videogames possible. Specialized mainly in Game Development, Engine programming and Game Porting
About me
Videogame Developer
I'm Joan Abad, a video game developer with over 5 years of experience. I've been truly passionate about video games since I was a child. Specializing in Unreal Engine and C++, I've worked on a wide variety of projects across multiple companies and development stages.
As a Gameplay Programmer and Engine Programmer I've released multiple games on all major platforms, including Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series S/X and Stadia.
Currently, I work as an Epic EPS Partner, helping teams and studios around the world improve and ship their games.
Skills
- • Unreal Engine 4/5
- • C++/C#/C/Python
- • Game profiling & optimization
- • Engine systems
- • Videogame Porting
- • Gameplay systems
- • Design Patterns
- • Unity
Tools
- • Unreal Engine
- • Unity
- • Visual Studio / Rider
- • Git, SVN, Perforce
portfolio
Featured projects
A selection of my most impressive works, each representing a unique challenge and an innovative solution in video game development.
Epic EPS partner
WWorking inside the EPS forum as an Epic partner with Unreal Engine. Helping multiple studios and developers with their games and applications. Daily work with systems like Gameplay, Engine core, Editor, Physics, UI, and many more.
Fatal
Adventure and action game where I worked as a Gameplay Programmer, mainly developing core gameplay systems using Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
Fragments of Child
Gameplay Programmer in this adventure-action game made with Unreal Engine 4 and C++. Worked on gameplay systems and collaborated with Animation, AI, and UI teams. Part of the Lead programming team.
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia
Game and Porting Programmer using Unity. Responsible for the Xbox 360, Series S, and Series X ports, plus implementing networking co-op features.
Ben 10 Power Trip
Developed Ben 10 Power Trip and ported it to multiple consoles.
Ryan's Rescue Squad
Ported Ryan's Rescue Squad to Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Stadia.
my career
Professional Experience
Learn about my career in video game development.
Unreal Engine 5 / C++ Programmer - EPS Partner
Baboon Lab
Working as a EPS/EPS partner, solving and helping studios worldwide with their games and projects. Contributed to various departments including Engine Development, Editor, Gameplay Systems, Animation, and Networking. Also participated in Archviz projects for national and international companies.
Unreal Engine 5 / C++ Programmer - EPS Partner
Baboon Lab
Working as a EPS/EPS partner, solving and helping studios worldwide with their games and projects. Contributed to various departments including Engine Development, Editor, Gameplay Systems, Animation, and Networking. Also participated in Archviz projects for national and international companies.
Unreal Engine & C++ Programmer
Selene Games - Fatal Unleashed the Darkness
Working as a Gameplay Programmer using Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
Unreal Engine & C++ Programmer
Selene Games - Fatal Unleashed the Darkness
Working as a Gameplay Programmer using Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
Porting and Gameplay Programmer
Stage Clear Studios
Porting and Gameplay Programmer. Worked on titles such as Ben 10 Power Trip, The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia, Ryan's Rescue Squad, Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom, and Cloud Gardens.
Porting and Gameplay Programmer
Stage Clear Studios
Porting and Gameplay Programmer. Worked on titles such as Ben 10 Power Trip, The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia, Ryan's Rescue Squad, Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom, and Cloud Gardens.
Gameplay Programmer
Creek Games
Worked as a Gameplay Programmer on Fragments of Child, developing core gameplay features focusing on mechanics, AI, animation, and UI.
Gameplay Programmer
Creek Games
Worked as a Gameplay Programmer on Fragments of Child, developing core gameplay features focusing on mechanics, AI, animation, and UI.
Unreal Engine Programmer
Anticto
Worked on the Mutable plugin, used by major companies for character customization and mesh optimization. Created and integrated new tools using Unreal Engine's Slate system (C++ and Unreal Engine 4).
Unreal Engine Programmer
Anticto
Worked on the Mutable plugin, used by major companies for character customization and mesh optimization. Created and integrated new tools using Unreal Engine's Slate system (C++ and Unreal Engine 4).
Game Programmer - Mobile
WUJI HOUSE
Internship at WUJI, an animation studio based in Barcelona. Developed a mobile prototype game for kids using Unreal Engine and C++, featuring custom levels inspired by the city of Barcelona.
Game Programmer - Mobile
WUJI HOUSE
Internship at WUJI, an animation studio based in Barcelona. Developed a mobile prototype game for kids using Unreal Engine and C++, featuring custom levels inspired by the city of Barcelona.
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