Hey! I am

Stephania Cortes

Game Programmer

About Me

Welcome to my portfolio!
I'm Stephania, a passionate game programmer dedicated to crafting immersive and impactful interactive experiences. I specialize in gameplay systems, debugging, and building mechanics that support storytelling and deepen player engagement.

Take a look at my latest projects and feel free to explore my resume.Got a question or an idea to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you!

  • Name: Stephania Cortes
  • Country: Canada
  • City: Montreal/Remote

Check Resume

Education

LaSalle College Montreal

  • Diploma of College Studies (D.E.C) in Computer Science
  • Video Game Programming

Autonoma de Occidente University

  • Bachelor Degree in Graphic Designer Communication

Experience

CDU Game Studios Inc.

Game Programmer
Intern

October 2023 - December 2023

  • Assisted senior developers and designers in game development, ensuring timely completion of milestones.
  • Implemented game features and .UI design using Blueprint, enhancing player engagement.
  • Documented code changes and development progress for effective team communication.

Skills





Projects

Some of my projects

Hover over each project to see more information

PAC-MAN

C + +

→ Individual project.
→ Tasks:
→ Designing and coding the game mechanics.
→ Creating the maze layout.
→ + other tasks.

Knight

Godot

→ Individual project.
→ Tasks: Developed smooth player movement with jumping, falling, and responsive state transitions.
→ Designed and built the first level using a modular tileset, including platforms, gaps, and environmental hazards to challenge the player.
→ Designed a tile-based level with hazards and built a respawn system for consistent game flow.

C + +

C + +

→ Individual project.
→ Work in progress

The Secret

Unity | C #

→ Team project.
→ Coded core player interactions (item pickup, doors, environment triggers) to enhance gameplay flow.
→ Implemented a responsive first-person controller with sprint, crouch, and camera effects for immersion.
→ Developed interactive puzzle systems with clear feedback and conditional logic.
→ Designed scripted scare events and basic enemy logic to support the horror narrative.

ARMORED ASSAULT

Blueprint | Unreal Engine 5

→ Individual Project.
→ Blueprints
→ Tasks: Developed core gameplay mechanics and player input handling using Blueprints to ensure responsive and intuitive controls.
→ Created a teleportation system to enable seamless player movement across the environment.
→ Implemented real-time UI elements to display player status and critical game information during gameplay.

LOST

Blueprint | Unreal Engine 5

→ Individual project.
→ Developed core first-person shooter mechanics, including player weapon control, HUD elements (ammo, health, grenades), and responsive input handling in a 3D environment.
→ Designed and optimized a high-fidelity indoor level, implementing reflective surfaces, volumetric lighting, and atmospheric effects to enhance immersion and tension.
→ Integrated basic AI enemy behavior and level interactions, enabling combat engagement and visual feedback for shooting mechanics.

ZOMBIE HORDE

Blueprint | Unreal Engine 5

→ Individual project.
→ Built the main menu interface using UMG, including functional Start and Quit buttons with responsive design.
→ Designed a cohesive horror atmosphere through custom visuals, lighting, and post-processing effects to enhance immersion.
→ Implemented Blueprint logic to manage scene transitions, game startup, and exit functionality, fully integrating the UI with gameplay flow.

Bouncing Ball

Unity | C #

→ Individual project.
→→ Individual Project.
→ Programmed responsive bouncing mechanics using physics forces and timed impulses.
→ Designed a minimalistic neon environment with glowing materials and a clean UI (including minimap).
→ Added visual effects like trails, glow, and lighting to enhance feedback and futuristic style.

Terrain

Unity | C #

→ Individual project.
→ Designed and sculpted a natural open-world terrain featuring hills, clearings, and forests for tactical movement and exploration.
→ Painted terrain textures and placed dynamic foliage (grass, flowers, trees) to create an immersive and visually diverse environment.
→ Integrated a player-friendly layout with natural cover and a focal point structure to support combat and level objectives.

Contact Me

Email Address

fetbarcelon@gmail.com

Github

stephania-co