Hi, I’m
Shamli Sahani
Gameplay Programmer
I build gameplay systems with a focus on player
movement, combat mechanics,
and clean, scalable architecture using Unreal Engine (C++)
and Unity (C#).
Currently completing an MSc in Computer Games
Development at
Manchester Metropolitan University, United
Kingdom.
Previously shipped titles at Hunter
Games and GracyWoods.
Engineering Showcase
Extended standard UE5 movement to support wall-running. Uses raycasting and cross-products to calculate surface normals and apply counter-gravity forces.
Engineered a stalking AI using Environment Query System (EQS) for dynamic pathfinding in a changing maze. Implemented custom sensory perception logic.
Designed a complete combat loop with combo-chaining and ability cooldowns. Implemented an event-driven hitbox system for frame-precise melee interactions.
GracyWoods: Engineered a
conversational AI system and custom API layer before
transitioning to MSc studies.
Hunter Games: Successfully shipped
and maintained multiple live titles, focusing on
optimization and stability.
Professional Experience
- Engineered core gameplay systems, including player interaction frameworks and real-time communication features.
- Integrated voice and messaging APIs supporting multiplayer gameplay experiences.
- Increased frame stability by ~20% through profiling and asset pipeline optimization.
- Eliminated runtime memory spikes via structured object lifecycle management.
- Partnered with production teams to support live releases and rapidly resolve critical issues.
- Led gameplay engineering across 5+ shipped titles from prototype through release.
- Architected reusable modular gameplay frameworks, improving development scalability.
- Designed physics-driven player control systems adopted across multiple projects.
- Reduced runtime instantiation costs using object pooling strategies.
- Optimized performance for constrained hardware environments.
- Collaborated with QA, designers, and LiveOps to deliver stable multi-version releases.
- Implemented gameplay loops, progression mechanics, and reward systems.
- Integrated third-party services, including analytics, authentication, and ads SDKs.
- Built reliable save/load pipelines, ensuring data persistence.
- Developed gameplay prototypes for hyper-casual projects.
- Assisted senior engineers with modular system design and debugging.
- Participated in playtesting and feature iteration cycles.