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I am Luca Ficano Latimer, a computer science graduate (December 2025) focused on game design and technical product work. I recently interned at 505 Games and Avantgarden on Among the Trolls, a first person survival adventure, where I built 3 dungeon prototype levels, created modular dungeon assets with smart open and close behaviors, and became the go to person for the Narrative plugin to keep quests and dialogues flowing end to end. I also prototyped building and magic mechanics, then documented them in Confluence with clear flows and edge cases so engineers could implement quickly and safely. I like roles where design, systems, and communication intersect. I am comfortable working in Jira, Confluence, Perforce, and Figma, and I also build and ship web projects using SQL, Python, TypeScript, Next.js, Docker, AWS, and GitHub Pages. I am currently targeting game design roles and product or solutions roles, including inside AI companies, in the SF Bay Area, with flexibility for Los Angeles or Irvine.
Built a cross-game analytics and coaching platform for competitive gamers. Features real-time stats, session intelligence, skill domain tracking, and gamified daily quests across CS2, Valorant, Marvel Rivals, and mobile titles.
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Implemented dialogue and quest transitions with the Narrative plugin for an early access MVP. Added world-map splines enabling fluid bridge building around the island. Worked fully in Italian and relocated for the internship for the second year in a row.
Supported registration, attendee assistance, and speaker coordination. Engaged with developers, publishers, and investors to expand industry knowledge and network.
Managed check-in and networking sessions at an intimate, high-profile event. Built connections with professionals between panels and during post-session networking.
Prototyped and documented features for an upcoming launch, improving team design workflow. Built modular pieces and designed dungeon maps in UE5 for cave environments. Tested Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake and helped stabilize development.
Built enemy AI behavior, collaborated on shooting mechanics, and integrated combat-ready power-ups for the team's twin-stick shooter.
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Designed level flow and event sequencing for encounters and resource pacing, and implemented a cursor-aimed laser shooter with energy consumption.
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Relevant courses: Data Structures, Algorithms, Systems Programming, OOP, Game Development, C, and C++.