Introduction
Overview.
Hello, I’m Gino Valerio from Italy. I’m a software developer driven by curiosity and craft. Graduated from the Digital Bros Game Academy in Milan as a Video Game Programmer, I’ve worked with Unreal Engine, C++, Unity, and C# mainly to create responsive, immersive and performance driven experiences. My background spans both technical depth and creative vision, shaped by roles at Zuru Tech and Miniclip. I focus on building clean, efficient, and purposeful software. Feel free to explore my projects and get in touch at ginovalerio123@gmail.com as I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations!
Web Developer
Frontend Developer
Tech Art Developer
Software Developer
What I have done so far
Experience.
Software Developer
Zuru Tech
- Developed software tools and systems in C++ and Unreal Engine as part of a multidisciplinary R&D team.
- Collaborated on architectural design, optimization, and debugging of interactive systems.
- Participated in Agile workflows, improving performance and maintainability of the application.
Unity Client Developer
Miniclip
- Contributed to the development of Unity based gameplay features and tools for mobile (Android & iOS) titles.
- Worked closely with designers, artists, PRs, QA and project managers to implement and polish user interactions and visual effects. Networking to synch all the users was also a big part of the whole picture.
- Focused on bundles, shaders, VFX, and UI design.
Backpacker
Travelling around the Globe
- Traveled and worked around Oceania and Asia in a full backpacker manner.
- Co-lived with people from all around the world and learned about different cultures and lifestyles.
- Focused on exploring new places and cultures, and learning about local costumes and ways of life.
Freelance Developer
Remote
- Building interactive prototypes, 3D experiences, and gameplay systems for independent clients and studios.
- I'm confident with my tech stack but always open to learn new tools!
- Combining technical and creative problem-solving to deliver polished, performant interactive projects.
My tools
Technologies.
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Coding and visuals
Work projects
ZuruTech - BIM Platform
Contributed to the development of a full BIM (Building Information Modeling) platform integrating architectural design, simulation, and automated manufacturing. Focused on foundations logic and visuals.
#Unreal Engine
#C++
#Python
Football Strike
Mobile sports title focused on realtime penalty shooting and quick competitive 1vs1 challenges. Worked on gameplay features, UX improvements, and production pipeline support.
#Unity Engine
#C#
#Python
#Shaders
Golf Battle
Realtime multiplayer golf game for mobile. Fine tuning UX and UI or bug fixing when needed.
#Unity Engine
#C#
Baseball Home Run
Realtime multiplayer 1vs1 baseball mobile game. Supported the team pre and post launch for bug hunting and logic, visual adjustments.
#Unity Engine
#C#
#Python
Football Battle
Competitive multiplayer football title. Contributed to UI/UX loop implementation and live-ops feature support.
#Unity Engine
#C#
#Python
#Shaders
Teburu : Sword & Sorcery
Co-op dungeon crawler experience designed for digital and physical hybrid gameplay. Worked on game UI/UX new features mainly. Bug hunting for multidevice modes.
#Unity Engine
#C#
2D Infinite runner (Advergame)
2D side scrolling advergame developed with Blaster Foundry for Alpitour. Aimed at raising environmental awareness through themed levels about beaches, sea life, and pollution. Delivered accessible gameplay and educational messages.
#Unity Engine
#C#
#SQL
Coding and visuals
Personal projects
Solitaire
Solo project for Android built in Unity. Features an online leaderboard, hints, undo system, and planned updates for save/load, tutorials, custom themes, and animated feedback. Focused on UI/UX and gameplay polish.
#Unity Engine
#C#
Blackjack
PC game inspired by blackjack, developed using the Solitaire previous knowledge (and some code). The player acts as the dealer against up to three AI opponents, each with unique decision logic visualized through animations and text. Explored animation layers, AI behaviors, and architectural patterns.
#Unity Engine
#C#
Coding and visuals
Academy projects
Save the Core
A tower defense like game. Developed while attending the Unreal Summer Camp 2025 promoted by Prometeo Lab. You can click on incoming projectiles and use a satellite to defend your central core. Focused on difficulty progression and having fun with Niagara system.
#Unreal Engine
#C++
#Shaders
Cults of Praywood
Online multiplayer RTS for PC developed in Unity with a 14-member team (4 programmers) in collaboration with 34BigThings. Implemented networking/lobbies, server-client architecture, shaders, VFX, and UI using design patterns such as MVC, State, Strategy, Pooling, and Dependency Injection.
#Unity Engine
#C#
#Shaders
Memories of Atlantis
Freemium mobile game prototype developed in Unity (Android). Combines memory matching gameplay with a city building loop to rebuild Atlantis. Created by a 9 member team (3 programmers) in collaboration with WhatWapp. Focused on ScriptableObjects, JSON save system, multi-scene structure, and UI design.
#Unity Engine
#C#
Chuck's Conquest
PC arcade ‘wood-cutter’ game built in Unity by an 8 member team (2 programmers). Implemented character movement, collision and chopping systems, coroutines, animations, VFX, audio, and UI elements.
#Unity Engine
#C#
Coding and visuals
Game jams
Babel
Created during GMKT2021 (48h). A tower-builder inspired by the theme 'Chained Together': blocks can either weigh down or strengthen the structure, and towers can be chained for added resistance. Rapid-fire brainstorming and prototyping focused on probability systems and sprite animations.
#Unity Engine
#C#
Hearth of Umay
Created during BrackKeys Game Jam 2024. Developed with other people from different countries that I never met before the jam, quite an experience! Single player focused on being a protector of a sacred heart.
#Unity Engine
#C#
Opposite Together
Created during GameGround Game Jam 2025 ( 48h in Bozen, Italy). It's a cooperative platformer local multiplayer. The theme was "Contrast" and this was my interpretation for the theme.
#Unity Engine
#C#
#Shaders
Get in touch
Contact.
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