Davide F

Independent Game Developer – Unreal Engine 5

De Bello Games • Freelance

May 2021 - Present • 5 yrs

I am an independent game developer specializing in Unreal Engine 5 and C++, working on the design and development of gameplay systems, tools, and performance-critical features. My work focuses on: Gameplay systems development (combat, AI behavior, interactions) Performance profiling and optimization (CPU, GPU, rendering, streaming) Open-world and large-level workflows Custom tools and editor utilities to improve development pipelines Clean, scalable C++ and Blueprint architectures I approach game development with an engineering mindset, prioritizing: Performance and frame stability Maintainable and extensible systems Clear technical structure over quick hacks I work both on my own projects and as a freelance developer, supporting indie teams with technical problem-solving, optimization, and system-level development in Unreal Engine 5.

Web Application Developer

DatagrafServizi • Fulltime

Nov 2022 - Feb 2026 • 3 yrs 3 mos

I previously worked as a Full Stack Developer in a professional enterprise environment, developing and maintaining web applications and backend services used in production. My work involved: Frontend development with Angular, building complex, data-driven user interfaces Backend development with Java Spring Boot, designing REST APIs and business logic Database management with relational databases (SQL) Docker-based environments for development and deployment Collaboration in structured teams, following professional workflows and deadlines This experience strengthened my skills in: Writing clean, maintainable, production-ready code Designing scalable systems Debugging complex issues in large codebases Working with performance, data flow, and system architecture I now apply this engineering mindset to game development, especially when working on complex Unreal Engine systems, tools, and performance-critical features.