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Lead Programmer · Unreal C++ · Game Systems
THOMAS
MALANDRIS
Architect of scalable ARPG combat systems in Unreal Engine 5. Shipped core mechanics, led a 4-person dev team, and hit 200% of Kickstarter goal in under 24 hours on Pangea Dawn.
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Location
Loutraki, Greece
Remote-Ready
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Intel Log — Projects
01Pangea DawnIn Development · 2024↓
Mission 01 · Lead Developer · 2024
In Development
Pangea Dawn
Led C++ and Unreal Engine development of a scalable ARPG. Shipped core combat systems, led 4 devs, exceeded Kickstarter goal 200% in 24 hours.
02Adaptive AI DissertationResearch · 2024→
Mission 02 · UE Programmer · 2024
Research
Adaptive AI Dissertation
Engineered adaptive AI difficulty using C++ in UE5. Built a real-time scoring system that adjusts AI behavior to match player skill, emulating MOBA/shooter dynamics.
03Labyrinth EngineEngine · 2023→
Mission 03 · Sole Developer · 2023
Engine
Labyrinth Engine
Built a modular 2D game engine from scratch with a hybrid inheritance/component architecture and a swappable graphics pipeline.
04Rum Runner's RevengeTIGA Nominated · 2024→
Mission 04 · CEO, Lead Dev · 2024
TIGA Nominated
Rum Runner's Revenge
2D pixel RPG built in Unity using a hierarchical finite state machine. Nominated for TIGA Games Industry Award 2024.
Loadout
01C++
02Unreal Engine 5
03C#
04Unity
05OpenGL
06Version Control
Field Log — Experience
PANGEA GAMES
Lead Programmer
Pangea Games · Remote
Jan 2024 — Present
Spearheaded a team of 4 developers, shipping gameplay systems and improving performance using agile workflows and disciplined source control.
- Managed Perforce workflows, reducing build errors across branches
- Implemented core mechanics that increased player engagement in testing
- Designed scalable C++ systems improving overall game performance
NOTION
Customer Support
Notion · Remote
2023
Resolved customer issues with a 95% satisfaction rate, handling billing and technical troubleshooting via Slack.
- Leveraged internal tooling for scalable support solutions
- Applied systems thinking to improve workflows and user outcomes
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