Matías Gabler

Developed reusable tools and gameplay systems for biome creation and dialogue/cutscenes production.

Built a flexible achievement framework supporting diverse gameplay tracking.

Optimized rendering and gameplay systems for console platforms and implemented porting-specific features, focusing on Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

Created shaders with customizable parameters for artists to adjust.

Delivered 25+ hours of gameplay content by developing reusable systems for designers, expanding the project by 4 additional biomes beyond the original scope.

Shipped a scalable achievement system supporting 60 distinct achievements across gameplay types.

Achieved nearly 2x performance improvement through rendering and game logic optimizations that made console versions viable.

Successfully shipped the game simultaneously on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

Designed and implemented the mirror labyrinth level during the original game jam.

Contributed to the Steam release polish, including shader work, gameplay refinements, achievement implementation, localization, and quality-of-life hotfixes.

Delivered a stable mirror labyrinth system maintaining target frame rate with more than a hundred reflective surfaces.

Supported a successful Steam launch that reached over 500K downloads.

Implemented gameplay features to support client design goals.

Coordinated programming efforts to improve feature integration and reduce branching issues.

Acted as gameplay designer, aligning team ideas into a cohesive prototype.

Delivered a fully playable prototype for Ludic Lemur in under 13 weeks, meeting a tight production timeline from concept to execution.

Successfully produced a space-operation gameplay experience built in Unreal Engine 5, aligned with the client’s design objectives and core vision.

Built and implemented all 10 minigames across the game’s story.

Worked closely with artists to integrate and support all required minigame assets.

Teacup reached over 700+ “Overwhelmingly Positive” Steam reviews.

The game has exceeded 500,000 downloads across all platforms.

My first fully commercial release after 5 years of hobbyist game development.

Delivered 25+ hours of gameplay content by developing reusable systems for game designers.

Built workflow tools for narrative sequences and cinematics, reducing implementation time by 30% through faster iteration.

Improved performance by up to 2x through rendering and gameplay logic optimizations, enabling viable console releases of Bubblegum Galaxy.

Shipped Bubblegum Galaxy simultaneously on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

Optimized performance to consistently achieve target frame rates in an environment featuring over 100 reflective surfaces.

Supported a successful Steam launch that reached over 500K downloads.

Contributed to release polish and quality improvements, including shader development, gameplay refinements, achievement implementation, localization support, and quality-of-life updates for the game Rental.

Developed native Android and iOS applications using Android Studio, Kotlin, XML, Xcode, Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit, contributing to the company's mobile ecosystem.

Developed multiple applications for the Space 3.0 smartwatch platform, including a centralized service for cross-application communication that reduced application launch times by 50%.

Designed and developed backend API endpoints using Parse SDK to support communication between mobile and wearable applications.

Built an internal Unity framework tailored to designer workflows, accelerating content iteration for a narrative adventure racing game.

Secured a government grant from the Chilean Ministry of Arts and Culture for $10,000 USD to support early-stage development and studio growth.

Led Fishbowl City: Racebots prototype through selection into Code Coven's Solstice Program, an accelerator showcasing games with positive social impact.

Implemented and shipped 10 minigames within a 6-month development cycle without requiring scope reductions.

Contributed to the successful launch of Teacup (500K+ downloads).

Collaborated closely with artists across four game projects, helping align technical implementation with creative goals.

Served as a Teaching Assistant across four academic terms, supporting undergraduate programming courses.

Mentored and guided students in Introduction to Programming for three consecutive terms, teaching programming foundations using Python.

Assisted in Programming as a Tool for Engineering for one term, helping students apply programming concepts to interact with databases and use data analysis algorithms, focusing on the industrial engineering department.

Recognized as an Advanced Teaching Assistant by the Department of Computer Science for good performance in teaching and student support.

Beyond the university, provided mentorship in game jams and taught introductory programming to junior high school students during my undergraduate studies.

Helped organize Chile’s largest Global Game Jam site, supporting events with 100+ participants annually from 2019–2022.

Managed procurement of food, supplies, and participant materials to ensure event operations.

Contributed to event budgeting and resource planning in collaboration with the organizing team.

Coordinated with university departments to secure venue access, security, and reliable Wi-Fi infrastructure for participants.

Supported the organization of Game Jam Plus Chile 2019, an international competitive game jam initiative.