Jonah Ryan / Game Programmer
Key Project
UE5 Procedural Meshes
C++ Library for dynamic mesh cutting in UE5 with real-time edits and in-engine debugging.
- Custom 3D math and geometry utility library
- Solo dev, 68 commits over 6 months
- 20 Unit tests and frame-by-frame debugging
- Focus on decoupled class design
C++
3D Math
Unreal Engine 5
Other Projects
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AI Toolkit on SLEDGE
Behavior tree node graph for Unity with support for 20+ states, global data sharing, and 3D pathfinding and combat.
- Solo AI Programmer on 10-person team.
- Abstract node framework for long-term use.
- Tools supported year-long development leading to Steam release.
C#
AI
Unity
GDC Talk
I became the first student speaker at the Game Developers Conference Educators Summit after coordinating with 30+ schools across 6 countries.
- Led a team of 5, developing a 10-page talk proposal over 3 months.
- 74 attendees with 90% Positive talk evaluation.
Public Speaking
Production
UI Framework on SOLCYCLE
Supported a team of 21 with 10 responsive UI menus and 3 full redesigns.
- Created drag and drop dialogue implementation for writers and designers.
- Iterated UI designs through multiple art direction changes.
- Tested for both controller and keyboard navigation.
C#
UI / UX
Unity
Shipped Titles
SolCycle – 2025 – Lead UI Programmer
Well Witches – 2025 – General Producer
SLEDGE – 2024 – Lead AI Programmer
Malisense – 2024 – Programming Producer
TacoCat – 2023 – Programmer and Producer
Asterion – 2022 – Programmer