Unreal Engine 5 · C++

Nicolas Nucifora

AI Programmer at Stormind Games.
Enemy AI and gameplay systems for shipped titles on PC and consoles.

About

AI Programmer with 4+ years of professional experience in Unreal Engine 5 and C++, and a BSc in Computer Science.

I have shipped multiple commercial titles on PC and consoles, focusing on AI programming and gameplay systems: A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, Batora: Lost Haven and Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy. I work hands-on with Behavior Trees, EQS, AI Perception and the Unreal navigation system.

Game development

Unreal Engine 5
C++
Blueprints
AI Programming
Gameplay Programming
Behavior Trees
EQS
AI Perception
Navigation System
VR Development

Languages & tools

C#
Apex
Git
Perforce
Jira
Visual Studio
Agile

RoleAI Programmer
Experience4+ years
Based inTaormina, Sicily
Birthday1 April 1997
EducationBSc Computer Science, 110/110
LanguagesItalian (native), English (B2)
PlatformsPC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2

Experience

Career

Jul 2023 - Present

AI Programmer

Stormind Games, Catania

Developed AI agents and gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
Shipped work on Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead and Batora: Lost Haven.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Perforce, Git, Jira and Agile workflows.

Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

Unreal Engine Developer

Red Raion, Catania

Developed a VR serious game for Oculus Quest 2 in Unreal Engine 5 and C++.
Designed and implemented 11 minigames for Smart Rehab, covering motor and cognitive rehabilitation exercises.

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022