
Santiago Lara Moreno
GAME DESIGNER || DIGITAL ENTERTAIMENT DESIGN ENGINEER
Country:
Colombia
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WORK EXPERIENCE
ALTERNOVA
Game Designer & Interactive Software Engineer
December 2024 – Present

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Designed new gameplay systems and interactive sequences aligned with narrative structure.
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Authored the complete Game Design Document (GDD), defining core systems, player progression, and interaction loops.
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive integration of design and technical requirements.
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Supported the release of a commercial application by optimizing code structure and improving long-term maintainability.
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Contributed to the production launch of multiple projects across VR, iOS, and Android, supporting feature polish, optimization, and final delivery.
SOLUCIONES IES
Game Designer & Unity Developer
November 2022 – November 2024

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Redesigned the interaction flow and visuals of 3 core casino games, contributing to a 15% increase in average session length.
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Led the overhaul of classic iGaming titles, introducing new mechanics that improved user engagement and boosted daily active users by 20%.
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Created a shared documentation template to organize design decisions, improving cross-team communication and standardizing feature documentation.
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Implemented the Scrum methodology in a 7 person development team, increasing task visibility and improving workflow efficiency.
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Optimized 2 key games within a team of 3 developers, reducing CPU frame times by 50% and solving a memory leak that previously caused frequent crashes.
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Authored technical and design documentation to align development with production goals and facilitate collaboration across teams.
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Collaborated with product leads to deliver tailored game versions for clients, contributing to new deployments in 5+ casino venues.
EDUCATION
January 2019 - August 2023
April 2024 - At Present
Digital Entertainment Design Engineering
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - Medellín
Game Design: Art and Concepts Specialization
Coursera - California Institue of the Arts