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D A V I D H E R M A N T O

G A M E P O R T F O L I O

I'm a Unity-focused game programmer that can also double as a generalist.

RECENT WORK-IN-PROGRESS

MICE WORK

A 1-4 player cooperative roguelike where you build buildings and avoid causing workplace accidents. Worked on the multiplayer and gameplay systems.

DEMO REEL

A brief overview over some of the projects I've worked in over the last couple years.

BGM: "Moonlight Stormvalley", "Takkyu For Playing" - by me!

Gameplay

In the project Mice Work (Prototype Ver), I implemented various gameplay mechanics in multiplayer inside Unity.

The following mechanics are shown within the demo video:

Using a tool to build structures
Using the same tool to harm allies
Giving allies blueprint vision by standing near the blueprint
Physics based damage that runs in multiplayer

I've also implemented the UI for this one!

This is my first time working on a bigger multiplayer project, but utilizing various documentations, testing, and tutorial, I was able to code features that ran smoothly with Steam integration!

Gameplay programming features

Prototype video

Music & Sounds

In the game King of Ping-Pong, besides the gameplay loop, VFX, and other things, I've also worked on both the SFX and music of this game.

The video shown demonstrates some of the SFX work inside the game, while the other video is one of the many soundtracks inside the game - a boss theme, to be precise.

The idea behind the sounds is a mix between retro / chiptune with a more modern tone - each enemy character has their own theme in their own genre, but with the game's leitmotif subtly inserted into the theming of it.

This chiptune effect reflects in everything - from UI sounds, to ingame SFX, to the soundtracks.

Sound Effects preview

Pat's Boss Theme

About David

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE / INDIE GAME DEVELOPER

SHORT SUMMARY

I’m David, an independent game developer with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from RMIT Melbourne, graduated at the end of 2023. Part time being part of the indie game studio Suspicious Jam.

I have around 5 years of experience with the Game Engine Unity, along with other skills in illustration and music. I'm credited on my jam game works under the name "DevShark".

You can view more of my profile on my LinkedIn or through my projects in this website!

To contact me, please use the form at the bottom of this page, or email me at davidchermanto(at)gmail.com!

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Computer Scince - RMIT (2023)

- Member of AI Research Lab on real-world robotics

- Worked on Robocup, a world tournament on robot-based soccer

- Student mentor for coding and math courses

SKILLS

Advanced: Unity - C#, Python, Photoshop, FL Studio, Paint Tool SAI
Proficient: C++, Java, various Microsoft Softwares, Synthesizer V, Audacity

Learning: Unreal Engine 4, Unreal Engine 5

HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS

O R I G I N A L G A M E S

MICE WORK (2025, Protoype)

Lead Gameplay & UI & Networking Programmer, VFX & SFX Artist

A multiplayer roguelike where 1-4 players aim to build structures while trying to not experience too many workplace accidents.

I made the multiplayer system - from lobbies, Steam integration, to syncing gameplay. Also created VFX and UI designs that are also implemented in game by me.

King of Ping Pong: MEGAMIX (2024)

Lead Programmer, VFX & SFX Artist, Composer

On Steam! King of Ping Pong Megamix is a Boss-Rush Arcade game.

Made in Unity using my custom-built ball physics that allows the ball to move in wacky ways, a new take on the boss rush genre with stamina as health and super abilities for each character by me, and soundtracks in various genres from EDM to Chinese Fusion by me.

The Good, the Bad, and the Alchemist (2024)

Game Designer, Composer, SFX Artist

This short game is one of the ten winners for Pirate Software's Game Jam 15, out of 2.4k other games, made in 2 weeks. Gunslinging with Alchemy against Deadly Shadow Monsters.

Concepted the initial idea of using the various magic powders for unique bullet combinations, assisting in the project architecture, and also composing the soundtracks.

OTHER PROJECTS

Arknights Gacha Animation Recreation (2022)

A recreation of the Gacha Animation from the game "Arknights" in Unity 2019. Open source on GitHub. Utilizes various VFX techniques, from particle effects, 2d lighting, parallax, and more.

Drag any images inside the project to automatically animate it.

Custom MMO Minecraft Server (2021)

A community of 30 concurrent at anytime, and 1200 overall players, in a custom modded Minecraft Paper server open during the lockdown.

A lot of the mods are custom-made, and everything from codebase, server-management to community building and events is managed by myself. Used scripting to create various behaviors and role dynamics in game (Such as healing, buffs, magic skills) that are not available in base Minecraft.

Reach out!

My preferred method of contact is through my email davidchermanto(at)gmail(dot)com, but feel free to use the form below as well.

Please contact me regarding any of my projects or of any work projects! Do not contact me about anything regarding the promotion of this website.