Hello! My name is Ismael Loreto
And I am a Lead Game Developer
About me
Hi! My name is Ismael, or Isma, and I'm a programmer specialzied in Video Game Development with over 10 years of experience, including roles as a Tech Lead and Lead Developer.
My main tools are Unity3D with C#, but I'm a very capable and flexible developer, having used and implemented many different technologies and tools throughout my career, from Flash/ActionScript3 during the early days, to PlayCanvas and Meta Horizon Worlds, and contributed to two Steam‑published games
I'm able to see features end-to-end without shying away from stuff that's not my exact expertise, I'm more than capable on matters of Web Development, front and back end, and even 3d modelling using Blender or Autodesk Fusion.
Beyond Gameplay implementations, I enjoy the "Engineering" side of development, and tend to create internal tooling, custom Unity editors, and even VSCode extensions if that helps remove friction in the process.
And on the personal side, I am very passionate about understanding how systems work, even outside of software engineering. Anything can be a curiosity if I look hard enough.
Key points of my career
Lead Game Developer – Unity & Meta Horizon Worlds | Web & VR
ForeVR Games – MAR. 2024 / APR. 2026
- Shipped multiple games and multiplayer experiences on Meta Horizon Worlds in collaboration with a US-based team
- Owned features end to end, from architecture decisions through to production, coordinating with art, design, and development teams
- Built gameplay mechanics, UIs, and multiplayer systems using Unity3D, C#, UI Toolkit, TypeScript, and Noesis Studio
- Developed custom Unity3D editors and VSCode extensions to support internal tooling and workflows
- Developed WebGL games for the Reddit platform using Unity3D, TypeScript, and Node.js
Tech Lead – Unity | VR
COTO C.I.C.S.A – JUN. 2023 / JAN. 2024
- Led a team of 4 developers as Technical Lead on VR games for PC and Android VR platforms using Unity3D
- Drove architecture and code quality decisions applying SOLID principles and agile methodologies within a larger multidisciplinary team
Senior Game Developer – Unity & PlayCanvas | Web & Mobile
AVIX Games – APR. 2019 / MAY. 2023
- Shipped games across WebGL, Android, and iOS using Unity3D and PlayCanvas
- Delivered projects for high-profile clients including Cartoon Network and Poki
- Worked across multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced multiplatform studio environment
Senior Game Developer – Unity | PC
Team Guazú – AUG. 2018 / FEB. 2019
- Collaborated with Team Guazú on Shadow Brawlers, a stealth brawler game successfully published on Steam
- Contributed to gameplay systems and mechanics using Unity3D and C#
Mid-level Game Developer – Unity & ActionScript | Mobile
AVIX Games – SEP. 2017 / AUG. 2018
- Built and shipped mobile games for Android and iOS using Unity3D and ActionScript3
- Contributed to the full development cycle in a multiplatform studio environment
Junior Game Developer & Designer | Mobile
ARTIK Games – SEP. 2016 / JUN. 2017
- Developed and designed mobile simulation games for Android
- Contributed across both engineering and game design, gaining full-cycle production experience
Skills
Core Technologies and Tools
Unity 3DC#TypeScriptNode.jsPlayCanvasGitShadergraphShaderlab / HLSLUI Toolkit
Key abilities
UI DevelopmentCross-Discipline WorkCustom ToolingWorkflow AutomationSystems integrationComplex problem solvingRapid Skill AcquisitionProfiling & OptimizationRender Pipeline Fundamentals
Additional Tools
BlenderFusion 360Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopBash ScriptingPowerShell ScriptingNoesis StudioJIRAClickUp
Languages
Spanish – nativeEnglish – advanced
