Gavin Schmidt

Hi, I'm Gavin Schmidt

Game Designer • Composer • Programmer • Software Engineer

Fifth-year student at UCF studying Digital Media - Game Design with a programming focus and a Computer Science minor. Graduating May 2026.

About Me

A lifelong passion for games and simulations led me to Interactive Media, where I blend creativity, technical expertise, and musical composition. As a game designer, composer, programmer, and software engineer, I take pride in building systems that are both art compelling and technically robust behind the scenes.

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Award Winner

Won 1st at UCF GDK Summer Jam 2025 with Campfire Cryptid

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Programmer & Software Engineer

Built core systems for Fearosis, Reconnection, and more

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Composer

Created original soundtracks and music for multiple game projects

My portfolio includes mobile games, 3D platformers, turn-based RPGs, and survival horror titles. Each project has refined my skills in game design, software engineering, programming, music composition, rapid prototyping, team collaboration, and shipping polished games on tight deadlines.

Whether designing game mechanics, composing music, architecting systems, optimizing performance, or coordinating with designers and artists, I am dedicated to delivering exactly what the team needs. I thrive on solving technical challenges and building robust, creative solutions.

Technical Skills

Tools and technologies I work with

Languages

C# C#
C++ C++
Java Java
Python Python

Engines

Unity Unity
Unreal Unreal Engine

Tools

GitHub GitHub
VS Code VS Code
Visual Studio Visual Studio
JetBrains JetBrains
Office Office

Web

HTML HTML
CSS CSS
JavaScript JavaScript

Specializations

Gameplay Systems Engineering Game Architecture Design AI & Pathfinding (A*) Object-Oriented Design API Integration Cloud Backend (PlayFab) Mobile Game Development Performance Optimization Data Serialization UI/UX Implementation Version Control (Git) Agile Development Technical Leadership Cross-Platform Development Simulations Unity/Unreal Tools

Let's Talk

Reach out to me! I'd love to hear from you.