BENNY WANYOIKE WAWERU

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BENNY WANYOIKE WAWERU
Unity Game Developer
Aspring AI Engineer

Unity Game Developer with an academic background in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with experience in Unity 3D and 2D development, multiplayer Netcode, character animation and rigging, and game optimization.
My works include leading the development of in-house and client projects at Jiwe Studios, contributing to the development of Bake N Switch at Streamline Studios during my internship, and winning Best Game Design and Best Gameplay at the 2025 Global Game Jam Nairobi for my team’s game, Ruka.
About me
Skills
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Python
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Java
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Visual Basic .NET
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Flutter/Dart
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HTML/CSS
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SQL
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Visual Studio
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Android Development
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Jira
Notable Achievements

Completed second internship at Streamline Studios, a globally recognized videogame development company as an intern game programmer. I used Unreal Engine to work on new features for the famous Bake ‘N Switch. Here I learned how to use Unreal and C++ for game programming.

Worked at Globally Recognized Game
Studio

Completed an internship in an award-winning game company, Spacepup Entertainment, where I learned to use and code Unity games using C#. Here, I worked on a game project based on the famous snake game where I had to design and create the code to work as per the supervisor’s instructions.

Worked at an Award-Winning Game
Studio

Worked as an Intern Game Programmer at Jiwe Studios from February to July 2024, where I implemented a core API with webview for mobile games and led the development of various client projects, including an endless car runner prototype and a WebGL VR project. In August 2024, I was promoted to Lead Game Developer, responsible for making key technical decisions, built multiplayer sys, ensuring the codebase is maintainable and optimized, implementing complex game systems, debugging, and enforcing best practices in coding, version control, and testing.

Worked at an Award-Winning Game
Studio

I participated in the 2025 Global Game Jam Nairobi with my team, Rowdy Rebels, and we won Best Game Design and Best Gameplay for our game, Ruka. I developed the mechanics, environment, character, and animations for the game, where a girl jumps on floating bubbles that pop into smaller ones

Won Best Gameplay and Game Design at 2025 Global Game Jam Nairobi
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Python
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Java
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Visual Basic .NET
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Flutter/Dart
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HTML/CSS
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SQL
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Visual Studio
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Android Development
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Jira
Skills

UCSI University
BSc (Hons) in Computing
2019 - 2022 | CGPA: 3.79/4.00

Asia Pacific University (APU)
MSc in Artificial Intelligence
2022 - 2023 | CGPA: 3.71/4.00

Education

Work Experience
Work Experience
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Worked with a large team in modifying and adding new features for a sequel to Bake N Switch.
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Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to improve code quality in others and my own work.
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Demonstrated troubleshooting skills by identifying a difficult bug in the system.
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Developed, Modified, or updated existing codes to suit new objectives or goals.
Streamline Studios
Intern Game Programmer
Engine: Unreal Engine | January 3rd, 2022 - May 3rd, 2022

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Designed and built a solo Unity 3D game project.
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Developed and implemented unique gameplay mechanics.
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Optimized the game's performance to optimal.
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Troubleshoot and resolve all bugs.
Spacepup Entertainment
Intern Game Programmer
Engine: Unity | September 14th, 2020 - November 13th, 2020


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Implemented a core API with webview for mobile games for the studio
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Led the development and design for various games for various clients: prototype endless car runner game, fixing up a WebGL VR project.
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In Charge of making key technical decisions regarding the game's architecture, tools, and technology used.
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Ensuring the codebase is maintainable, scalable, and optimized for performance. Implementing complex game systems and features.
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Ensuring games are tested, identifying and fixing bugs and performance issues.
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Implementing best practices for coding standards, version control, and testing processes.
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Addressing technical challenges that arise during development, providing solutions and alternatives.
Jiwe Studios
Lead Unity Game Developer
Engine: Unity | February , 2024 - Present, 2025