Richard Joseph Buturla

Game Developer & Software Engineer

About Me

I'm a final year game developer student with experience in software development, embedded systems, and creation of computer games across multiple platforms and in different languages. My passion lies in technical expertise with regard to interesting game mechanics and game systems.

With a lifelong love for games and diverse interests in other programming areas, I've developed a diverse skill set that allows me to tackle complex problems with an open mind. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy the process of iteration and refinement that leads to polished, high-quality products.

Richard Joseph Buturla

Skills & Tools

Programming Languages

  • C++
  • C
  • C#
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Assembly

Game Engines/ Graphics Libraries

  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • Godot
  • OpenGL
  • SFML

Software & Tools

  • Git
  • Visual Studio
  • Cheat Engine
  • Trello
  • Pixlr
  • Draw.io

Areas of Expertise

  • AI Programming
  • Game Mechanics
  • Game Systems
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Networking

Education

2021 - 2025

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Games Development

South East Technological University

Specialized in Game Development. Participation in Game Jam events.


Year 4 Modules: Artificial Intelligence for Games, Artificial Intelligence in the Wild, Cloud Data Centres, Game Networking, Game Analytics, Games Engineering, Online Gaming Technologies

Year 3 Modules: Data Structures and AI Algorithms, Web Development and Databases, 3D Graphics, Gameplay Programming for Mobile Devices

Year 2 Modules: Gameplay Programming, Motion Graphics, Computer Architecture, Programming II, User Interface Programming, Software Engineering for Games

Year 1 Modules: Mathematics, Games Studies, Human Computer Interaction, Programming I, Concept Art and Animation

Work Experience

March 2024 - September 2024

Embedded Systems Trainee Engineer

Tustonic, Sophia Antipolis, France Silicon Valley

As a Trainee Engineer in Trustonic, I worked with Trustonic’s Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), which allows for the execution of Trusted Applications (TAs) within this secure TEE enclave.

  • Redirected TA logs from the Linux kernel to the system’s standard logging (syslog).
  • Worked on developing a secure and encrypted logging service.
  • Created a decryption and parsing tool of secure logs for transmission to OEM servers.
  • Created an automated testing tool in the case of updated log formats.
  • Gained experience in kernel-level components and embedded C development.
  • Collaborate closely with embedded systems and security experts.
2021 - 2024

Kitchen Porter/Chef Assistant

Lennons Carlow

Worked as a Kitchen Porter and Chef Assistant in a fine dining restaurant.

  • Practised proficiency in food preparation by following established recipes and maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Played a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic work space environment within the restaurant by deep cleaning surfaces, floors, and equipment according to health and safety regulations on a daily basis.
  • Displayed a strong work ethic and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment.

Activities & Interests

Martial Arts/Exercise

Six years professionally training and competing in Karate, followed by two years of training and competing in Jiu Jitsu. Currently exercise by going to the gym.

Travelling

I enjoy travelling, having been to Portugal, the Czech Republic, France and even Ukraine last year.

Game Jams

Regular participant in Global Game Jams.

Reverse Engineering & Modding

I've taken an interest in learning to reverse engineer games and modify game programs which include my own.