Reave (2025)
A dark fantasy VR extraction game built in Unity. I developed an in-game UI notification system, NPC dialog system, was a large role in a weapon-code refactor, and assisted in bug fixing.
Hello, I'm Aidan Michaels
Game Developer
I design and build scalable gameplay systems with Unity, C#, and a love for delightful player experiences.
About
Crafting Exciting, Creative Experiences
Hi! My name is Aidan Michaels and I am a game developer based in New Jersey. I am incredibly passionate about creating games that foster creativity and community like titles such as Minecraft and Terraria have done for me. With a programming and creative development background, I’ve worked with various game engines including Unity, Godot, and Unreal Engine. Additionally, I have experience in 2D, 3D, and VR applications. I believe that games have the power to bring people together and my dream is to make games that foster longlasting memories and friendships.
Releavant Skills:
Unity
Godot
C#
C++
Python
GDScript
GitHub
Unity VCS
OOP
Game Design
Projects
Selected Work
Some of the projects I graciously had the opportunity to be part of. These include commercial, personal, and school projects.
Sesame Mecha Builders Tic-Tac-Toe (2024)
A Tic-Tac-Toe minigame I developed while interning as a Unity Engineer at StoryToys.
Ratioactive (2023)
A 2D Retro-arcade shooter created in Godot 4 over the summer of 2023.
Elephant in the Room (2025)
A top-down puzzle game created in Unity using C#, CineMachine, and A* Pathfinding.
Washington's Crossing (2023)
A top-down puzzle game created in Unity using C#, CineMachine, and A* Pathfinding.
Education
Learning
B.A. in Interactive Multimedia, Minor in Computer Science
The College of New Jersey • 2022 - 2026 • 3.97 GPA
Specializing in game development at The College of New Jersey, I’ve focused on game programming and design projects to prepare for a career in the games industry. In Spring 2024, I studied abroad at Northumbria University in England, gaining global perspectives from industry professionals, and have participated in multiple game jams. I have been on the Dean’s List every semester since Fall 2022, and was invited to join the Phi Kappa Phi honors society for ranking in the top 7.5% of my class.
Key Courses
- Games 1 – Skills: Unity, C#, gameplay systems, game design
- Games 2 – Skills: colaborating on a group games project, C#, GitHub
- Data Structures – Skills: C++, data algorithms
- UI/UX – Skills: UI/UX design, prototyping, human-centered design
Computer Science Vocational Degree
Ocean County Vocational Technical School • 2021-2022
At OCVTS, I completed a computer science program focused on Web Development and Software Engineering. I gained a strong foundation in core concepts such as object-oriented programming, inheritance, and polymorphism, along with front-end web development skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. During my time there, I competed in SkillsUSA’s national Web Design competition, representing New Jersey against high school students from across the country. I won the state championship in both 2021 and 2022, and in 2021, my partner and I placed 9th nationally.
Key Courses
- Software Engineering – Skills: Java, OOP, inheritance, polymorphism
- Web Development – Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Competition: SkillsUSA Web Design 2021 & 2022 – Skills: web development, problem solving, team work. Successfully won the New Jersey state championship in 2021 and 2022 and reached 9th place nationally in 2021.
Contact
Let's Build Something Fun
Thank you for visiting! If you have any comments, questions, or simply want to get in touch, please use the form below. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
This submit button will open to email. You can also email me at agmichaels7957@gmail.com