REVAMP
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022Co-founded a start-up tackling excess clothing, built the business model and market strategy, and pitched to industry experts, earning an Honorable Mention.
Start-upPitchStrategy
Game Developer & Computer Scientist
ADHAM HELMY
Computer Science Student @ Queen's University
Designing fun, intuitive gameplay experiences
About Me
I'm Adham Helmy, a Computer Science student at Queen's University specializing in game development. Hands-on with Unity, I've built a fully fledged game and keep iterating on gameplay mechanics, level flows, and sprite art.
Game design is my passion. I love crafting experiences that feel intuitive and fun. Throughout my career, I look forward to learning, experimenting and contributing to many new projects.
Strengths
- Unity Game Engine - comfortable designing mechanics, levels, and art.
- Game Design Thinking - strong at shaping mechanics and player experiences.
- Fast Learner - always improving and contributing to new ideas.
Focus
- Designing fun, intuitive gameplay experiences.
- Building levels that guide players without friction.
- Balancing mechanics so every move feels rewarding.
Skills
Languages
PythonComfortable
C#Comfortable
JavaProficient
JavaScriptWorking
Engine & Tools
UnityMain engine
GitHubVersion control
VS CodeEditor
Visual StudioIDE
Coursework
Artificial IntelligenceIn Progress
Game ArchitectureCompleted
Game DesignCompleted
Operating SystemsCompleted
Data Structures & Linear AlgebraCompleted
Featured Projects
Mousey Melody
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025Team-built interactive game in Unity. Designed and implemented levels and puzzles, debugging along the way to keep gameplay fun and smooth.
Unity 6C#Team project
Untitled Solo Game
Dec 2024 - PresentSolo project handling all design, programming, and art. Building gameplay mechanics, character controls, interactive environments, and pixel art animations.
Unity 6C#Aseprite
VRSN CTRL
GMTK Game Jam - Aug 2025Puzzle platformer where players swap between Alpha, Beta, PreRelease, and Release builds with different abilities. Implemented a 2D controller with coyote time, jump buffering, and version-aware collisions, and designed 8+ levels with progressive mechanics.
Unity 6C#Game Jam
Experience Timeline
Frontline Manager
Mr. Baker - Cairo, Egypt
June 2019 - August 2019
- Managed product appearance and ensured displays stayed on brand.
- Led and motivated a team to maintain efficiency and great service.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints to improve the experience.