Punit Ghag
Mumbai
Summary
Gameplay Programmer with 5 years of professional experience, including 4 years in AAA game development. Contributed to Skull and Bones and Just Dance, delivering complex gameplay features from rapid prototyping through production in cross-functional teams. Proficient in C++, Unreal Engine 5, and Unity, with expertise in gameplay systems, AI, and multiplayer features.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Programmer
Ubisoft
Mumbai
06.2025 - Current
- Took ownership of Kraken state machine and combo handling system for Skull and Bones, Year 2, Season 4: Eye of the Beast.
- Contributed to the collision system for the Kraken, enhancing gameplay fluidity.
- Fixed post-launch gameplay issues.
- Joined the Prototyping Team, developing Unreal Engine 5 gameplay prototypes for Ubisoft HQ evaluation.
Junior Programmer
Ubisoft
Mumbai
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Contributed to the ship combat and sea monster gameplay for Skull and Bones, implementing multiplayer synchronization, AI behaviors, node graph logic, and combat systems.
- Selected for onsite collaboration with Ubisoft Paris on Just Dance 2025: Party Mode.
- Owned the runtime asset loading system for Party Mode using Unity Addressables, ensuring efficient asset management and seamless content loading.
- Contributed to Just Dance 2024 PS5/Xbox Series X|S development.
Intern Programmer
Ubisoft
Mumbai
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced existing gameplay features for Skull and Bones using C++ and Ubisoft's proprietary game engine, implementing designer-driven gameplay systems.
- Represented Ubisoft at IIT Bombay Techfest, conducting Unity and game development workshops for aspiring developers.
Unity Game Developer
Sooper Squad Studios
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed multiple Android games.
- Integrated Unity Analytics and third-party SDKs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kishinchand Chellaram College
Mumbai07-2021
Skills
- C and C#
- Unreal Engine 5, Unity & Proprietary Game Engines
- Gameplay Systems
- AI Programming
- Combat Systems
- Client-Server Architecture
- Unity Addressables
- Git & Perforce
- Visual Studio
- JIRA
Accomplishments
• Promoted from Intern to Intermediate Programmer within three years.
• Six consecutive Outstanding performance ratings.
• Selected for Ubisoft Paris onsite collaboration.
• Owned gameplay systems for a live-service AAA title.
• Six consecutive Outstanding performance ratings.
• Selected for Ubisoft Paris onsite collaboration.
• Owned gameplay systems for a live-service AAA title.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Native
Native
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Programmer
Ubisoft
06.2025 - Current
Junior Programmer
Ubisoft
01.2023 - 06.2025
Intern Programmer
Ubisoft
07.2022 - 01.2023
Unity Game Developer
Sooper Squad Studios
08.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kishinchand Chellaram College