About Me

I'm Zach Petty, a 25-year-old game developer from Jacksonville, FL, finishing my B.S. in Game Programming and Development at SNHU (expected Oct 2025). After 3 years in IT support, I dove into game dev, focusing on Unreal Engine 5 to craft immersive experiences.

I've led global teams in game jams—like Brackey's 2025.1, where I turned a novice into a level designer in a day—and built solo projects under tight deadlines. When I'm not coding, I'm running TTRPG campaigns (like a 3–4 year D&D saga), building arcade machines, or hiking.  

Zach Petty

Skills

Languages
  • C++ (proficient)
  • Python (proficient)
  • C# (competent)
  • Java (experienced)
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5 & CSS
Engines / Frameworks
  • Unreal Engine 5
  • Blueprints
Tools
  • Git & GitHub
  • Blender
  • Adobe Photoshop
Fields
  • Gameplay Programming
  • Game Production
  • Team Leadership
  • IT Support
  • Automation Scripting

Books I've Read

What Others Say

"I've worked with Zach in many different contexts, and every time he remains meticulous and driven to get things done right."

- John Burnham, Audio Engineer

"Working with Zach on 3D modeling for Tornado Trouble was a breeze. His clear communication and structured approach made the project seamless, even across time zones."

- Wear_Dev, 3D Artist