About Me

Technical Director & Lead Programmer with expertise in team leadership and next-generation interactive systems

About Me

I'm Juan Diego Lugo, a Technical Director & Lead Unreal Engine Developer passionate about architecting high-performance, AI-driven systems and leading development teams to deliver cutting-edge interactive experiences.

With over 10 years of experience in the gaming industry, I specialize in C++, Unreal Engine 5, AI systems including Behavior Trees, Utility AI, and GOAP. My expertise spans scalable networking, physics integration, real-time rendering, and proven leadership across 15+ complex modules including DevOps infrastructure, audio pipelines, AR/VR systems, and UI/UX.

Technical Leadership

Led development teams as Technical Director and Lead Programmer with 8+ years of experience in team management and project delivery.

Multiplayer Architecture

Expert in designing scalable multiplayer systems that handle thousands of concurrent players with minimal latency.

AI & Machine Learning

Advanced AI integration for dynamic gameplay, procedural generation, and intelligent NPC systems.

VR/AR Development

Creating immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences for training, entertainment, and business applications.

10+
Years Experience
15+
Complex Modules
50+
Projects Completed
100%
Success Rate
Juan Diego Lugo - Technical Director and Lead Unreal Engine Developer

Juan Diego Lugo

Technical Director & Lead Programmer

Fast Delivery

Quick turnaround times without compromising quality

Clear Communication

Regular updates and transparent project management

Technical Excellence

Best practices and cutting-edge technology implementation

My Experience

Years of expertise in game development, interactive systems, and cutting-edge technology solutions.

Work Experience

2022 - Present

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Senior Unreal Engine Developer

Leading development teams and architecting high-performance, AI-driven systems, multiplayer frameworks, and simulation environments.

2020 - 2022

LEAD PROGRAMMER

Unreal Engine Development

Specialized in C++, Unreal Engine 5, AI systems including Behavior Trees, Utility AI, and GOAP.

2018 - 2020

SENIOR DEVELOPER

Game Development

Expert in scalable networking, physics integration, real-time rendering, and multithreading for immersive applications.

Education

2020 - 2022

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GAME DEVELOPMENT

Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL

GPA: 3.62 | Course Director Award | Specialized in game development and software engineering.

2019 - 2020

UNREAL ENGINE CERTIFICATION

Epic Games

Advanced certification in Unreal Engine development and technical leadership.

Technical Skills

Expertise in game development and interactive systems

Unreal Engine95%
C++90%
Blueprints85%
Multiplayer88%
AI Programming82%
Performance Optimization87%
8+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Completed
30+
Happy Clients
100%
Success Rate

Technical Expertise & Leadership

Deep expertise across engine infrastructure, AI systems, multiplayer architecture, and technical leadership. Every skill backed by 10+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-performance solutions.

Engine & Infrastructure

Unreal Engine 5
95%
C++ Programming
90%
Engine Architecture
88%
Performance Optimization
92%

AI & Systems

AI Programming
85%
Machine Learning
80%
Behavior Trees
88%
Utility AI/GOAP
85%

Multiplayer & Backend

Multiplayer Architecture
90%
EOS Integration
85%
Backend Systems
82%
DevOps & CI/CD
80%

Leadership & Tools

Technical Leadership
92%
Project Management
85%
Team Mentoring
88%
System Design
90%

Professional Certifications

Industry-recognized certifications and achievements

Unreal Engine Certified Developer

Epic Games

2023

AWS Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services

2022

Technical Leadership Certification

Professional Development

2023