David R. Chaverri
Game Developer
Game Developer and Technical Product Manager with cross-functional expertise spanning Technical Design, Gameplay Programming, Narrative Cinematics, and Production Management, uniquely qualified to succeed as a Game Producer. Brings end-to-end experience in interactive feature development and digital product delivery, supporting AAA game production lifecycles and episodic releases. Recognized for enabling effective multi-disciplinary collaboration across Design, Engineering, Art, and Executive teams through clear communication, sound decision-making, and strong problem-solving skills.
Shipped titles:
- NFL – Madden 20
- Batman S2: The Enemy Within
- Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series
- The Walking Dead S3: A New Frontier
- Minecraft: Story Mode
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
- The Wolf Among Us
- The Walking Dead : Michonne
- Tales from the Borderlands
- Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series
- The Walking Dead S1: 400 days
- Face of the Franchise QB1
Professional Expertise
Technical Feature Design
- Supported delivery of “Face of the Franchise: QB1,” a narrative-driven AAA gameplay mode
- Scripted branching dialogue and event-driven systems responsive to player performance and choices
- Coordinated with Producers, Engineers, Designers, and QA to align feature delivery with milestones
- Ensured gameplay systems met quality, replayability, and production requirements
Gameplay Development
- Scripted and implemented gameplay content including levels, mechanics, combat, dialogue flow, and progression logic
- Developed systems for replay value, personalization, and reliable runtime behavior across varied game states
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Designers, Producers, Artists, Audio, and QA to deliver episodic content on schedule
- Supported QA by identifying, reproducing, and resolving gameplay and cinematic issues
Cinematics(UX/UI) Direction
- Directed and implemented cinematic sequences, managing scene pacing, camera language, lighting, and character performance
- Coordinated with Design, Animation, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure consistent visual player experiences
- Integrated cinematics with gameplay systems and combat mechanics across multiple shipped titles
- Maintained quality standards under tight episodic schedules and evolving production constraints
Digital Product Management
- Convert product vision into actionable roadmaps, milestones, and delivery plans
- Lead operational delivery of technology platforms supporting digital products and global users
- Track delivery progress through KPIs, metrics reporting, and executive status updates
- Maintain operational governance, reporting, and escalation processes for stable service delivery
Technical Designer
Madden 20
- Delivered a narrative-driven gameplay mode within the AAA development lifecycle
- Scripted branching dialogue interactions and event-driven sequences that adapted to player performance and choices
- Ensured a replayable and personalized experience for players through responsive narrative systems
Credits
- Madden 20
- M20: Face of the Franchise
Batman S2: The Enemy Within
- Developed cinematic interactivity systems including branching dialogue and event-driven sequences that respond to player performance and choices
- Built the Cyber Eye system, enabling players to investigate environments using tools such as holographic projections, thermal scans, and x-ray vision
- Implemented Riddler’s Death Chamber, a complex sequence that enhanced puzzle-solving, requiring advanced game state management, custom scripts, UI integration, and memory optimization
Credits
- Ep1: The Enigma
- Ep2: The Pact
- Ep3: Fractured Mask
- Ep4: What Ails You
- Ep5: Same Stitch
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series
- Balanced gameplay content and scene complexity, requiring careful implementation discipline to maintain cinematic fidelity while keeping performance stable across episodes
- Strengthened cross-department collaboration to address technical constraints across large-scale development
- Implemented complex attachment systems for diverse weapons and mounts and iterated extensively on blood and fire VFX to achieve the desired visual quality
Credits
- Ep1: Iron From Ice
- Ep2: The Lost Lords
- Ep3: The Sword in the Darkness
- Ep4: Sons of Winter
- Ep5: A Nest of Vipers
- Ep6: The Ice Dragon
Tales from the Borderlands
- Supported gameplay feature delivery for the climactic Final Boss encounter, through game state–driven logic
- Collaborated with designers, producers, artists, and QA to deliver on-time episodic content releases
- Systems were developed for replay value, personalization, and reliable runtime behavior across varied game states
Credits
- Ep5: The Vault of the Traveler
Gameplay Programming
The Walking Dead S3: A New Frontier
- Scripted gameplay sequences of QTEs, combat, dialogue flow, and progression logic
- Delivered gameplay narrative progression and balanced pacing through points of interest and interactive decision-making
Credits
- Ep1: Ties That Bind
- Ep2: Ties That Bind (Part 2)
- Ep3: Above The Law
- Ep4: Thicker Than Water
- Ep5: From The Gallows
The Walking Dead: Michonne
- Leveraged upgrades to the engine capabilities to deliver visually compelling and emotionally charged gameplay
- Collaborated closely with Producers to translate creative ideas into scripted action and cinematics
- Implemented advanced mechanics and pushed engine capabilities for cinematic combat and dialogue sequences
Credits
- Ep1: In Too Deep
- Ep2: Give No Shelter
- Ep3: What We Deserve
Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series
- Assisted with combat scripting implementation and programming support for fight sequences under tight deadlines
- Assisted gameplay content delivery across multiple episodic releases
Credits
- Ep1: Tangled Up in Blue
- Ep2: Under Pressure
Minecraft: Story Mode
- Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver features on schedule
- Implemented interactive content to multiple shipped episodic titles within a production pipeline
Credits
- Ep1: The Order of the Stone
- Ep2: Assembly Required
- Ep4: A Block and a Hard Place
Cinematics Cut-scenes
The Wolf Among Us
- Integrated cinematics with gameplay systems and combat mechanics, recognized by critics and players for its narrative depth and fight sequences originality
- Combined cameras, animation, dialogue, lighting, and VFX to build dramatic cut-scenes
Credits
- Ep1: Faith
- Ep2: Smoke and Mirrors
- Ep3: A Crooked Mile
- Ep4: In Sheep’s Clothing
- Ep5: Cry Wolf
The Walking Dead: Season 2
- Integrated cinematic sequences with animation libraries and interactive dialogue for consistent visual and narrative quality delivery
- Maintained intensity —camera language and beat timing without losing narrative clarity tuned for player-driven scenes
Credits
- Ep1: All That Remains
- Ep2: A House Divided
- Ep3: In Harm’s Way
- Ep4: Amid the Ruins
- Ep5: No Going Back
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
- Supported clean transitions between cut-scenes and interactive moments with readable pacing and consistent framing
- Maintained game quality standards across episodic content
Credits
- Ep6: 400 Days
Face of the Franchise
- Contributed to the development of “Face of the Franchise” a guided narrative-driven game mode tracking a player-created QB from College Football through the NFL Draft
- Supported player engagement through scenario scripting and branching structures
Credits
- Madden 20
- M20: Face of the Franchise
Skill Proficiencies
Technical Design
Advanced
Progression Balance & Core Interactivity
Gameplay Programming
Proficient
Object Oriented & Modular State Machines
Cinematic Visuals
Expert
Scene Direction & Camera Settings
Production & PM
Advanced
Scope Definition & Milestone Delivery
Engine/Pipeline
Operational
Development Cycles & Content Workflows
Front-End Frameworks
Proficient
UX/UI Wireframes & Responsive Layouts
Technical Art
Operational
3D Assets & Animations
Operations/Management
Proficient
Common Repositories & Collaboration Tools
Work Experience
Client Delivery Manager – Hewlett-Packard Inc.
Jul 2023 – Dec 2025 / Heredia, CR
- Converted product vision into actionable roadmaps, defining milestones, and delivery plans for complex digital platforms.
- Managed stakeholder communication and produced executive-level status reporting (monthly progress, operational constraints, risk tracking, KPI outcomes) of business-driven initiatives and services.
- Coordinated global teams governance and operating cadence to drive product delivery, balancing priorities, dependencies and escalation paths.
Technology Operations Lead – IBM/Kyndryl
Jan 2021 – Jun 2023 / Heredia, CR
- Led multiple escalation teams of technical experts supporting digital products, technology platforms, and global users.
- Managed delivery of large-scale, cross-functional service initiatives with strict SLA, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Defined process improvement, metrics tracking, and continuous optimization to improve delivery outcomes.
Technical Designer – Electronic Arts (EA)
Dec 2018 – Jan 2020 / Orlando, FL
- Introduced “Face of the Franchise: QB1”, a personalized guided narrative-driven game mode responsive to player performance and dialogue choices.
- Ensured interactive mechanics and systems met quality, replay-ability, and production requirements of AAA Game lifecycle.
- Coordinated with Producers, Engineers, Designers, and QA to align feature delivery with milestones.
- Shipped titles:
Gameplay Programmer – Telltale Games
Mar 2015 – Aug 2018 / San Rafael, CA
- Scripted and implemented gameplay content including game states logic, combat mechanics, event-driven sequences and level progression.
- Collaborated with designers, producers, artists, and QA to deliver on-time episodic content releases.
- Systems were developed for replay value, personalization, and reliable runtime behavior across varied.
- Shipped titles:
Cinematic Artist – Telltale Games
Oct 2013 – Mar 2015 / San Rafael, CA
- Directed cinematic sequences, managing scene pacing, camera language, lighting, and character performance.
- Collaborated with narrative, animation, and production teams to ensure emotional clarity and interactive continuity.
- Integrated Cinematics with Interactive systems and combat mechanics, recognized by critics and players for its narrative depth and fight sequences originality.
- Supported multiple episodic releases, contributing to consistent quality standards while adapting to tight schedules and production constraints.
- Shipped titles:
Education
New England Institute of Technology – B.S. Computer Science
Sep 2009 – Sep 2012 / Warwick, RI
- Concentration in Video Game Development and Simulation Technologies
- Awarded “Best 3D Artist” of graduating class
Games Display
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