Mike Fig

Independent Software Developer / Self-Employed

• Developed and released two fully self-coded games on Steam over multi-year development cycles.
• Built and maintained custom game/graphics technology across several large independent projects.
• Worked across rendering, gameplay systems, UI, scripting, tools, debugging, and project architecture.

Schnackel Engineers, Omaha, NE

Software Developer | 2019-2020

• Developed C# automation tools for routing plumbing systems.
• Integrated software tools with CAD workflows.
• Built domain-specific automation to improve architecture and engineering production work.

SoundSpectrum Inc., Austin, TX

Software Developer | 2014-2017

• Developed audio-visualizer software using C++ and Python.
• Worked on real-time graphics and audio visualization systems.
• Contributed to software used in major productions.

Basil's

Sous Chef | 2024-2026

• Worked in a fine-dining Italian restaurant in a fast-paced team environment.
• Took the role on as a personal challenge and gained a great deal of personal development from it.
• Strengthened communication, prioritization, and composure under pressure; still occasionally fill in.

3D Chunk-Based Workspace and Game Platform

C++, OpenGL, AI-assisted development

• Built a 3D chunk-based workspace and game platform combining an in-engine editor, chunk streaming, authored object systems, gameplay/runtime systems, and a large UI-panel/tooling layer.
• Developed substantial systems across editing workflows, chunks, tools, combat, enemies, upgrades, UI panels, and runtime behavior.
• Supporting project documents linked below provide a deeper technical overview.

Custom C++ / OpenGL Engine

• Developed a feature-complete C++/OpenGL engine over multiple years.
• Built the engine around Lua and MoonScript driver scripts, with the engine serving as background support for full games written largely in script, built on the low-level library SFML.
• Used the engine as the foundation for larger gameplay and graphics projects.

3D Voxel-Based Game

• Developed a 3D voxel-based game project over roughly two years.
• Worked on world representation, gameplay systems, and custom engine features.

Fractal Image Generator

• Built a fractal image generator focused on strong visual output over a long-form personal project cycle.
• Developed custom rendering and generation logic.

2D Top-Down Ship Game

• Developed a 2D top-down ship-based game with many complex gameplay systems.
• Built systems for movement, combat, interaction, and game-state management.