I am a passionate Programmer based in the United Kingdom. My primary focus is on building engaging, high-performance gameplay and enterprise software systems.

🔭 I hold a Distinction in MSc. Computer Games Programming from Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.

🌱 I focus primarily on Software and Gameplay Engineering.

💬 Ask me about Gameplay Programming, Third Party Integrations, Software Engineering, Unreal Engine C++, and AI Programming.

• C++ Programming
• Node.JS / Typescript / Laravel / PHP
• Unreal Engine Development
• AI Systems and Gameplay Ability Systems
• Replication and Networking
• Game Systems and Framework Design
• Fullstack Software Engineering and Integrations
• C# Asp.net Enterprise Application Engineering

Here are some of my most significant C++ projects built with Unreal Engine and similar engines/libraries:

• Gidi Dungeon: An Unreal C++ Multiplayer Game where players scramble in a dungeon to find the Gidi treasure, by interacting with chests and stunning opponents with spells.
• Turn-Based Framework Master Project: A framework showcasing core Unreal systems, AI Algorithms, data structures, components, and delegates.
• Drone Defiance FPS Prototype: An FPS prototype that demonstrates gameplay features and efficient use of Unreal's API.
• Yegun RPG: An RPG project featuring gameplay ability systems and advanced replication techniques.
• 2D Games with Paper2D and ZD: Implementation of 2D gameplay using Unreal Engine’s Paper2D and PaperZD API.
• Games With C++: These are Games i made using C++ and frameworks like Raylib, updated as i add more to it.
• SFML Playground: These are Games i made using C++ and SFML Library, updated as i add more to it.
• ToonTanks: A gameplay programming project demonstrating actor components, replication, and core gameplay logic.

• Meowsic (GMTK Game Jam - Aug 2025) - (Unreal Engine 5.4 and C++)
• The Damned (GJL Game Parade Game Jam - June 2025) - (Unreal Engine 5.4)
• Dystopian Bubble (Global Game Jam - Jan 2025) - (Unreal Engine 5.3)
• Portrait (Drinks Dev Game Jam -Oct 2024) - (Unreal Engine 5.3)
• Angry Dans (Athena Game Jam - April 2024) - (Unreal Engine 5.3)
• Tooth Fairy (Global Game Jam - Jan 2024) - (Unreal Engine 5.3)

• Drone Defiance (Solo) - (Unreal Engine 5.3, C++)

• Castle Cairn (Volunteer Programmer with Wee Tattie Studios) - (Unreal Engine 5.4, C++)

I am actively exploring advanced gameplay mechanics and AI integration in Unreal Engine using C++.

• Portfolio: Yenum.dev
• Blog: Medium
• LinkedIn: Chukwuyenum Opone
• GitHub: officialyenum
• YouTube: officialyenum
• Email: oponechukwuyenum@gmail.com

I’m a huge anime fan and an avid Arsenal supporter!

Aside from game programming, I also have experience as a software engineer specializing in scalable microservices, cloud infrastructure, and API design.

• A simple RESTful API built to serve FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) Node.JS, Typescript
• Navis War Rest API Development and DevOps - (Nest JS, Typescript)
• Dice.ng Fullstack Game Development - (CreateJS, NodeJS, Laravel, Typescript, PHP)
• Sportsbook Engine Virtuals, Casino and Payments API Integration - (ASP.Net, Laravel, Node.JS, Typescript,)

Thank you for checking out my profile! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat about gameplay programming.