I worked on ARK: Survival Evolved as my first full-time role in AAA gaming since late 2024 to mid-2025. In this role, I was mainly assisting with preparations for new DLC content made by Snail Games. This included making a way for the ASE UI to be modified to any color and patterns, along with an infection buff system.
Converted 10 Years of UI For Aquatica Recolorization
Almost single-handedly converted the UI of ARK Survival Evolved to use new green colors and other assets recolored for Aquatica. I also made the modifications dynamic across c++ and bp layers of UI logic so that color changes to UI can effectively be done for future DLCs and by modders.
Added The Merperson
I did all the logic, setup, and testing to add in the newest humanoid to join the ARK Cast of Characters: the Merperson!
Infection Buffs and Infected Barnacles
For ASE Aquatica, I created the Infected Barnacle System that allowed for a new special set of buffs created for the DLC to be applied to Dinos via a new Augment slot. I also created the Speed and Diet Change Buffs.
Alpha Corrupt Tradacna
I assisted in setting up and creating the logic for the Alpha Corrupt Tradacna. Mainly, I was responsible for the mini-bosses ranged attack logic since it is meant to be a stationary creature as well as figuring out the attack priority logic.
