Alana Maybus
C++ Game Programmer
amaybusdev@gmail.com | alanamaybus.com.au
Alana Maybus
C++ Game Programmer
amaybusdev@gmail.com | alanamaybus.com.au
EDUCATION
AIE Institute
2024 - 2025
Adv. Dip. Game Development
Specialising in Programming
Dip. Screen & Media
Dip. Information Technology
Billy Blue College of Design
2017
Dip. Graphic Design
SAE University College
2015
Dip. Live Sound Production
SKILLS
Language
C++
C#
Blueprints
Software
Unreal Engine
Unity
Visual Studio
Perforce
GitHub
Trello
Hack 'n' Plan
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
C++ / Unreal Engine Tutoring
Self Employed
May 2025 - Aug 2025
One-on-one lesson plans focusing on Unreal Engine and C++.
Actively listen to student goals to drive lesson plans.
Provide guidance and feedback on student progress.
Animal Attendant
Kip Happy Stays
Nov 2023 – June 2024
Supervise groups of dogs of varying sizes and energy levels ensuring their safety and well-being.
Providing feedback to owners on their dogs behaviour, and implementing training and action plans to assist in achieving their goals.
Record keeping of every dog within the day care, such as vaccinations, desexing and behavioural notes.
Store Manager
Liquorland
Sept 2018 - Dec 2023
Overseeing daily operations, spanning across three different stores.
Developed and implemented in-store business strategies, increasing store sales by 120% over two years.
Successfully led two stores through major business and operational changes during the rebranding of Coles Liquor.
Cafe Supervisor
Studio Coffee
Mar 2016 – Jan 2017
Overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
Onboarding and training of new team members.
Implementation of improvement opportunities within the café.
GAME JAMS
Personal Projects, Unity & Unreal Engine
Sep 2023 – Sep 2025
Crosswalk Crunch - Car AI programmer
https://pozzo99.itch.io/crosswalk-crunch
Corkage - Junior programmer, customer interaction system
williamdosen.itch.io/corkage
Taste Buds - Character controller, world interactions
yoybroy.itch.io/tastebuds
Tiny Houses - Sole programmer, camera controls, building system
yoybroy.itch.io/tinyhouses
Mourning Wood - Rhythm game programmer
michellehayashigameart.itch.io/mourning-wood
PROJECTS
Scrapload (in development)
Student Project, Unreal Engine
Jul 2025 - Current
Lead programmer, character controller, building system, upgrade system
Blowfish Bash (in development)
Personal Project, Unreal Engine
Jun 2025 - Current
Boss fight mechanics, AI behaviour
Volunteer Work
GCAP & AGDA's
IGEA
Oct 2025
Assist guests with finding their seats.
Assist speakers with set up of their presentations.
Ensure talks run to schedule.
Run microphone during Q&A segments.
Assist guest with registration and badge collection.
Student Ambassador
AIE Melbourne
Jan2025–Current
Assisted at five separate conventions and expos.
Speaking to guests and discussing the courses offered at AIE.
Talking to guests about the enrollment process.
Monitoring gaming setups.
Pack down of the booth.