"Nobody makes my fate but me."
— Cayde-6, Hunter Vanguard (Destiny 2)
Hi, I’m Nathan “Nova” Juranek.
Gameplay Engineer | AI-Driven Prototyper | Unreal Engine 5 & Python Developer
Gameplay Engineer | AI-Driven Prototyper | Unreal Engine 5 & Python Developer
I build the first version before anyone else knows what it should look like. I prototype quickly, script efficiently, and design systems designed to evolve.
From stamina mechanics to emotional-state gameplay triggers, I don’t just write code; I create feel, and then I make it playable.