You can call me Raph :)
Hi, I'm Raphael Coelho, a Lead Game Developer and Producer at Educar Games Studio. With experience across numerous game projects before joining Educar, I've created educational games that make learning fun, completing five projects at Educar already. My role involves overseeing development, coordinating teams, setting schedules, optimizing code, and ensuring each project aligns with its creative vision.
Originally from Brazil, I moved to Canada two years ago. I hold a degree in Game Programming and recently graduated from BCIT in 3D Modeling, Art, and Animation, further strengthening my skills across both technical and artistic domains. I'm currently looking for new opportunities in Canada where I can contribute my expertise.
Outside of work, I'm a dedicated dad of four, a black belt in Hapkido, and an avid gamer and sports fan.
My journey with Unreal began in the UDK days, and I've been passionate about it ever since. I've worked with Unreal Engine 4 from its initial release, gaining extensive experience across various projects and challenges. With a strong command of Unreal Engine's tools and systems, I'm confident in solving any problem it presents.
Since January 2024, I've been diving into Houdini and discovered a strong passion for it, especially in working with particles, simulations, and effects. Houdini also synergizes incredibly well with Unreal Engine for procedural tools and level creation. The more I learn, the more I love what Houdini can do.
I began using Maya many years ago, and it has become an essential part of my workflow. From hard surface modeling to animation and rigging, Maya remains a versatile tool I rely on regularly. Its robust features have allowed me to tackle a wide range of tasks effectively, and it continues to be a foundational tool in my projects.
In recent years, I've worked on many game projects using both Blueprints and C++. I use Blueprints for quick prototyping and C++ for complex tasks that need optimization. Together, they're the perfect combination for building any type of game. Using both also allows me to create in-house systems and tools that make work easier for the development team.
Python is an essential programming language for quickly connecting tools and speeding up tasks. Nearly all development software supports and benefits from it. I've used Python to create tools for both Maya and Unreal, enhancing workflows and efficiency.
I believe every artist should know how to edit and present their work effectively. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with Nuke, Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve, gaining experience in each. These tools have helped me refine how I showcase projects and bring out the best in my work.
Perforce I'm very comfortable with Perforce and Git. Years of experience using these tools and leading teams have taught me how to manage, troubleshoot, and set up new repositories effectively.
Like Nuke, I feel Photoshop is essential for any developer. I've used it extensively to create and edit images for the games I've worked on, making it a must-have tool in my workflow.