Summary
Reis Mahnic is a game designer and developer with 11 years of experience blending hands-on Unity implementation, QA leadership, and indie publishing from Seaside, Oregon. At The Pokemon Company International he progressed from test associate to leading a team of testers and now implements gameplay and UI as a designer, bringing a rare mix of quality-focused rigor and creative systems tuning. As owner of Side Group LLC he oversees end-to-end PC game development, coordinating artists and musicians to deliver cohesive, low-budget titles. He pairs a film-production BA and a software development certificate to communicate complex technical and creative requirements clearly, making documentation and process design a strength. Known for strong observation and critical thinking, Reis excels at turning playtesting insights into balanced, stable, and enjoyable game experiences.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Software Development Certificate Computer Science, Software Development Certificate Computer Science at The Tech Academy
Bachelor of Arts - BA Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Bachelor of Arts - BA Cinematography and Film/Video Production at Columbia College Chicago