Summary
Shreyas Nisal is an engine- and gameplay-focused software engineer with eight years of experience building custom engines, gameplay systems, and automation tooling across C++, JavaScript, Unity, and Unreal. Currently an Associate Game Development Automation and Stability Engineer at id Software in Dallas, he blends production-grade engineering with research-driven interaction design, having published work from CHI and UIST projects. His background includes building REST APIs and CI-driven test suites at Twilio, neurofeedback games with EEG at MIT Media Lab, and novel body-mediated interactions using EMS—demonstrating a rare mix of systems programming and human-centered research. Shreyas holds advanced training in game development from SMU Guildhall and a strong physics and CS foundation from BITS Pilani, which informs his methodical, experimental approach to tooling and gameplay problems.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
BITS Pilani, Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Development Software Development, Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Development Software Development at SMU Guildhall