Game Designer, Game Programmer and QA
Computer Scientist, Master in Applied Computer, PhD student in Electronic Engineering, and Quality Analyst with CTFL 4.0 certification from ISTQB. 4+ years with experience with gamedev for mobile games at Fanatee Inc. (CodyCross) and Inteceleri Tecnologia para Educação (Google Partner for Education).
Game Artist and Narrative Writer
Digital Game Specialist, Visual Artist with 10+ years of experience with concept art, book covers, pixel arts, illustrations, paintings, fanarts, design and comics. Member of the team that won Best Narrative at the 2018 Game Jam. Actually working on Catventure: The Curse of the Dark Tower.
Producer and Project Management
Professor at Federal University of Pará (North region of Brazil) with 26 years of experience. PhD in Electrical Engineering, researching Natural Computing, Explainable AI, and SCEA development, integrating Neuroscience and Cognitive Architectures. Head of MEC²A Research Lab.
Sabores do Pará (Flavors of Amazon) is a fast-paced time management game that blends casual gameplay with a mystical narrative. Players follow Ingrid, a waitress cursed by the mysterious Dona Maria, who must travel the globe showcasing Amazonian cuisine to break her spell. The game combines point-and-click service mechanics with authentic cooking mini-games, challenging players to satisfy international customers while hitting daily revenue goals. Its unique edge is the 'Carimbó Rhythm' power-up, which uses traditional music to freeze customer patience. Featuring 16 levels across iconic global cities, Sabores do Pará is more than a game—it’s a vibrant cultural showcase of the Amazon's culinary soul.
This Serious Game addresses a critical gap in public health: out-of-hospital cardiac arrest response. Merging Visual Novel storytelling with rhythm-based mechanics for CPR and AED simulation, the platform guides users from foundational tutorials to high-stakes scenarios in public spaces. Backed by five peer-reviewed publications and developed at Federal University of Pará, it’s not just a game, but a scientifically validated tool designed to save lives through immersive education.
Experience here - https://filvalente.itch.io/herois-da-luz
Explore a universe where music is the most precious asset. After having her digital library plundered by intergalactic raiders, the protagonist embarks on a high-speed retaliation mission. Combining classic arcade mechanics with a unique and stylized art direction, this project focuses on a highly polished niche experience, merging narrative progression with the nostalgia of rhythm-based shooters.
Experience here - https://filvalente.itch.io/data-rescuer
A visceral reimagining of the 'boomer shooter' genre, set within the very dawn of life. In this high-speed 3D maze, players navigate an organic, stylized representation of the female reproductive system. Merging the frantic pace of classic FPS mechanics with a unique biological narrative, the game captures the raw urgency of thousands of competitors vying for a single chance to prevail. It is a bold artistic statement on survival and origin, delivered through intense, precision-based gameplay
Experience here - https://v3.globalgamejam.org/2019/games/boon