Brian Barrette

Summary

Frontend-focused developer and technical designer with hands-on experience building interactive UI systems, game mechanics, and real-time interfaces using JavaScript and Godot. Strong at debugging, state management, and rapid prototyping. Uses AI-assisted development as a productivity tool while maintaining full ownership of logic, architecture, and implementation. Seeking remote roles focused on UI, interaction, and gameplay systems.

Technical Skills

• Frontend: JavaScript (ES modules), HTML, CSS, DOM manipulation
• Game Development: Godot 4, GDScript, gameplay scripting, UI systems
• Systems: State management, input handling, event-driven logic
• Tools: GitHub, GitHub Pages, Render, AI-assisted development
• Strengths: Debugging, refactoring, iteration speed, system clarity

Projects

Gobachi — Browser-Based Virtual Pet Game

• Built a modular frontend UI with screen routing, overlays, and interactive meters
• Implemented a real-time feeding mini-game with timers, collision detection, and input handling
• Designed adaptive action menus driven by application state
• Debugged complex UI issues involving event propagation and module scope
• Focused on responsive interaction, feedback, and player experience

MuddyGob — Multiplayer Text-Based Game (MUD)

• Developed a real-time multiplayer server with room state and command handling
• Built a browser-based client UI including chat, HUD, and responsive layout
• Implemented inventory systems, presence tracking, and server messaging
• Deployed live services using Render and GitHub Pages
• Emphasized robustness, debuggability, and clear system boundaries

Education

Associate Degree — Multimedia & Web Design
Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Development Approach

• Comfortable working in existing codebases and improving them incrementally
• Uses AI tools for scaffolding, refactoring, and debugging assistance
• Always validates output and fully understands implemented logic
• Values maintainable UI, clear state flow, and user-focused design