UPSI Student | Aspiring Game Developer

Muhammad Zarif

Aspiring

Game Design and Development student at UPSI with an interest in stylized level design and in-game economy systems. Experienced with player-driven markets through years of hands-on engagement in online games.

2+ Games Developed / Contributed
6+ Years In Digital Technologies
2025 - Now Portfolio Timeframe

Who I Am

About Me

I am a Game Development student at UPSI with a strong interest in gameplay systems, player behavior, and game economies. Drawing from years of experience with player-driven economies and hands-on game development, I enjoy creating systems that influence how players interact, progress, and engage with a game.

Using Unity and Photoshop, I contribute to gameplay implementation, balancing, UI development, and level creation. I am passionate about turning ideas into functional, player-focused experiences and continuously expanding my skills as a developer.

I also love studying how players engage with games and transform those insights into systems, mechanics, and meaningful gameplay experiences. Looking forward for opportunities to collaborate, learn, and create games that resonate with players!

Muhammad Zarif

Muhammad Zarif

19, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Aspiring Game Developer

Qualifications & Milestones

Education & Achievements

Code Subject Name Grade
CSR2021Exploring Nature 1A
DGG1012Storyboard for Games DevelopmentB+
DGG1013Fundamental Drawing for GamesA
DGG1033Games Design PrinciplesA-
DGS1013Fundamental of ProgrammingA-
DKT2013Digital Information and Communication Technology CompetencyA
UBI2252English for Intermediate 1A
UPU2122Appreciation of Ethics and CivilizationsA
GPA3.87
CGPA3.87
Result Status🎖️ Dean's List
Code Subject Name Grade
CPR2011Peer GuidanceA
DGS10142D Games DesignA-
DGS1023Games ProgrammingA-
DKK1013Discrete Mathematics for ComputingB-
UBI2262English for Intermediate 2A
UBM2112Malay LanguageA
UPU2213Entrepreneurship FundamentalsA
GPA3.69
CGPA3.78
Result Status🎖️ Dean's List
Code Subject Name Grade
CUR2011First Aid TeamA-
DGS1014Multimedia Application DevelopmentA
DGS1023Game Project ManagementA
DKK1013Interactive Web Design and DevelopmentA
GPA3.98
CGPA3.82
Result Status🎖️ Dean's List
Code Subject Name Grade
MMD1063AnimationTBD
DGG1043Character DesignTBD
DGG1053Interactive DesignTBD
DGG1063Digital Motion GraphicsTBD
DGS10243D Games DesignTBD
DGV1013Video & Audio TechniquesTBD
GPATBD
CGPATBD
Result StatusTBD

● Batch Leader - Diploma in Game Design & Development

2025-Now

● Program Director - Games Day 2026

Soon

● Facilitator | Media Committee - Diploma Intake 26/27 Orientation (META)

2026

● Attendee - Micro-Credentials Education Summit 2026

2026

● Participant - Adobe Certified Professional Malaysia National Championship

2026

● Safety Committee - META Students' Grand Qalbu Wednesday

2026

● Media Committee - DICE'26

2026

● Participant | Protocol Committee - Global Game Jam Malaysia

2026

● Protocol Committee - Annual Grand Meeting (Digital Game Society)

2025

● Participant - Fun Run : Splash & Dash

2025

● Attendee - Traditional Mek Mulung Theatre Performance

2025

● Participant - Millenia Bubble Run Mental Health x Malaysia Day

2025

● Participant - META League (Futsal)

2025

● Participant - Top Coders Malaysia Coding Challenge Pre Competition Workshop

2025

● Participant - Independence Day Quiz

2025

● Participant - Ready, Set, Uni!

2025

Where I've Contributed To

Featured Projects

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Simulation Game

Cashier Mania

A fast-paced cashier simulation game where players manage customer transactions, maintain efficiency, and improve store operations under pressure.

Unity Visual Studio Photoshop
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Memory Game

Knock Knock

Knock knock! is a 2D memory game where you race against time to remember and match the masked faces behind every door.

Unity Visual Studio Aseprite

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