David Thompson

David is a passionate, hard working and imaginative game designer. He’s very dedicated and functions exceptionally well under pressure. I recommend him highly for any game design role.

David is a highly-dedicated designer who is willing to go the extra mile in order to make his designs a reality. He is more than willing to invest time and energy towards his work, and has a meticulous knowledge of the industry, in its many aspects.

David is a meticulous and extremely diligent game designer. His attention to detail and dedication to his job is astounding. He is a great team player and works very well with programmers.

David Thompson is nice talented game designer.
His strong point is he can find out unique solutions for game design problems / issues.
And he has a lots of knowledge about game mechanics.
He has nice talent for story elements and writing narrative dialogs.
And one of his really good point is fast work and logical thinking.

He is nice talented and have nice knowlede game designer.
Also I believe he could do both game designer and producer.

David is a very hard working, ambitious and motivated designer who is always looking to improve his skill. I respect davids determination and dedication to his project.

David is a strong game designer with good team management ability.
He is happy taking direct instruction from managers, or self managing as required.
When driving the design, he is always very inclusive of team ideas.
At PikPok he has had the chance to work on multiple projects, filling in crucial design gaps on multiple teams.

I worked with David as a fellow lead game designer at PikPok. His attention to detail and the quality of his designs during my experiences with him at PikPok was always well thought out and of a high caliber of quality.

David is a friendly individual who is easy to get along with in a studio environment and is willing to both listen and to draw on his experiences to find good solutions to design problems.

It would be a pleasure to work with David again sometime and I believe he’d add great design value to any studio he works with.

David worked with me briefly on Adventure Xpress when the project was in need of idea generation while my focus was on other parts of the design. He was excellent at generating a wide range of possibilities in a short space of time, and used all the tools at his disposal to communicate the results clearly. He was especially good at involving the team in idea gathering so everyone felt heard and involved. David’s enthusiasm for his work is unmatched, he would always do as much or more than required to ensure quality. Inspiring!

It was an absolute pleasure working with David at Fuel Games. His dedication and passion for his craft were blatantly obvious, always going above and beyond what was required of him. His vast industry experience and team-first mentality encouraged everyone to work to their greatest potential. He truly was an asset to the team and company, and I wish him the best with his future endeavors!

David is an absolute pleasure to work with. I had a chance to work with him as a Producer and Engagement Designer at Immutable, not for long but enough that I can most definitely recommend his skills, energy and integrity. I valued both his great project management skills as well as his capabilities to work closely with our remote team across the game production value chain, to get the beta builds delivered on time, on budget and more important on specifications. He is the one with absolute attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

Whatever you do, please keep This Fire Burning! I do hope to work with you again in future projects.

I am writing to wholeheartedly to recommend David for his exceptional skills and contributions as a Product Owner at mod.io. Since his arrival, he showed remarkable dedication and commitment to our team, bringing order to our disorganized backlog and providing valuable insights that significantly improved our product development process.

David has a knack for clear communication, which was instrumental in keeping our team aligned to the mod.io C++/Unreal SDK we worked on. He was always proactive in his approach, always going the extra mile to help others on the team, fostering a collaborative work environment. His ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance was invaluable in driving our team’s success.

Apart from the administrative section, his technical expertise, coupled with their strong interpersonal and modder skills, made him an asset to our team. I am certain that David will continue to make significant contributions all his future endeavors.

It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend David Thompson for the role of Product Owner. He is an outstanding professional who combines strategic thinking, user-focused design, and a deep understanding of product management principles to deliver exceptional results.

We worked together in mod.io (One of the top UGC & Gaming comany) where David demonstrated an unparalleled ability to identify market needs, align team efforts, and execute product roadmaps with precision. He is adept at fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment between technical and business goals.

David’s leadership in launching any product stands out as a testament to his ability to guide products from conception to market success. His keen insight into user behavior and analytics enables him to make data-driven decisions that drive growth and engagement.

Moreover, David’s communication skills and proactive approach make him a joy to work with. He is not only a leader but also a mentor, always ready to support his colleagues and share his expertise at the expense of his own time.

David Thompson demonstrated outstanding leadership as the Product Owner overseeing the development of mod.io’s C++ SDK and Unreal Engine Plugin. Under his direction, our team successfully delivered integrations for AAA partners, including Baldur’s Gate 3, Dying Light 2, and Homeworld 3. David’s strategic vision improved team workflows and elevated the quality of our middleware products, ensuring robust cross-platform modding support. His commitment to fostering collaboration and excellence created a highly productive team atmosphere and was pivotal in delivering seamless technical solutions to our partners.

I am pleased to write this recommendation letter for David Thompson,with whom I had the privilege of working closely at BHI in delivering the VETDSS Certificate III in IT over a few years. During our time as teaching colleagues, David consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, dedication,
and collaboration.

Our roles involved facilitation, designing and delivering course content, assessments, and classroom strategies aimed at equipping high school students (Years 11 and 12 typically) with the practical skills and knowledge in IT and Cybersecurity. Dave was a fantastic collaborator, always open to brainstorming ideas and refining course materials.

We frequently met and discussed the best approaches for engaging our students, addressing their learning challenges, and providing clear guidance on assessments. This collaborative environment ensured our students received the highest
quality education.

One of the standout qualities that David brought to the team was his
extensive experience in game design and programming. His expertise in these areas added valuable real-world context to the curriculum
particularly the ICTPRG302 unit, making the lessons more engaging and applicable to students who were eager to learn about cutting-edge industry practices as well as having fun. David consistently integrated this hands-on knowledge into the classroom, particularly in subjects related to software development and programming, helping students better understand how the concepts they were learning fit into real-world IT applications in particular game dev.

In addition to their technical knowledge, Dave’s ability to connect with
students was remarkable. He exhibited patience, empathy, and a keen understanding of the varying needs of students. Whether in individual interactions or group settings, Dave was adept at creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, which encouraged students to thrive academically and personally.

I have no doubt that David would be an asset to any team. They bring both technical expertise and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any teaching position or game design and programming opportunity they pursue.