Kyle P.

I am a passionate and versatile professional with over 25 years of Japanese language experience and extensive expertise in game development. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, I began studying Japanese at age 14 and have now lived in Japan for over 16 years, speaking fluent Japanese with no accent. In the field of game development, I specialize in creating big worlds, procedural content, and crafting and harvesting systems. I have broad experience programming complex RPG systems including enemy AI, player survival mechanics, scriptable object-based skill systems, inventory management, and floating-point precision solutions. My Unity and C# expertise is deeply rooted in game development, but I am always open to applying these skills to other fields as a fast learner and competent listener. Additionally, I offer professional Japanese ↔ English translation and localization services. My first 8 years living in Japan were spent working for two companies that frequently utilized my bilingual abilities for website translation, social media, blogs, advertising, and technical safety documentation. This experience honed my skills in culturally sensitive translation to effectively communicate across audiences. My wife, a native Japanese speaker, worked for many years as a Career Consultant, specializing in proofreading resumes, cover letters, and preparing transcripts for company meetings and public seminars. Together, we form a powerful translation team capable of delivering nuanced, natural translations that go beyond word-for-word conversion to convey the true meaning and cultural context. Prior to game development, I worked in an ISO-certified manufacturing company, gaining experience in strict record keeping, project team leadership, and productivity improvement systems. I thrive when managing goals independently and collaborating seamlessly within structured team environments. Whether you’re looking for a developer to bring your game vision to life, or a translation team to bridge your English and Japanese communication needs, I am here to deliver professional, reliable, and high-quality results.