Brent Lopez

About Brent Lopez

Senior Software Engineer specializing in game/SDK development (Unity, C#) and cross-platform applications (Web, Mobile, AR/XR). Experienced in leading projects and fostering strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners globally. Passionate about building impactful, engaging experiences.

Experience

1. Software Engineer Ii

   Microsoft

   Jan 2026 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Building the next iconic Windows app. Focused on the intersection of high-performance graphics and intuitive UX for 1B+ users.Directly responsible for the end-to-end UI/UX and feature implementation of a new, first-party Windows application. Working within the team behind iconic utilities like Snipping Tool and Paint, focusing on building a high-performance, creative experience for millions of Windows users.Core ImpactGreenfield Development: Architecting and implementing core user-facing features for a brand-new Windows experience, prioritizing scalability and the Fluent Design System.High-Performance Graphics: Leveraging Win2D and immediate-mode rendering to build fluid, hardware-accelerated creative tools that maintain excellent performance.Product Engineering: Partnering with the Windows Design Team to bridge the gap between high-fidelity mocks and production code, ensuring a polished \"pixel-perfect\" feel across varied form factors.Modern Windows Stack: Utilizing the latest Windows App SDK and WinUI 3 to define the standard for what a modern, native Windows application should look and feel like.Technical FocusUI/UX: Advanced XAML/C# development, custom control templating, and complex layout management.Graphics: 2D rendering pipelines, image processing, and canvas-based interactions.Architecture: Implementation of robust MVVM patterns to ensure maintainability in a high-scale environment.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Digital Arts and Sciences

  2012 — 2017

Skills

• Teamwork
• Html5
• Unity3d
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• After Effects
• Communication
• Maya
• Photoshop
• Bootstrap
• Unreal Engine 4
• Public Speaking
• Game Development
• Unity
• Text Editing
• Game Design
• Short Stories
• Javascript
• Microsoft Office
• Processing
• Technical Writing
• Interpersonal Skill
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Autocad
• Retail Sales
• Microsoft Publisher
• Customer Service
• Copy Editing
• Solidworks
• Video Games
• Web Development
• C++
• Angularjs
• Social Media
• Programming
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Unreal Engine
• Creative Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Level Design