Hey everyone! I'm Cayque, a Ren'Py programmer and Computer Science graduate based in Brazil. I'm currently working on commercial visual novel projects and I have availability to take on additional paid work.
═══ REN'PY SKILLS ═══
Core Development:
✦ Full Ren'Py scripting — variables, labels, branching logic, conditional control flow
✦ Complex choice systems with multiple endings and route-based storytelling
✦ GUI customization and Ren'Py screen language
✦ Python scripting within Ren'Py
✦ Audio and music integration
✦ Save/load system customization
✦ Working with existing codebases — I can jump into your project and adapt to your conventions
✦ Git version control (comfortable working in teams)
Custom Mechanics & Systems:
✦ Point-and-click exploration
✦ Minigames and puzzle systems
✦ Inventory and item management
✦ Spell/ability systems
✦ Stat tracking and relationship meters
✦ Custom UI elements and menus
✦ If your project needs something that doesn't exist yet — I'll figure it out and build it. I'm a problem solver and I enjoy tackling new challenges.
Quality Assurance & Testing:
✦ I go beyond just writing code — I actively playtest and provide feedback on the game itself
✦ I use virtual machines to test across different environments and OS configurations, making sure the game runs smoothly everywhere
✦ Bug hunting, edge case testing, and making sure all branches and endings work correctly
✦ I treat your project like it's my own
═══ BEYOND REN'PY ═══
I bring more to the table than just game programming:
🎮 The New Year's School — An upcoming game on Steam developed in Godot. I handled development and networking security.
🖥️ DM Dungeon Music — A full desktop application I built from scratch in Python/Pygame. Multi-track audio management, session persistence, custom dark mode UI, and 4 published releases.
→ GitHub: https://github.com/NeonBrasil/DM-Dungeon-Music
🎓 Bachelor's in Computer Science — FEI University Center, completed December 2025.
🔒 Information Security background — I have professional experience as an Information Security Analyst, working with risk management, data protection (DLP), SIEM tools (Splunk), and security awareness programs. If your project involves handling sensitive data or you need someone who understands security best practices, I've got you covered.
🤖 AI & Machine Learning — Experience with Python for AI, including working with Hugging Face and deep learning models. I've done research in Deepfake detection.
📢 Communication & Training — I've created and delivered security awareness programs and given public talks on technology for diverse audiences. I'm comfortable communicating clearly and can help with documentation, onboarding materials, or anything that needs to be explained well.
═══ LANGUAGES ═══
🇺🇸 English — Advanced (I work daily with English-speaking teams)
🇧🇷 Portuguese — Native
🇪🇸 Spanish — Intermediate / Conversational
═══ WHY WORK WITH ME ═══
→ I prefer being the sole/lead programmer — you get one dedicated person who knows your project inside and out
→ I work fast and deliver consistently
→ Comfortable with long-term projects (1+ year commitment, no problem)
→ I don't just code — I actively participate with feedback, playtesting, and internal testing to help make the game better
→ Open to calls, async communication, whatever works for your team
→ Timezone: GMT-3 (São Paulo, Brazil) — flexible schedule, good overlap with US and EU timezones
═══ RATES ═══
My standard rate is $200 USD/week, but I'm open to negotiation depending on scope, complexity, and project length. I'm happy to discuss what works for your budget.
Payments via Wise, PayPal, or similar.
═══ WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR ═══
I'm looking for visual novel projects (any genre!) that need a reliable, dedicated programmer. Whether your game is a short kinetic novel or a massive branching epic, I'd love to hear about it. I'm especially drawn to projects with interesting stories and creative mechanics.
I do ask that the project is paid — no rev-share only, please.
═══ GET IN TOUCH ═══
🌐 Portfolio: https://neonbrasil.github.io/cayque/
💻 GitHub: https://github.com/NeonBrasil
💬 Discord: padeiro_padas
📧 Email: cayquecicarelli@gmail.com
Feel free to message me here, add me on Discord, or shoot me an email. I'd love to hear about your project — let's make something great together!