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Odds are you’re a gamer. You might not see yourself that way, but whether it’s the Black Ops, the Sims, Candy Crush, or Wordle, 3+ billion of us play video games. Gamers are no strangers to the thrill of exploring new worlds and conquering challenges, or just having fun. Game modding might seem out of reach, but it’s surprisingly accessible. In this session, I’ll share my own journey from casual gamer, to six figure income as a game modder.

Discover How Modding Can:
Boost your problem-solving skills
Improve your coding abilities through hands-on experience
Provide an outlet for creativity
Create opportunities in game development, cybersecurity, or other fields

From GameShark to full-stack development, learn how the modder’s hacker mindset translates to professional problem-solving skills

About Doug Cone - Greenville, SC
Professional Problem Solver
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Doug Cone is a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 2 decades of experience in software development. As the former Director of Tech & Game Design at BlueBird Gaming, Doug led a team developing and maintaining one of Australia's most popular FiveM servers, engaging thousands of gamers. His expertise spans game feature design, infrastructure management, security, and custom interface development using React/Vue. Beyond gaming, Doug has held leadership roles at Flywheel Technologies and MindSize, bringing technical vision to startups and established businesses alike. When not coding, he's an active disaster relief volunteer who has assisted at 25+ natural disaster sites and led volunteer teams for over 8 years.

Presented on August 15, 2025 at the Carolina Code Conference in Greenville, SC
https://carolina.codes

Sponsored by...
Flywheel - https://www.flywheelgreenvillesc.com/
Vonage - https://developer.vonage.com/en/home
Michelin - https://www.michelinman.com/

Organized by Brightball, Inc - https://www.brightball.com/