Hello, I'm Sky Tomlinson, also known as:
PineFruitDev
Forward-Deployed Engineer
Six years of startup chaos taught me to ship fast, pivot faster, and keep users hooked.
Now I split that energy across product systems, game design, and the technical glue that keeps ambitious projects moving.
Get to know me
PineFruit
Forward-deployed engineering, game systems, and technical leadership for projects that need momentum.
Same brain, two faces. Slide to meet the developer and the mascot behind the code.
Code, Coffee, and Creative Chaos
I've been building things with code since I was 13-starting with a website selling custom vinyl wrapped skateboards. Fast-forward through 14 years of development adventures, 6 riveting startup rollercoasters, countless late-night debugging sessions, and here we are, living the dream!
Now I spend my days designing game mechanics that blow people's minds, engineering Discord systems that empower communities, and developing solutions to problems that keep me up at night. From debugging mysterious crashes to architecting scalable solutions, I'm the developer you call when you need things done right the first time.
Outside of client work, I'm deeply involved in the developer community-mentoring newcomers, sharing knowledge through tutorials and open-source contributions, and staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies. I'm passionate about writing code that not only solves problems elegantly but also makes sense to the next person who has to maintain it (even if that person is future me).
Contract Engineering
Multi-project approach spanning AAA game development, web platforms, and community systems.
UEFN & Verse Specialist
Building next-generation Fortnite experiences with over 15,000 hours in UEFN and Verse since launch.
Discord Ecosystem Architect
Serving 50+ communities with enterprise-grade automation and custom bot solutions.
Community & Mentorship
Empowering developers through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical guidance.
14+
Community & Dev
4
Active Projects
55+
Communities Managed
100+
Happy Clients
Featured work
Projects & Creations
A tighter default set for the preview, with the rest still available when you want the broader picture.
Beat the Brainrots
Wave-survival shooter built in UEFN and Fortnite Creative with Dilly, PineFruit, and Chartis.
VerifyUGC
Cross-platform trust and safety layer for the UGC creator economy
UGC Market
Multi-platform marketplace for UGC talent and assets across UEFN, Roblox, and Minecraft
What I bring to the table
Services & Solutions
Practical engineering, game support, and technical operations tuned for work that needs results, not theater.
How We'll Work Together
My battle-tested workflow ensures your project stays on track, exceeds expectations, and launches without a hitch, leaving you to wonder what more I can do for you.
Deep Dive
Understanding your vision, challenges, and success metrics
Strategy
Crafting a roadmap that balances ambition with reality
Execute
Building with precision while keeping you in the loop
Launch
Thorough testing, smooth deployment, and ongoing support
Time & Budget Packages
Flexible pricing that scales with your ambitions. Every project is unique-these rates are just the starting point for building something extraordinary together.
Sprint Session
Lightning-fast solutions for an immediate impact and quick wins
- • Quick wins & urgent fixes
- • Focused consultation sessions
- • Rapid prototyping & testing
- • Technical strategy planning
Power Week
Feature development shipped with unmatched precision and care, five days for the price of four
- • Ideal for medium-scope projects
- • Multiple feature implementations
- • Cross-platform integrations
- • Comprehensive testing included
Extended Partnership
Ambitious projects brought to life with dedicated focus and lots of coffee, a quarter off the day rate
- • Perfect for large-scale projects
- • Complete system architectures
- • Ongoing development & iteration
- • Full documentation & support
💡 Flexible Pricing These price points are to give you an idea for my costs, but every project has unique requirements.
Client feedback
What People Say
Real feedback from buyers and collaborators who've worked with me directly.
weak_dryingfn
Customer • Fiverr
“PineFruit did an outstanding job fixing and enhancing my Fortnite map with UEFN and Verse. He addressed every issue with exceptional skill and professionalism. Communication was seamless, and I cant talk enough about the love and detail he treats these projects with.”
ednoname
Provider • Fiverr
“Great client!”
bertyjohannes
Customer • Fiverr
“Lovely service, exceptional coder, very good at communicating throughout the order process. If you're looking for a Verse know-it-all and a great person to work with, this is your go to.”
pizzalagada
Provider • Fiverr
“I enjoyed working with him. Thanks, and thank you very much for your understanding. I'm at your disposal for anything.”
raichurr
Customer • Fiverr
“Excellent! Got everything I asked for within a day. He also helped quickly with problems. Response time was quick and the seller is friendly. 10/10 definitely will come back.”
juliapalmieri
Provider • Fiverr
“A very pleasant experience! They were flexible, open-minded, kind and very willing to talk about the project and the possibilities of how to develop the graphic part.”
jbison
Customer • Fiverr
“Great person to work with. Listens to everything you would like in your service, has great communication, makes things as simple as possible, and does very good work.”
workwithmajai
Provider • Fiverr
“Outstanding experience!”
brian_five
Customer • Fiverr
“Seller had great communication and was able to complete my order very quickly and did a good job.”
luisvidex
Customer • Fiverr
“Very good communication and result! Definitely would buy again.”
weak_dryingfn
Customer • Fiverr
“PineFruit did an outstanding job fixing and enhancing my Fortnite map with UEFN and Verse. He addressed every issue with exceptional skill and professionalism. Communication was seamless, and I cant talk enough about the love and detail he treats these projects with.”
ednoname
Provider • Fiverr
“Great client!”
bertyjohannes
Customer • Fiverr
“Lovely service, exceptional coder, very good at communicating throughout the order process. If you're looking for a Verse know-it-all and a great person to work with, this is your go to.”
pizzalagada
Provider • Fiverr
“I enjoyed working with him. Thanks, and thank you very much for your understanding. I'm at your disposal for anything.”
raichurr
Customer • Fiverr
“Excellent! Got everything I asked for within a day. He also helped quickly with problems. Response time was quick and the seller is friendly. 10/10 definitely will come back.”
juliapalmieri
Provider • Fiverr
“A very pleasant experience! They were flexible, open-minded, kind and very willing to talk about the project and the possibilities of how to develop the graphic part.”
jbison
Customer • Fiverr
“Great person to work with. Listens to everything you would like in your service, has great communication, makes things as simple as possible, and does very good work.”
workwithmajai
Provider • Fiverr
“Outstanding experience!”
brian_five
Customer • Fiverr
“Seller had great communication and was able to complete my order very quickly and did a good job.”
luisvidex
Customer • Fiverr
“Very good communication and result! Definitely would buy again.”
weak_dryingfn
Customer • Fiverr
“PineFruit did an outstanding job fixing and enhancing my Fortnite map with UEFN and Verse. He addressed every issue with exceptional skill and professionalism. Communication was seamless, and I cant talk enough about the love and detail he treats these projects with.”
ednoname
Provider • Fiverr
“Great client!”
bertyjohannes
Customer • Fiverr
“Lovely service, exceptional coder, very good at communicating throughout the order process. If you're looking for a Verse know-it-all and a great person to work with, this is your go to.”
pizzalagada
Provider • Fiverr
“I enjoyed working with him. Thanks, and thank you very much for your understanding. I'm at your disposal for anything.”
raichurr
Customer • Fiverr
“Excellent! Got everything I asked for within a day. He also helped quickly with problems. Response time was quick and the seller is friendly. 10/10 definitely will come back.”
juliapalmieri
Provider • Fiverr
“A very pleasant experience! They were flexible, open-minded, kind and very willing to talk about the project and the possibilities of how to develop the graphic part.”
jbison
Customer • Fiverr
“Great person to work with. Listens to everything you would like in your service, has great communication, makes things as simple as possible, and does very good work.”
workwithmajai
Provider • Fiverr
“Outstanding experience!”
brian_five
Customer • Fiverr
“Seller had great communication and was able to complete my order very quickly and did a good job.”
luisvidex
Customer • Fiverr
“Very good communication and result! Definitely would buy again.”
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