MerlinDS

About Me

Hi there! 👋 My name is Andrew and I’m a software engineer with a huge passion for game development. I prefer to work with Unity and C#, especially with the new DOTS framework, but I’m always open to learning new technologies. I have over 14 years of experience in the game development industry, working on various projects from PC and mobile to social and browser-based games.

Currently, I am working on a turn-based strategy called “Rebecca’s Flight” as a lead software developer at the “The End of Time Studio”.

Here are a few of my skills:

Unity
C#
OOP
ECS
Git
DOTS

Experience

TEOTS
Playtagon
Win Interactive
NAGLO Entertainment

Lead Software Developer - TEOTS

Feb 2018 - Present

I am currently working as a lead software developer at “The End of Time Studio” in Kyiv, Ukraine. We are developing a game called “Rebecca’s Flight” which is a turn-based strategy game set in a space opera universe.

Developing the game’s core mechanics.
Implementing the game’s AI.
Working with the game’s artists to implement their assets.

Software Developer - Playtagon

May 2016 - Jun 2017

I worked as a software developer at “Playtagon” in Kyiv, Ukraine. Developed a mobile game called “Hero Rage” which is a fast-paced multiplayer action game, for iOS and Android.

My responsibilities included:

Developed the system of character skinning.
Development and implementation of the audio engine.
Implementation of various analytical services and the collection of statistical data for them: FuseBoxx, DeltaDNA, Adjust, Flury, etc.
Integration of new UI elements and animations.

Software Developer - Win Interactive

Jun 2010 - May 2014

Designed and developed heavily loaded mobile games for iOS, Android and social networks. Using AIR, Starling and Feathers. Developed social games for Facebook platform.

Junior Software Developer - NAGLO Entertainment

Nov 2008 - Aug 2009

Developed flash client for MMORPG game “Apocalypse 2056”. Developed 2.5D engine that draws animations using PixelBlender and allows changing skins of characters without the need for reloading a large graphics resources. Created a framework for downloading graphics resources using Flash Player local cache mechanism.