Nicolas Vinacur

Trained AI to develop video games for OpenAI.

Created features to enhance internal LLM management. Learned RAG theory, application, and implementation.

Main programmer for new game update, refactoring C++ server to integrate new features and organize code. Integrated new functionalities in the web client in Haxe.

Integrated advanced visual effects like Parallax Scrolling in Unreal Engine using C++. Developed sophisticated lip-synching algorithms to enhance character interaction realism. Collaborated cross-functionally with artists and developers to create immersive gaming experiences.

Engineered secure server-client framework with encrypted data transmission using Java and Spring. Developed automation tools for web system database management. Optimized game data preprocessing to improve system performance. Enhanced user experience in web and mobile client games using Unity. Improved performance on game Luxor in TypeScript.

Collaborated effectively on time-sensitive project deliverables. Configured Linux system from legacy code to be able to run the whole pipeline.

Developed robust validation tools at Pinterest, using ReactJS and Python to enhance content validation processes. Ensured effective collaboration and timely project delivery.

Created computer vision AI prototypes implementing AR and OCR. Benchmarked speed and power consumption for Google Choral and Jetson Nano boards.

Specialized in Python and C++ within ROS framework. Developed and optimized robotics software solutions.

Worked on Java automation project for Set Top Box testing using AWT and TestNG. Programmed flash memory for Set Top Boxes. Visited Los Angeles HQ to gain production framework insights. Demonstrated Java proficiency, executing comprehensive tests on Set Top Boxes using AWT and TestNG.

Developed games for PS4 and Xbox platforms. Programmed UFC2 UI for PS4. Specialized in UI programming using LUA, ActionScript, and C++.

Created Real-Time Bidding (RTB) system. Retrieved data with multithreaded Tornado web server. Optimized web server performance. Integrated RTB with third-party data providers.

Developed iOS applications for Pastry Paradise and My Little Pony. Implemented UI updates using C++ and ActionScript.

Developed A/B analysis software. Implemented recommendation engine using SVD algorithm. Enhanced email sending algorithm. Conducted AI research.

Managed programming for 24 multiplayer real-time games. Led team of 35 developers. Developed 16 Facebook social games and 2 iOS games. Personally designed and developed three games.

Led end-to-end development of casual game Pet Set. Delivered engaging gaming experience.

Developed MadRat Engine 3D for PC and Mac. Solely programmed Kickin’Soccer, a shareware videogame for PC and Mac using Visual Studio C++. Implemented UDP multiplayer functionality using the RakNet library, catering to a customer from France (Phelios). Programmed Kickin' Soccer and Antigen videogames. Implemented 30 card solitaires.

Developed Magic Card Combos PC videogame. Programmed Mazes of Fate, an RPG videogame for GameBoy Advance, incorporating a level editor in Visual C#. Published by Graffitti Entertainment. Created FPS technological demo using LithTech Jupiter Engine. Developed Avery Cardoza's Chess.

Developed Previsional Follow-Up System in Visual Basic 6. Designed and implemented a Currency Exhibition System for Velox Bank, utilizing Visual Basic, C, and script programming in Xenix.

Earned a degree in Computer Science from the University of Buenos Aires in 2012.

Completed technical education as a computer technician in 2000.