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Jan Mašarski

@yanmasharski

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Engineering leader and game development expert with a passion for innovation.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can lead teams to create groundbreaking gaming experiences while continuing to grow professionally.

I am an Engineering Leader and Game Development Expert with extensive experience in leading software engineering teams and developing innovative gaming solutions. My journey in the gaming industry has been marked by a commitment to excellence, where I have successfully led architectural and design efforts for mobile casual games, ensuring robust and scalable systems. I take pride in boosting team performance through focus-enhancing techniques and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, which has significantly improved work-life balance for my team members.

Throughout my career, I have tackled complex challenges, such as restoring lost saves for over 300,000 users after a project acquisition, showcasing my problem-solving skills in critical situations. My technical expertise spans various platforms and technologies, including Unity Engine, C#, and cloud services, enabling me to deliver high-quality gaming experiences. I am passionate about mentoring junior engineers, helping them grow into leadership roles, and continuously striving for engineering excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Software Engineering

Do the unexpected, do the Original Games

Oct 2020 - Mar 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Led architectural and design efforts for mobile casual games, enhancing team performance and implementing cost-effective solutions. Restored lost saves for over 300,000 users and mentored junior engineers to leadership roles.

Game Development Team Leadership Mobile Gaming Cost Optimization Backend Development Unity LiveOps Agile Mentoring Problem Solving

Lead Software Engineer

Alchemical Inc. (now Original Games)

May 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Led development of hyper-casual games, focusing on performance improvements and integrating third-party SDKs. Achieved significant cost reductions and restored game progress for users.

Game Development Unity SDK Integration Performance Optimization User Experience Problem Solving Team Collaboration

Lead Software Engineer

Harbor Crew (now Original Games)

Nov 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Managed development of casual games with a focus on mobile game performance optimization and third-party SDK integration to enhance monetization strategies.

Game Development Mobile Gaming Unity Performance Optimization SDK Integration Team Management Agile Monetization Casual Games User Experience

Lead Software Engineer

EPAM Systems

Feb 2016 - Oct 2016 (8 months)

Rapidly promoted to Lead Software Engineer, developed a high-end mobile visualization app for healthcare, collaborating with cross-functional teams for user-friendly design.

Mobile Development User Interface Design Team Collaboration Performance Optimization Leadership Agile Software Development

Software Engineer

AggroStudios

Nov 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Developed a high-performance mobile RTS game and created VR applications, focusing on optimization for various devices and pioneering immersive experiences.

Game Development Mobile Gaming Performance Optimization Cross Platform Development User Experience Software Engineering Team Collaboration

Software Engineer II

Electronic Arts

May 2015 - Jan 2016 (8 months)

Delivered performance optimizations for a mobile multiplayer game, enhancing gameplay experience and collaborating with global teams for feature integration.

Mobile Gaming Performance Optimization Team Collaboration Game Development Integration Agile Problem Solving User Experience Software Development

Software Engineer

Panoramik Inc

Apr 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Delivered performance optimizations for a mobile multiplayer game, enhancing gameplay FPS and ensuring seamless feature integration with global teams.

Mobile Gaming Performance Optimization Team Collaboration Software Development Game Development User Experience Agile Problem Solving

Software Engineer

Topface

Feb 2010 - Jan 2011 (11 months)

Sole client engineer for two game projects, developing casual games and handling all aspects of client-side development.

Game Development Casual Games Software Engineering Team Collaboration User Experience Problem Solving Agile Game Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University

Software Engineer, Software Engineering

2012 - 2013

Focused on software engineering principles and practices, enhancing skills in programming and system design.

Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University

M.S. in Applied Math, Applied Mathematics

2006 - 2012

Developed a player for interactive content to bypass Apple's executable code loading restriction. Conducted significant application optimization and helped the company launch the product and set up a content production pipeline.