I led implementation of AI behaviour through Unreal behaviour trees, finite state machines, custom perception systems and GAS, in addition to in-house agent memory and agent awareness systems. I owned topics ranging from smart scoring mechanics for realistic AI tethering, to environmental reaction systems for agent responses. I enjoyed a tight collaboration with tech animators and tech designers to implement execution of montages using root motion and Unreal Motion Warping.

I led the implementation of complex enemy AI using Unreal's behavior trees and perception system. Additionally, I collaborated on a large-scale networked project, contributing to both server and client code with Unreal GAS. My role involved various tasks, including character creation backend and gameplay responsibilities such as 3Cs implementation and custom root motion solutions. I also engineered a custom asset dependency analysis tool that greatly improved editor loading times. Moreover, I took the lead in implementing telemetry and automated testing initiatives.​

I worked on developing utility-based AI frameworks for decision-making in distributed multiplayer environments, implementing gameplay systems using synchronous and asynchronous code with an in-house ECS framework for SpatialOS. I collaborated to the development of AI tooling like influence maps and steering behaviors, implementing various gameplay features, including the development of UI using an in-house XML-based UI framework (UIForia), and conducting codebase refactoring and clean-up. I have also assisted in onboarding new engineers.

I created and delivered technical presentations at major game conferences to audiences of up to 600 expert game developers. Additionally, I conducted technical demos highlighting the latest features of Unity 2017/2018, including machine learning and DOTS. I provided technical support and mentoring to intermediate/advanced game developers at hackathons and game jams. I contributed to an increase in annual revenue and retention through customer interaction and studio visits. Moreover, I have written technical tutorial-style blog posts that reached over 60k unique pageviews worldwide.

I provided support in administering playtesting sessions, reviewing video recordings of participants' gameplay for UX analysis, and conducted data analysis on in-game stats and specific timestamps during playtesting sessions.

I worked as a solo programmer in a team of 3 (with art director Sascha Pohflepp and computational biologist Matthew Lutz) on "Those Who", multimedia installation that combines reinforcement learning and genetic algorithms, commissioned by the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art as part of the exhibition "The Coming World" (https://thecomingworld.garagemca.org/) open from June 28th 2019 to December 1st 2019 in Moscow, RU

I provided academic assistance in lab sessions for first-year students taking Data Structures & Algorithms and Further Programming modules, enhancing their understanding of core computer science concepts and fostering student-to-student collaboration and networking.

I contributed to UI and gameplay mechanics using Lua and Cocos2D.

I collaborated on gameplay programming for the psychological horror game DARQ (http://darqgame.com/), by building a modular camera extensions and mechanics on Unity/C# for later use by on-site team in San Francisco, California.

I collaborated on gameplay and level design for a demo showcasing the latest ARM technology in mobile virtual reality using UE4, while also gaining proficiency in C++ fundamentals.