Timur Nikolaev
Almaty
Summary
Unity developer with strong experience in gameplay, AI, and UI programming. Skilled in writing custom shaders, optimizing performance for mobile platforms, and implementing multiplayer features using Photon. Background in mathematical modeling and research with a master’s degree in mathematics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Unity Developer
Mytona
07.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained features related to AI, gameplay, and UI
- Refactored legacy or problematic systems to improve performance and readability
- Wrote mobile-friendly shaders using HLSL (without ShaderGraph)
- Optimized draw calls by simplifying or replacing particle systems and adjusting scene lighting
- Closely collaborated with QA and game designers to implement features and finalize gameplay mechanics (regular participation in upstream discussions)
- Experience working with Photon (Fusion and PUN 1/2) for multiplayer features
Laboratory Assistant
North-Eastern Federal University
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Wrote technical articles and presented at conferences on mathematical modeling
- Tested hypotheses and conducted research using the finite element method
- Worked with tools like C++, FEniCS, and Gmsh for simulation and modeling tasks
Education
Master of Science - Mathematical Modeling
North-Eastern Federal University
06-2019
Skills
- Unity (2D/3D game development)
- C#, C
- Gameplay and AI programming
- UI implementation and animation
- Shader development with HLSL (without ShaderGraph)
- Performance optimization
- Multiplayer development with Photon
- Git
- Cross-team collaboration (QA, game designers)
Timeline
Unity Developer
Mytona
07.2020 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
North-Eastern Federal University
04.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Mathematical Modeling
North-Eastern Federal University
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