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Resume of Alexander Nikitin (download in PDF format)

Wellington, New Zealand ~ metamal@gmail.com ~ +64 21 123 2764

Experience

Tech Lead, Lead programmer, Senior Programmer, Systems Analyst

Specialties

10+ years of Multi-platform Application Development using C/C++ and C#/.NET;
15+ years of Computer Games Development;
5+ years of math-heavy programming: 3D graphics, Artificial Intelliegence, Physics;
5+ years of Mobile/Console/Embedded programming;
4+ years of Scripts/Tools programming;

Programming Languages

C/C++ (expert level), C#/.NET (good), Javascript (good), Python, Lua, Java, Bash/shell

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod), Android, Xbox, PS3, Wii, PS Vita, Web, OnLive

Other Tools/Tech

IDEs: Visual Studio, MonoDevelop, Unity3D, WebStorm, Xcode, Eclipse
Web: HTML5, Javascript, CSS, XML, JSON
VCS: SVN, Git, Perforce

Employment History

Senior/Lead Programmer @ Sidhe, Wellington, NZ

May 2009 – Present

AI/Gameplay programming for 'Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5' (action/racing game for Wii)
Lead Programmer on 'Shatter' (award-winning arcade game for PC/Steam/PS3/OnLive)
Lead Programmer on 'Space' (space combat simulator for PC/PS3/Xbox/PS Vita)
Lead Programmer on 'Adidas Predator' (3D soccer game for Web)
Lead Programmer on 'Flick Kick Aston Villa' (3D soccer game for iOS/Android)
Lead Programmer on 'Flick Kick Tottenham Hotspur' (3D soccer game for iOS/Android)
Implementing and maintaining various parts of the company’s core tech

Senior Programmer @ THQ Studio Australia, Brisbane, AU

May 2007 – Feb 2009

Worked in Tech Team on game engine and level/resource editor. Implemented:

Maya-compatible key-frame animation library (run-time, compiler and editor side)
Set of Maya-compatible tools: Graph Editor, Time Slider, Channel Editor
Camera Animation Editor
Compiler and game engine support for animated cameras
Run-time framework for camera-based visual effects (camera modifiers)
Key-framed properties for game-objects (set of mini-editors for different property types, compiler and run-time library)
LiveUpdate system for the game engine (remote update of run-time data from the editor)
Copy/paste support for properties hierarchies in the standard property editor
3D Scene bookmarks

Lead Programmer @ T3 Entertainment, Seoul, KR

Aug 2006 – May 2007

Worked on prototype of a Massively Multiplayer Online Game:

Was managing and tutoring a team of six entry-level programmers
Organized the production pipe-line
Adapted third-party graphics engine for the needs of the project
Did a significant part of programming for the game
Implemented game editor / model viewer
Did AI and game logic programming

Senior Programmer @ VirtualDigm, Seoul, KR

Nov 2003 – Aug 2006

Worked on 3D API and 3D engine for Samsung's game-phones with hardware 3D acceleration (Samsung SPH-G1000 and other models):

Worked with Samsung Electronics engineers on hardware design and feature set of the game phone
Implemented 3D API (similar to Direct3D) for custom-designed 3D hardware working in a team of four programmers
Designed and implemented automated test framework and a big set of unit and regression tests for the API and the engine
Developed a number of 3D demos and tutorials for third-party developers
Developed a number of tools for file import / export, conversion, etc

AI Programmer @ Axis Entertainment, Seoul, KR

Feb 2002 – Nov 2003

Worked on PlayStation2 Projects: 'Axel Impact: Korean Edition' and 'DT Racer'. Implemented:

All AI and AI-related code for PS2 car racing simulator
Level-editor and race-track optimizer/compiler
Data export/conversion tools

Project Manager @ NeilSoft, Seoul, KR

Oct 2000 – Nov 2001

Worked on a 3D FPS Game for PC. Did system and game design, preparation of project docs, managing of Russian-Korean team of developers, AI programming.

Systems Analyst @ NetBridge, Moscow, RU

Feb 2000 – Sep 2000

Working on internet portal system architecture design, preparing documentation for outsource developers, interacting with the outsource developers on technical issues.

Technical Director @ WebTech, Moscow, RU

Nov 1999 – Feb 2000

Managed the development of the company's internet-portal projects.

Project Manager @ TS Group, Moscow, RU

Dec 1998 – Nov 1999

Worked on 'Private Wars' game project (Real-time 3D multi-player tactical combat simulator for PC):

Project management, system and game design, preparation of docs for investors and publishers
AI and Tools Programming

Chief of Games and Multimedia Products Department @ 1C, Moscow, RU

Feb 1997 – Dec 1998

Projects: 'Konung' (PC RPG), dozens of published external projects
Started a new department, publishing, marketing analysis, financial planning and personnel management, outsource projects management, inner projects management, PR and work on exhibitions
Project management, system and game design, tools programming

Chief of Software Development Department @ New Media Generation (NMG), Moscow, RU

Feb 1996 – Feb 1997

Projects: 'The Ghost of The Ancient Park' (PC Adventure Game), several small edutainment products for kids
Gathered a team of developers, started new department, marketing analysis, financial management, personnel management, inner projects management
Project management, game design, tools programming

Chief Assistant of IT Department @ Alta Bank, Moscow, RU

Jun 1994 – Jan 1996

Worked on routine technical issues, hardware purchasing, personnel management, developed a telebanking system for corporate clients.

Game Developer/Programmer @ Mir-Dialogue, Moscow, RU

Oct 1992 – May 1994

Projects: Russian 6 Pak (Arcade Games); Sea Legends (Quest, Action)
If you have managed to read through everything down to this line I will buy you (a beer;)
Programming, game design

Programmer @ Moldova Ministry of Energy, Beltsy, MD

Mar 1992 – Sep 1992

Developed a system for gathering and processing of telemetric data from remote systems, developing accounting programs.

Education

Moscow State University, Department of Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics (2.5 years, not graduated)

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