Hi there! I'm Muhammad Abubakar Khalid, a passionate game developer and designer based in Lahore. I love turning bold ideas into playable prototypes and collaborating with artists, designers, and engineers to ship engaging experiences for mobile, PC, and web across multiple platforms. I enjoy leading teams, solving creative problems, and delivering high-quality games on tight timelines. Currently, I serve as Team Lead – Game Developer at Star Solutions, where I guide a cross-disciplinary team through concept, coding, testing, and deployment, while prioritizing player experience and performance. I value mentorship, clear communication, and thinking creatively to tell stories through gameplay.

Muhammad Abubakar

Hi there! I'm Muhammad Abubakar Khalid, a passionate game developer and designer based in Lahore. I love turning bold ideas into playable prototypes and collaborating with artists, designers, and engineers to ship engaging experiences for mobile, PC, and web across multiple platforms. I enjoy leading teams, solving creative problems, and delivering high-quality games on tight timelines. Currently, I serve as Team Lead – Game Developer at Star Solutions, where I guide a cross-disciplinary team through concept, coding, testing, and deployment, while prioritizing player experience and performance. I value mentorship, clear communication, and thinking creatively to tell stories through gameplay.

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Hi there! I’m Muhammad Abubakar Khalid, a passionate game developer and designer based in Lahore. I love turning bold ideas into playable prototypes and collaborating with artists, designers, and engineers to ship engaging experiences for mobile, PC, and web across multiple platforms. I enjoy leading teams, solving creative problems, and delivering high-quality games on tight timelines.

Currently, I serve as Team Lead – Game Developer at Star Solutions, where I guide a cross-disciplinary team through concept, coding, testing, and deployment, while prioritizing player experience and performance. I value mentorship, clear communication, and thinking creatively to tell stories through gameplay.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Team Lead – Game Developer at Star Solutions
August 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Lead a team of game developers, designers, and artists to plan, design, and deliver high-quality engaging games across mobile, PC, and web platforms. Manage the full game development lifecycle including concept creation, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment. Create game mechanics, user interfaces, and visual effects to enhance player experience. Collaborate with creative directors, UI/UX designers, and sound engineers on outsourced or client-based projects. Lead by example to deliver innovative gameplay, ensure cross-platform compatibility, optimize performance, and meet milestones on time.
Freelance Game Developer at Independent / Self-Employed
November 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Developed ideas and prototypes for university and client projects, handling concept design, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment. Built core gameplay mechanics, UI prototypes, and interactive features while collaborating with designers and artists to bring visions to life.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at The Superior College, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Master of Science in Programme and Project Management at University of Chester, Chester, UK
October 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment