I'm Dan Makfinsky, a passionate game developer with over 15 years of experience creating games and interactive software across PC, mobile, and AR/VR platforms. I specialize in Unity 3D development and love building gameplay systems and interactive storytelling experiences. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to lead teams and launch my own indie development studio, Faktory Studios. I enjoy empowering teams by building tools and fostering creativity to bring engaging projects to life. Whether it's serious games for education or multiplayer RPGs, I am always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate with great people in the gaming and interactive digital space.

Dan Makfinsky

I'm Dan Makfinsky, a passionate game developer with over 15 years of experience creating games and interactive software across PC, mobile, and AR/VR platforms. I specialize in Unity 3D development and love building gameplay systems and interactive storytelling experiences. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to lead teams and launch my own indie development studio, Faktory Studios. I enjoy empowering teams by building tools and fostering creativity to bring engaging projects to life. Whether it's serious games for education or multiplayer RPGs, I am always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate with great people in the gaming and interactive digital space.

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I’m Dan Makfinsky, a passionate game developer with over 15 years of experience creating games and interactive software across PC, mobile, and AR/VR platforms. I specialize in Unity 3D development and love building gameplay systems and interactive storytelling experiences. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead teams and launch my own indie development studio, Faktory Studios.

I enjoy empowering teams by building tools and fostering creativity to bring engaging projects to life. Whether it’s serious games for education or multiplayer RPGs, I am always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate with great people in the gaming and interactive digital space.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder at Faktory Studios LLC
May 1, 2024 - June 18, 2024
Launched indie dev studio focused on Games, Unity tools, and educational content.
Senior Game Programmer at Loric Games
October 1, 2022 - February 28, 2025
Led Character systems development for a multiplayer RPG game in Unity.
DC Studio Lead at Deloitte Digital
April 1, 2017 - October 1, 2022
Led the engineering team in developing serious games, interactive exhibits, AR/VR experiences for major clients and government organizations within the Digital Reality group.

Education

M.S. Technology Entrepreneurship at University of Maryland
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
B.S. Game Programming at University of Advancing Technology
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Government, Education, Professional Services