I'm Kevin Shimizu, an entrepreneur and indie game developer with end-to-end product fluency. I conceived an online auction platform, tested the model, and authored a concept patent, giving me a deep understanding of software from both engineering and business perspectives. With 4+ years as an Operations Manager, I’ve led teams, processes, and budgets. I focus on crafting fun, well-designed games and bring engineering rigor plus business acumen to teams that do more than write code. I’m ready to add value wherever needed to help ship exceptional, high-quality games.…

Kevin Shimizu

I'm Kevin Shimizu, an entrepreneur and indie game developer with end-to-end product fluency. I conceived an online auction platform, tested the model, and authored a concept patent, giving me a deep understanding of software from both engineering and business perspectives. With 4+ years as an Operations Manager, I’ve led teams, processes, and budgets. I focus on crafting fun, well-designed games and bring engineering rigor plus business acumen to teams that do more than write code. I’m ready to add value wherever needed to help ship exceptional, high-quality games.…

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I’m Kevin Shimizu, an entrepreneur and indie game developer with end-to-end product fluency. I conceived an online auction platform, tested the model, and authored a concept patent, giving me a deep understanding of software from both engineering and business perspectives.

With 4+ years as an Operations Manager, I’ve led teams, processes, and budgets. I focus on crafting fun, well-designed games and bring engineering rigor plus business acumen to teams that do more than write code. I’m ready to add value wherever needed to help ship exceptional, high-quality games.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director at Indie Game Startup
December 1, 2024 - Present
Led a team of 10 AAA veterans to produce Asymm. Project was placed on hold due to market conditions and capital constraints.
Indie Game Developer at Asymm
May 1, 2021 - Present
Created a vertical slice of core gameplay in Unity, networked for both Server-Client and Peer-to-Peer. Asymm is an extraction looter shooter featuring asymmetric classes, each representing a different video game genre.
Web Design Contractor at SustainChains
March 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Worked with a development team to design the company website and their principal operating software UI/UX.
Professional Day Trader
March 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Engaged in day trading activities, market analysis and risk management.
Operations Manager at Legacy Farms LLC
December 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Created and implemented a comprehensive food safety plan and coordinated the 3rd party GFSI audits. Managed over 60 employees, supply chain oversight, food safety, and warehouse maintenance.
Founder and CEO at Biddez LLC
October 1, 2014 - October 20, 2025
Designed a new innovative online “reverse” auction where each bid increased a discount applied to purchased items. If the discount exceeded the item price, the winner was paid. Created a blueprint, tested and wrote a concept patent. Successfully raised capital for development and marketing.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science (Game Programming) at University of Advancing Technology
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at Ohio State University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Concept Patent (Biddez LLC)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment