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I am an Unreal Engine developer with 7+ years of experience as a generalist and gameplay programmer, focusing on gameplay systems, AI, and performance optimization. I have a proven track record delivering multiplayer systems, prototyping features under tight deadlines, and building scalable architectures. My background spans freelance and studio work and includes a strong foundation in data analysis and scientific problem solving. I enjoy turning complex research data into engaging gameplay, developing pipelines to automate asset creation, and delivering robust, maintainable code in collaborative environments.…I am an Unreal Engine developer with 7+ years of experience as a generalist and gameplay programmer, focusing on gameplay systems, AI, and performance optimization. I have a proven track record delivering multiplayer systems, prototyping features under tight deadlines, and building scalable architectures. My background spans freelance and studio work and includes a strong foundation in data analysis and scientific problem solving. I enjoy turning complex research data into engaging gameplay, developing pipelines to automate asset creation, and delivering robust, maintainable code in collaborative environments.

Kristian Kolev

Game Developer, Programmer, Designer, +2

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I am an Unreal Engine developer with 7+ years of experience as a generalist and gameplay programmer, focusing on gameplay systems, AI, and performance optimization. I have a proven track record delivering multiplayer systems, prototyping features under tight deadlines, and building scalable architectures. My background spans freelance and studio work and includes a strong foundation in data analysis and scientific problem solving. I enjoy turning complex research data into engaging gameplay, developing pipelines to automate asset creation, and delivering robust, maintainable code in collaborative environments.…I am an Unreal Engine developer with 7+ years of experience as a generalist and gameplay programmer, focusing on gameplay systems, AI, and performance optimization. I have a proven track record delivering multiplayer systems, prototyping features under tight deadlines, and building scalable architectures. My background spans freelance and studio work and includes a strong foundation in data analysis and scientific problem solving. I enjoy turning complex research data into engaging gameplay, developing pipelines to automate asset creation, and delivering robust, maintainable code in collaborative environments.

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I am an Unreal Engine developer with 7+ years of experience as a generalist and gameplay programmer, focusing on gameplay systems, AI, and performance optimization. I have a proven track record delivering multiplayer systems, prototyping features under tight deadlines, and building scalable architectures.

My background spans freelance and studio work and includes a strong foundation in data analysis and scientific problem solving. I enjoy turning complex research data into engaging gameplay, developing pipelines to automate asset creation, and delivering robust, maintainable code in collaborative environments.

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

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Bulgarian

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Russian

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Work Experience

Senior Unreal Engine Developer - Freelance at Freelance

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developing a vehicle interior simulation with Metahumans. Gameplay programmer for an unannounced multiplayer souls-like RPG.

Senior Realtime Developer at Icon Incar, Germany

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Customized Epic’s City Sample into a high-fidelity driving simulator, extending traffic AI, integrating complex vehicle physics, and optimizing real-time rendering for performance-critical scenarios. Rapid creation of HMI features & standalone PoCs within tight deadlines to secure client buy-ins. Built Python plugins for Blender & Figma, streamlining content workflows and improving designer iteration speed.

Unreal Engine Developer - Freelance at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Designed modular gameplay systems in UE C++ for multiplatform projects. Delivered AI, physics, UI, and networking features across multiple genres.

Game Developer - Solo Project at Self-Directed Project (Progenitor Project)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Led end-to-end design & development of the Progenitor Project (see Featured Project).