Software Developer | Indie Game Developer | Active Open-Source Contributor

DANIAL JUMAGALIYEV

Software Developer | Indie Game Developer | Active Open-Source Contributor

Available to hire

Software Developer | Indie Game Developer | Active Open-Source Contributor

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer at Mango Development
May 31, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Transitioned from backend to full-stack, built mobile app architecture with Go backend and Firebase integration; developed front-end with React.js and Flutter, improving user retention by 20%.
Software Developer/Designer at Drivenow Auto Sales
July 1, 2025 - Present
Developing an online platform to create, share, digitally sign, and securely store wholesale bills of sale for car dealerships (Billasale). Involved in web and backend API development using TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, Go, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS SES, Git, GitHub Actions, Vercel, JIRA, and Figma.
Part-time Fullstack + Middle Unity Developer at QALAN.KZ
November 1, 2025 - Present
Gamifying school education in Kazakhstan through an online platform featuring math games and adaptive practice.
Backend Developer (previous role) at MANGO DEVELOPMENT
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Built and maintained Go backend services; reduced data retrieval latency by 30% via query optimization, caching, and efficient data modeling.
Unity Developer at DYNAMITE STEW
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Developed core game mechanics, online interactions, and AI for multiplayer games with 10,000+ plays; contributed to winning game jams; featured on Twitch and G4TV.
Unity Developer at RAV3 INC
December 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Assisted in Elysium VR (social RPG) development; implemented mechanics and optimizations to handle 60 players concurrently per session.
Founder & Director at TEAM MELON
February 1, 2021 - January 31, 2025
Assembled international team of indie game developers, artists, and musicians; directed development of award-winning game jam games; published 5 titles on Steam & Google Play.
Technical Co-Lead at GOOGLE DEVELOPER GROUP @ SENECA
September 29, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Planned and delivered a master class on online multiplayer game development via Python and WebSockets; fostered a 250+ member developer community.

Education

Computer Programming at Seneca Polytechnic
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Modern Cryptography Certificate Program
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education