👋 Hello, This is Praveen, a well-versed game developer with a decade of experience under my belt. I started my career in 2012 as a Junior game developer. 😇 I had the privilege of working with renowned game companies, playing a vital role in the development of a few wildly successful games. My contributions extended across Mobile Games, PC/Linux Games, Console Games, Casino Games, Amusement Games, Metaverse Games, Game Porting, and Game Localization.

Praveen Liyanaarachchi

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👋 Hello, This is Praveen, a well-versed game developer with a decade of experience under my belt. I started my career in 2012 as a Junior game developer. 😇 I had the privilege of working with renowned game companies, playing a vital role in the development of a few wildly successful games. My contributions extended across Mobile Games, PC/Linux Games, Console Games, Casino Games, Amusement Games, Metaverse Games, Game Porting, and Game Localization.

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👋 Hello, This is Praveen, a well-versed game developer with a decade of experience under my belt. I started my career in 2012 as a Junior game developer. 😇 I had the privilege of working with renowned game companies, playing a vital role in the development of a few wildly successful games. My contributions extended across Mobile Games, PC/Linux Games, Console Games, Casino Games, Amusement Games, Metaverse Games, Game Porting, and Game Localization.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Contract / Freelance Games Developer at Self-employed
November 1, 2020 - November 7, 2025
Working as a freelance game developer, I partner with individuals and small teams, where I'm deeply involved in programming and also contribute to areas such as game design and providing technical guidance. For projects involving individual clients, I also assist in finding the right talent.
Indie Games Developer at Drunken Clan
June 1, 2023 - November 7, 2025
As a freelance game developer, my free time is occupied with developing a 3D indie game. I take charge of the full development process, which involves game designing, story development, programming, and level designing.
Games Developer at Natsume Atari Inc.
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
My role involves developing casino games for slot machines, ensuring they align with the game designer's vision and work smoothly despite hardware constraints.
Multimedia Programmer at Cosmic Lab
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Specialized in creating software for diverse projects, keeping in mind the limitations of custom-built hardware such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi. My projects frequently leveraged the Unity engine.
Games Developer at Active Gaming Media
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Involved in the full cycle of developing several in-house games and also took on the task of porting indie games to consoles like PlayStation and Switch.
Games Developer at Elegant Media Australia
February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Took the lead in creating a multiplayer game for mobile and tablets, handling every stage of its development.
Games Developer - Co-Founder at Hardy Pix
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014
Managed to develop a game from beginning to end, although our plan to establish a game studio didn't pan out.
Junior Games Developer at Game Cell
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Filled with learning game development best practices, achieved through close collaboration with senior developers and artists.

Education

Bsc (Hons) Management Information Systems at University College Dublin
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Higher Diploma In Computer Based Information Systems at National Institute of Business Management - Sri Lanka
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Diploma In Computer System Design at National Institute of Business Management - Sri Lanka
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment