I am a highly qualified software engineer with extensive experience in game development, programming, optimization, software design, and architecture. I am proficient in performing tasks across the full lifecycle, from prototyping to long-term support. I excel at troubleshooting, quickly mastering new skills and technologies, and keeping up with industry developments. I am comfortable working in multicultural and diverse environments.

Vahag Harutyunyan

I am a highly qualified software engineer with extensive experience in game development, programming, optimization, software design, and architecture. I am proficient in performing tasks across the full lifecycle, from prototyping to long-term support. I excel at troubleshooting, quickly mastering new skills and technologies, and keeping up with industry developments. I am comfortable working in multicultural and diverse environments.

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I am a highly qualified software engineer with extensive experience in game development, programming, optimization, software design, and architecture.
I am proficient in performing tasks across the full lifecycle, from prototyping to long-term support. I excel at troubleshooting, quickly mastering new skills and technologies, and keeping up with industry developments. I am comfortable working in multicultural and diverse environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Armenian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior VR developer at Transfr
August 31, 2023 - Present
Develop VR educational applications with Unity3D. Collaborate with vendors, designers, illustrators, and other developers. Review code. Provide support to external teams. Fix bugs. Optimize performance.
Senior Software Developer at Snowed-In Studios
March 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Develop and port AAA console and mobile games made with Unity3D. Collaborate with designers and other developers. Port the game As Dusk Falls to PS5/PS4.
Senior Developer at Proxify AG
March 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Remote work, develop VR Unity application. Implement cutting-edge technologies including AI, avatars, and multiplayer features.
Lead Unity Game Developer (Remote) at Binatex (FunkyMonkey)
August 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Lead the development of a yet-to-release Unity game. Responsible for technical aspects, development processes, and technical management. Coach team members and train freshmen.
Game Developer (Remote) at Binatex (FunkyMonkey)
August 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Develop a social trading simulator and an RPG with a 3D meta world. Collaborate with designers, illustrators, and other developers.
Game Developer at Mindojo
August 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Develop gamified language learning applications using Unity3D. Collaborate with designers, illustrators, and other developers.
Freelance Developer at Upwork
March 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborate with clients, write well-documented, scalable, and reusable code, leading the development of numerous games. Achieved 100% job success and Top Rated status.
Senior Game Developer / Team Lead at Rhino Games (NextEpic)
March 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Developed 2D hyper-casual/casual games for mobile devices. Debugged programs, maintained technical documentation, and mentored team members. Involved in software design, organization and maintenance of development processes such as code reviews, source control, and release management.
Senior Game Developer / Team Lead at Noor Games
October 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Developed cross-platform mobile games (iOS/Android/Windows) and engaged in software design. Managed development processes, documentation, and mentoring of team members.
Senior Software Engineer at BetConstruct (Soft Construct CJSC)
November 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Developed cross-platform mobile applications (iOS, Android, UWP) and desktop Windows apps; contributed to software design and engineering practices.
Research Engineer at Distributed High-Machine Systems Laboratory (DHMS), Abu Dhabi, UAE
March 1, 2013 - September 8, 2025
Contract research engineer; contributed to research projects related to human-robot interaction and related technologies.
Research Assistant at Distributed High-Machine Systems Laboratory (DHMS), Abu Dhabi, UAE
June 30, 2012 - September 7, 2025
Research assistantship during master studies; contributed to research in technical systems.

Education

Master of Science in Computing and Information Science at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (in collaboration with MIT)
September 12, 2010 - July 31, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering at The State Engineering University of Armenia (Yerevan)
September 1, 2006 - June 30, 2010

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Industry Experience

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