I’m a tech lead and senior game developer with 10+ years of experience delivering scalable multiplayer systems, VR/AR training apps, and Web3-integrated games. I specialize in Unity and Unreal Engine, building SDKs, leading cross-functional teams, and shipping products across mobile, web, and console platforms. I excel at aligning product vision with engineering execution, mentoring developers, and delivering end-to-end solutions—from architecture and backend to gameplay and tooling. I’m passionate about crafting immersive experiences and helping teams own solutions end-to-end.

Khaled Elshimy

I’m a tech lead and senior game developer with 10+ years of experience delivering scalable multiplayer systems, VR/AR training apps, and Web3-integrated games. I specialize in Unity and Unreal Engine, building SDKs, leading cross-functional teams, and shipping products across mobile, web, and console platforms. I excel at aligning product vision with engineering execution, mentoring developers, and delivering end-to-end solutions—from architecture and backend to gameplay and tooling. I’m passionate about crafting immersive experiences and helping teams own solutions end-to-end.

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I’m a tech lead and senior game developer with 10+ years of experience delivering scalable multiplayer systems, VR/AR training apps, and Web3-integrated games. I specialize in Unity and Unreal Engine, building SDKs, leading cross-functional teams, and shipping products across mobile, web, and console platforms.

I excel at aligning product vision with engineering execution, mentoring developers, and delivering end-to-end solutions—from architecture and backend to gameplay and tooling. I’m passionate about crafting immersive experiences and helping teams own solutions end-to-end.

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Language

English
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Arabic
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Work Experience

Lead Game Developer at Shababeek labs
February 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024
Developed immersive VR solutions for enterprise training. Led full-cycle development from concept to deployment. Engineered custom SDKs for integrating third-party tools, AI systems, and features into VR applications. Implemented AI-driven interactions and behaviors to enhance user experience in VR environments. Provided comprehensive client training and support for managing and maintaining VR solutions.
Unity SDK Engineer at Audiomob
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Developed a Unity SDK that integrates non-intrusive audio ads into games. Created Unity plugins and native libraries using Java, Objective-C, and Swift. Authored public API documentation and release notes for developers. Used technologies including Unity Engine, C#, Java, Kotlin, Swift, and Objective-C.
Sr. Unity Game Developer at Double Jump
March 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Developed multiplayer logic for the first race-to-finish, platform-royale blockchain web game. Implemented a real-time chat system and integrated wallet address functionality. Designed and deployed scalable multiplayer infrastructure using Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform. Integrated Solana Cluster and Magic Eden marketplace for in-game NFT minting and trading. Optimized performance ensuring compatibility across modern browsers.
Sr. Unreal Game Developer at Avrioc Technologies
December 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Developed native plugins for scanning and connecting indoor bike trainers through Bluetooth Low Energy. Visualized data from trainers and created UI to enhance user interaction. Implemented immersive gameplay features for cycling experience. Deployed games on Windows, iOS, and Android.
Lead Game Developer at LanaGames Company
November 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Led development of soccer match simulations and user journeys. Played a key role in porting Destroy All Humans to Stadia. Managed daily meetings and release processes.
Lead Game Developer at Zinad Company
July 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019
Developed educational games (VR, AR, Kinect, Web Games) focused on security awareness. Created interactive video players with integrated quizzes. Used technologies including Unity, C#, VR, AR, and WebGL.
Senior Game Developer at El3ab.com Company
July 1, 2015 - July 31, 2017
Designed and developed free-to-play multiplayer card games for HTML5, Android, and iOS. Developed server-side multiplayer logic using Java and Smart Fox Server.
Game Developer at Bookmark-Corp Company
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014
Developed dynamic game elements including characters, physics, UI, and charts. Built quiz panels for teachers to create custom questions.
Lead Game Developer at Shababeek labs
February 1, 2024 - June 5, 2024
Developed immersive VR solutions for enterprise training. Led full-cycle development from concept to deployment. Engineered custom SDKs for integrating third-party tools, AI systems, and features into VR applications. Implemented AI-driven interactions and behaviors to enhance user experience in VR environments. Provided comprehensive client training and support for managing and maintaining VR solutions.
Unity SDK Engineer at Audiomob
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Developed a Unity SDK that integrates non-intrusive audio ads into games. Created Unity plugins and native libraries using Java, Objective-C, and Swift. Authored public API documentation and release notes for developers.
Sr. Unity Game Developer at Double Jump
March 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Developed multiplayer logic for the first race-to-finish, platform-royale blockchain web game. Implemented a real-time chat system and integrated wallet address functionality for seamless player interaction. Designed and deployed scalable multiplayer infrastructure using Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform. Integrated Solana Cluster and Magic Eden marketplace for in-game NFT minting and trading. Optimized performance for web delivery, ensuring compatibility across modern browsers.
Sr. Unreal Game Developer at Avrioc Technologies
December 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Developed native plugins for scanning and connecting indoor bike trainers through Bluetooth Low Energy protocol. Visualized data received from the trainers and created a user interface to enhance interaction between the user and the smart bike. Implemented gameplay features that provided an immersive cycling experience. Deployed the game on Windows, iOS, and Android platforms.
Lead Game Developer at LanaGames Company
November 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Led development of soccer match simulations and user journeys. Played a key role in porting Destroy All Humans to Stadia. Managed daily meetings and release processes.
Lead Game Developer at Zinad Company
July 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019
Developed educational games (VR, AR, Kinect, Web Games) focused on security awareness. Created interactive video players with integrated quizzes.
Senior Game Developer at El3ab.com Company
July 1, 2015 - July 31, 2017
Designed and developed free-to-play multiplayer card games for HTML5, Android, and iOS. Developed server-side multiplayer logic using Java and Smart Fox Server.
Game Developer at Bookmark-Corp Company
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014
Developed dynamic game elements, including characters, physics, UI, and charts. Built a quiz panel for teachers to create custom questions.
Lead Game Developer at Shababeek Labs
February 1, 2024 - Present
Led development of VR-based enterprise training apps. Managed product cycles and team delivery from concept to deployment. Engineered SDKs for third-party tools and AI integration. Delivered training to client teams for solution ownership.
Sr. Unity SDK Engineer at Audiomob
December 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Developed Unity SDK for audio ads; created native libraries (Java, Kotlin, Swift, Obj-C). Authored API docs and managed technical support for integration teams.
Sr. Unity Game Developer at Double Jump
November 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Designed multiplayer logic and real-time chat system. Deployed backend on Kubernetes (GCP) and mentored junior engineers. Integrated NFT minting with Solana and Magic Eden.
Sr. Unreal Game Developer at Avrioc Technologies
July 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Created Unreal plugins for BLE smart bike connectivity. Visualized trainer data and developed immersive gameplay/UI for MyWhoosh. Coordinated multi-platform deployment.
Lead Game Developer at LanaGames Company
December 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Led a team of developers to build soccer simulations and user flow systems. Oversaw the port of Destroy All Humans to Stadia, managing optimization and shader fixes. Conducted daily team standups and managed production timelines.
Lead Game Developer at Zinad Company
November 1, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Directed a multidisciplinary team to deliver AR/VR and WebGL games for security awareness. Managed project planning, team assignments, QA, and client communication. Developed interactive video-based learning tools with quizzes and scoring logic.
Senior Game Developer at El3ab.com
July 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Designed and developed multiplayer card games using Java and SmartFox Server. Provided mentorship to junior developers and contributed to live operations.
Game Developer at Bookmark-Corp
September 1, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Built UI, physics, character logic, and quiz tools for educational games.
Lead Game Developer at Shababeek Labs
February 1, 2024 - Present
Led development of VR-based enterprise training apps, managed product cycles and team delivery from concept to deployment. Engineered SDKs for third-party tools and AI integration, and delivered training to client teams for solution ownership.
Sr. Unity SDK Engineer at Audiomob
December 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Developed Unity SDK for non-intrusive audio ads; created native libraries (Java, Kotlin, Swift, Obj-C); authored API docs and managed technical support for integration teams.
Sr. Unity Game Developer at Double Jump
November 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Designed multiplayer logic and real-time chat system; deployed backend on Kubernetes (GCP); mentored junior engineers; integrated NFT minting with Solana and Magic Eden.
Sr. Unreal Game Developer at Avrioc Technologies
July 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Created Unreal plugins for BLE smart bike connectivity; visualized trainer data and developed immersive gameplay/UI for MyWhoosh; coordinated multi-platform deployment.
Lead Game Developer at LanaGames Company
December 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Led team to build soccer simulations and user flow systems; oversaw port of Destroy All Humans to Stadia, focusing on optimization and shader fixes; led daily standups and production timelines.
Lead Game Developer at Zinad Company
November 1, 2019 - September 5, 2025
Directed a multidisciplinary team to deliver AR/VR and WebGL games for security awareness; managed project planning, QA, and client communication; developed interactive video-based learning tools.
Senior Game Developer at El3ab.com
July 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Designed and developed multiplayer card games using Java and SmartFox Server; mentored junior developers and contributed to live operations.
Game Developer at Bookmark-Corp
September 1, 2014 - September 5, 2025
Built UI, physics, character logic, and quiz tools for educational games.

Education

BSc at Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Diploma at Information Technology Institute (ITI)
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
BSc at Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
BSc in Computer Science at Minia University, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Game Development Diploma at Information Technology Institute (ITI), Egypt
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
BSc in Computer Science at Minia University, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025
Game Development Diploma at Information Technology Institute (ITI), Egypt
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2025

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Industry Experience

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

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