Hi, I'm Vardan Khasikyan, a Senior Unity Developer with 9+ years of experience building and optimizing mobile, PC, and WebGL games using Unity and C#. I specialize in scalable gameplay architecture, multiplayer systems, performance optimization, and modular UI frameworks. I've led engineering teams, delivered live-service mobile titles, and integrated third-party ecosystems like Photon, AWS, and Firebase. I enjoy shaping robust systems, driving CI/CD pipelines, and shipping features across iOS, Android, and WebGL. I thrive in Agile environments and love mentoring teammates to raise code quality and performance.

Vardan Khasikyan

Hi, I'm Vardan Khasikyan, a Senior Unity Developer with 9+ years of experience building and optimizing mobile, PC, and WebGL games using Unity and C#. I specialize in scalable gameplay architecture, multiplayer systems, performance optimization, and modular UI frameworks. I've led engineering teams, delivered live-service mobile titles, and integrated third-party ecosystems like Photon, AWS, and Firebase. I enjoy shaping robust systems, driving CI/CD pipelines, and shipping features across iOS, Android, and WebGL. I thrive in Agile environments and love mentoring teammates to raise code quality and performance.

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Hi, I’m Vardan Khasikyan, a Senior Unity Developer with 9+ years of experience building and optimizing mobile, PC, and WebGL games using Unity and C#. I specialize in scalable gameplay architecture, multiplayer systems, performance optimization, and modular UI frameworks. I’ve led engineering teams, delivered live-service mobile titles, and integrated third-party ecosystems like Photon, AWS, and Firebase. I enjoy shaping robust systems, driving CI/CD pipelines, and shipping features across iOS, Android, and WebGL. I thrive in Agile environments and love mentoring teammates to raise code quality and performance.

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Work Experience

Senior Unity Developer at Estoty
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Contributed to shipped mobile titles including Frost World, West Escape, and Raptor Evolution. Architected and implemented gameplay systems and reusable UI modules for mobile game projects. Optimized gameplay performance and memory usage across Android and iOS devices. Collaborated within a fast-paced R&D environment focused on rapid prototyping and feature iteration. Contributed to technical decision-making, code quality improvements, and scalable project structure.
Unity Software Engineer (Slots Era / R&D) at Murka
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Maintained and extended live-service mobile game infrastructure for Slots Era. Integrated gameplay modules, backend services, and platform-specific technical improvements. Coordinated multi-platform release processes for iOS, Android, Windows, and Facebook platforms. Improved project stability and deployment workflows in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Game Development Director at Evistep
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Led a team of 6 engineers responsible for mobile game development and technical delivery. Defined studio-wide technical architecture standards and development workflows. Designed reusable cross-project frameworks and scalable modular UI systems. Oversaw project planning, technical mentorship, and engineering process improvements.
Unity Game Developer at Evistep
January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2020
Developed mobile titles including Businessman ONLINE, Warship Simulator - ONLINE, Tank Simulator 2: Epic Battle, and Helicopter Simulator. Built gameplay mechanics, UI systems, physics simulations, and monetization integrations. Integrated Photon multiplayer systems, AWS cloud services, Firebase, and advertising SDKs. Optimized mobile projects for performance, responsiveness, and platform compatibility.
Full-Stack Web Developer at Iguan Systems
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016
Developed web applications using PHP and JavaScript technologies. Worked with frameworks including AngularJS, Laravel, Yii, and Zend Framework. Managed SQL and NoSQL databases including MySQL and MongoDB. Supported backend infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and server maintenance.

Education

Master of Science at Yerevan State University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Science at Yerevan State University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment