I'm a passionate game developer with over 8 years of experience in creating engaging multiplayer experiences. My journey started with a love for games, and over the years, I've honed my skills in various technologies and leadership roles. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and technical expertise intersect, and I'm always eager to tackle new challenges in the gaming industry. I believe in the power of storytelling through games and aim to create unforgettable experiences for players.

Raheel Zahid

I'm a passionate game developer with over 8 years of experience in creating engaging multiplayer experiences. My journey started with a love for games, and over the years, I've honed my skills in various technologies and leadership roles. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and technical expertise intersect, and I'm always eager to tackle new challenges in the gaming industry. I believe in the power of storytelling through games and aim to create unforgettable experiences for players.

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I’m a passionate game developer with over 8 years of experience in creating engaging multiplayer experiences. My journey started with a love for games, and over the years, I’ve honed my skills in various technologies and leadership roles. I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and technical expertise intersect, and I’m always eager to tackle new challenges in the gaming industry. I believe in the power of storytelling through games and aim to create unforgettable experiences for players.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer at Apex Studios
June 1, 2025 - Present
Driving technical strategy and execution across multiple game products. Leading cloud-native multiplayer scaling, building AI-driven design tools, and shaping the company into a platform entity.
Chief Technology Officer at IFU Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
Established the studio's technical vision, led R&D for new technologies, architected secure multiplayer backends, and delivered modular solutions.
Team Lead at K-Hive
June 1, 2023 - Present
Developed a custom multiplayer framework for Unity, reducing latency, and improved game scalability.
Chief Technology Officer & Senior Game Developer at Bartexx Studios
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Directed a team of 50+ engineers, architected multiplayer systems, optimized backend services, and integrated blockchain features.
Team Lead at IFU Softwares
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
Mentored junior developers and built core gameplay mechanics, releasing multiple games to the Google Play Store.
Senior Game Developer at IFU Softwares
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
Optimized gameplay performance and designed mechanics that significantly improved player retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Superior University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Superior University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Unity Mobile AR Development
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Unity Essentials Pathway
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Unity Junior Programmer
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Unity Creative Core
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Unity Mobile AR Development
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Unity Essentials Pathway
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Unity Junior Programmer
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Unity Creative Core
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment