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Gena Tikhonova

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Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Experience Level

Expert
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Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Unreal Engine Developer at Frozen Lake Studios + Rhea Games
June 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Refactored and optimized third-party code into a modular, reusable framework; added replication features to support online sessions for 20 users. Created a build system that supports 1000+ assets with internal tools to convert world placeable assets into Data Assets with automatically generated information. Shipped 3 cross-platform (PC, VR) commercial projects with technical documentation and coding principles. Built MVP of Cat Craft project with 10 core game systems and 3 mechanics. Collaborated with designers and programmers to find optimal solutions.
Unreal Engine Developer at Nimble Blade Studio doo
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024
Implemented 3 gameplay mechanics for Casual Blade with multiplayer, custom animation and sword physics. Developed 4 large-scale gameplay systems: progression & ranking, in-game economy, mission management, and robot wear/repair logic. Scripted mission flows with cinematic cut scenes and dialogue integration.
Unreal Engine Developer at Space hunt project
May 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Built gameplay features: inventory, resource gathering, mining effects, UI, and character animations. Developed combat mechanics (shooting) and jetpack flight system with synchronized VFX/animations.

Education

Bachelor's in Software Development (Remote) at International University of Applied Sciences, Bad Honnef, Germany
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2028
Bachelor's in Software Development (Remote) at IU International University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2028

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Software Development (Remote)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2028

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

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