Nick Zhimkov

Startup, zero-code game engine for creating board games with validatable logic hosted on Solana blockchain. Experiences: - Pitched the product to investors and participated in negotiations to secure funding. - Recruited and managed a team of 10 people. - Designed an architecture for all company products, including front-end, back-end, and blockchain smart-contracts. - Implemented server logic and REST APIs (Node.js, MongoDB, AWS) to provide a seamless user experience. - Created several web applications (React, SCSS) to provide users with a modern and intuitive interface. - Worked on tokenomics and monetization

Project: Blastforce Console arcade tank MOBA Experiences: - Designed a Lua-machine that enhances game development efficiency. - Introduced a visual scripting language that shortened iteration cycles, allowing game designers to rapidly prototype new units, mechanics, and game modes. - Designed and implemented a configurable UI system powered by Lua to provide players with a seamless user experience. - Developed a flexible and modular programmable tutorial system to provide players with a comprehensive and enjoyable onboarding experience. - Provided the team with several useful DevOps tools, such as automatic bug reporting to Slack, code generation scripts, and more.

Project: Blastforce Console arcade tank MOBA Experiences: - Calculated core game balance. - Devised classes, abilites and equipment. - Created several maps and came up with map guidelines for other designers. - Designed game content database and maintained its integrity to ensure game quality. - Supervised and educated other game designers to improve their skills and knowledge.

Project: TeamZ Top down shooter Experiences: - Led a small team of developers to create a high-quality game. - Presented the game and its progress to the studio members on regular meetings. - Designed all game features and mechanics to ensure a compelling gameplay experience. - Implemented several game modules using C++. - Architected and implemented a deterministic multiplayer model that enabled seamless gameplay even on poor 3G connections with hundreds of units on screen.

Project: Dragon Eternity Cross-platform fantasy MMORPG Experiences: - Implemented numerous content updates introducing new game modes, clan activities, battlegrounds, and locations. - Maintained combat and economic balance for each update. - Fostered a positive relationship with the community by interacting with players. - Analyzed in-game metrics enhancing the overall game experience and improving monetization. - Participated in raising the level cap and reworking game balance accordingly. Project: Drako Survival Prototype survival game on the engine of Dragon Eternity Experiences: - Designed core game systems. - Scripted game systems logic. - Analyzed in-game metrics to balance gameplay and improve the player experience. Project: Starborns Wanderers Universe Space-simulator MMORPG Experiences: - Designed the combat system: classes, skills, and equipment. - Calculated game balance for economy and player progression. - Optimized the project's content management system (CMS) by designing a toolset that automates the work of content creators. - Designed quest- and raid-bosses. Project: Battle for Adan: Mobile midcore battler on the engine of Dragon Eternity Experiences: - Prototyped, balanced, and implemented various combat systems. - Maintained the integrity of game content database. - Developed a toolset for CMS that enables the rapid introduction of significant changes to the game. - Supervised and educated other game designers. - Introduced an auto-testing system for combats to improve game balance and reduce bugs.