Outcast Alchemy

I'm a seasoned, senior game development executive with 36 years of industry experience, specializing in Unity game development and C# programming. My expertise spans from concept creation to live-service operations, making me an ideal partner for your game development projects.

What I Offer:

• Unity Game Engine Mastery: Deep expertise in both gameplay programming and rendering.
• C# Programming Excellence: Over 23 years of experience crafting advanced game logic and tools.
• Full-Stack Game Development: From frontend gameplay to backend systems and cloud integration.
• Game Engine Development: Creator of HeroEngine, used in major titles like Star Wars: The Old Republic.
• Cross-Platform Development: Proficient in developing for PC, mobile, and web platforms.
• Shader and Compute Shader Programming: Optimize graphics and enhance visual effects.
• Leadership and Project Management: Experienced in managing teams of up to 50 employees and 100+ contractors.

Career Highlights:

• Founded Simutronics Corp and Critical Thought Games
• Shipped 15+ successful titles across various platforms
• Pioneered online gaming with CyberStrike, the first online 3D action game
• Created acclaimed mobile games like geoDefense, geoDefense Swarm, Lara Croft Relic Run and many more
• Ported games to Unity, such as the famed Temple Run
• Led projects such as SIEGE: World War II and GALAHAD 3093

Skills Include

• Full Cycle product development from concept to publish (and live service thereafter)
• High-Level Architecture
• Scripting at all levels: game mechanics, visuals, systems, interactions with external services, etc.
• Advanced Techniques: IK Systems, Procedural Motion, Effects, Custom Domain Specific Languages, Threading, ECS/DOTs, custom pathfinding, AI, etc.
• Technical Art: Shaders / Compute Shaders, Graphics Optimization
• Azure, AWS, Snowflake, various game backends PAS and other platforms
• git, GitHub, Trello, Jira, various CI tools

You name it, I've done it. And probably the guy who helped Unity get it right in the first place.

Whether you need a complete game developed from scratch, technical problem-solving, or expert consulting on your existing project, I bring a wealth of experience and a track record of success to the table. Let's create something extraordinary together!