ABOUT
I'm Yakir, a passionate game developer and designer with years of experience in the gaming industry. Proficient in designing and prototyping diverse game mechanics with AAA quality, I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills to the table. Eager to collaborate with creative teams, I have a proven track record of delivering robust and scalable solutions. Outside of my development work, I also teach game development at universities and contribute to exciting VR projects.
EDUCATION
In 2012, I graduated with honors, earning my B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Ruppin Academic Center. During my time at the academy, I received two excellence certifications: the President's List of Excellence for achieving the highest grades and an Excellence award for the final project, a real-time speaker recognition system.
SKILLS
Languages:
C++
C#
Blueprints
Engines:
Unreal
Unity
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Fields:
AI
Gameplay
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Tools:
Jira
Trello
Perforce
Plastic SCM
Git
HONORS-AWARDS
Plot of the Druid, a game I directed, designed, and developed, has won two categories on the Adventure Gamers website in 2022.
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The game was also officially selected for narrative games exhibitions.
CONTACT
LET'S TALK
Do you have a challenging role in the gaming industry or just a fun game that needs my assistance? Give me a shout!
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