RAJKUMAR M

Senior Gameplay Programmer | Unity & AR Expertise | Innovative Tool Development
📍 Bengaluru, India 📧 mmanikindirajkumar@gmail.com 📱 9663626971 LinkedIn Profile

Professional Summary

Gameplay programming professional with over 10 years of experience in designing engaging player experiences and tool development, expert in Unity and augmented reality (AR) solutions. Key achievements include developing a Unity3D scripting tool that reduced design iteration time by 50% and leading the AR development for an educational application that enhanced student engagement. Skilled in building and maintaining efficient game systems and architecture.

Technical Skills

Unity / Unity 3D Gameplay Scripting Unity Tools Development Augmented Reality (AR) Virtual Reality (VR) Android Development iOS Development

Work Experience

Senior Gameplay Programmer
Zynga
12/2018 – Present | Bangalore, India
A leading global interactive entertainment company for the mobile and social gaming industry.
  • Designed and implemented various gameplay mechanics, resulting in engaging player experiences.
  • Created a user-friendly Unity scripting tool that empowered designers to rapidly iterate on gameplay mechanics without extensive programming knowledge, resulting in a 50% reduction in design iteration time.
  • Utilized tool development to reduce design workload and streamline content creation processes, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Played a crucial role in debugging and troubleshooting, identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to gameplay systems.
  • Mentored and guided interns, helping them transition into full-fledged team members.
  • Led brainstorming sessions and contributed to the ideation of new gameplay concepts.
Senior Game Developer
Krayonik
03/2016 – 12/2018 | Bangalore, India
A company specializing in innovative AR solutions for various industries.
  • Led the AR development for an educational application, enabling students to interact with 3D models and visualize complex concepts, resulting in increased engagement and knowledge retention.
Game Developer
Integer Production
11/2014 – 03/2016 | Bangalore, India
A game development studio focused on creating unique gaming experiences.
  • Designed and developed a portfolio of captivating Android games, including 'Ghost Rider', 'High Speed Racer', 'Stick man Sniper', and 'American Sniper'.
  • Implemented gameplay mechanics, character controls, and AI behavior to ensure immersive and challenging experiences across all projects.
  • 'Ghost Rider' received over 5 million downloads and maintained a 4-star rating, becoming a top-grossing game in the company.
  • 'Stick man Sniper' and 'American Sniper' were praised for precise controls and engaging sniper gameplay.
Junior Game Developer
Constaint Global Solutions
05/2013 – 11/2014 | Chennai, India
A company focusing on game development for various platforms.
  • Independently developed 'Shark Strike', an iOS game on the App Store.
  • Designed and programmed gameplay mechanics, including player controls, enemy behavior, and scoring systems.
  • Implemented 2D graphics and animations to create a visually appealing game experience.

Featured Projects

CSR2
06/2023 – Present | Bengaluru, India

CSR2 is a real driving simulator that delivers hyper-real drag racing to the palm of your hand.

Education

Bachelor of Technology
St. Johns College of Engineering and Technology
01/2008 – 05/2012 | Kurnool, India


Postgraduate Diploma
ICAT
05/2012 – 05/2013 | Bangalore, India

Key Achievements

Hackathon Winner

Won internal company hackathons by delivering exceptional solutions under competitive environments.