Farhad Safikhani
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Shahaan S. Umar
Farhad possesses an otherworldly ability to turn difficult obstacles into enjoyable challenges, thanks to his remarkable problem-solving skills and an unrelenting commitment to finding creative solutions — traits that have been hugely inspiring to my own career. Without Farhad's incredible contributions, I truly believe that the project would have been near-impossible to accomplish. Farhad is nothing short of an absolute rockstar, and any team would thrive having him on board.
Shahaan S. Umar
Farhad possesses an otherworldly ability to turn difficult obstacles into enjoyable challenges, thanks to his remarkable problem-solving skills and an unrelenting commitment to finding creative solutions — traits that have been hugely inspiring to my own career. Without Farhad's incredible contributions, I truly believe that the project would have been near-impossible to accomplish. Farhad is nothing short of an absolute rockstar, and any team would thrive having him on board.
Shahaan S. Umar
Farhad possesses an otherworldly ability to turn difficult obstacles into enjoyable challenges, thanks to his remarkable problem-solving skills and an unrelenting commitment to finding creative solutions — traits that have been hugely inspiring to my own career. Without Farhad's incredible contributions, I truly believe that the project would have been near-impossible to accomplish. Farhad is nothing short of an absolute rockstar, and any team would thrive having him on board.
Shahaan S. Umar
Farhad possesses an otherworldly ability to turn difficult obstacles into enjoyable challenges, thanks to his remarkable problem-solving skills and an unrelenting commitment to finding creative solutions — traits that have been hugely inspiring to my own career. Without Farhad's incredible contributions, I truly believe that the project would have been near-impossible to accomplish. Farhad is nothing short of an absolute rockstar, and any team would thrive having him on board.
Credentials
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Amazon Web Services: Enterprise Security
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Knowledgehook
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Manager
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Lead Game Engineer
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Jun 2021 - Apr 2023
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Zynga
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United States
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Computer Games
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Software Engineer
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Mar 2018 - May 2021
Currently working on Merge Dragons, a top game on the app stores. It is built on Unity/C#, with new Social features being developed on Nakama/GO. Previously I was working on Words With Friends on the FB Instant platform using HTML5/JS with a AWS Lambda backend. Both these games serve millions of players live daily, so Live Ops is key. Currently working on Merge Dragons, a top game on the app stores. It is built on Unity/C#, with new Social features being developed on Nakama/GO. Previously I was working on Words With Friends on the FB Instant platform using HTML5/JS with a AWS Lambda backend. Both these games serve millions of players live daily, so Live Ops is key.
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Toronto Film School
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Javascript Instructor
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
Teaching the next generation of game industry developers :) Teaching the next generation of game industry developers :)
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Game Developer Consultant
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
As a freelance developer / consultant, I did an HTML5 game project for Relish Interactive called Galactic Thunder Pony. It was a marketing campaign game for a cellphone carrier. As a freelance developer / consultant, I did an HTML5 game project for Relish Interactive called Galactic Thunder Pony. It was a marketing campaign game for a cellphone carrier.
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BDA Entertainment Inc.
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Canada
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Computer Games
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HTML5 Game Developer
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2017
Working on the game Realm of Empires. Roles include designing and creating game features, utilizing HTML5 and Canvas to create a multi platform Mobile Game App. Brainstorming, developing, and ensuring smooth execution on various platforms (Desktop / Android / iOS), is a rewarding challenge. Working on the game Realm of Empires. Roles include designing and creating game features, utilizing HTML5 and Canvas to create a multi platform Mobile Game App. Brainstorming, developing, and ensuring smooth execution on various platforms (Desktop / Android / iOS), is a rewarding challenge.
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Web Developer
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
Worked on an online power graphical web publishing tool and content management system. During this process I had exposure to cross browser problem solving, front-end and back-end integration, and working in a live team environment utilizing version control systems. Worked on an online power graphical web publishing tool and content management system. During this process I had exposure to cross browser problem solving, front-end and back-end integration, and working in a live team environment utilizing version control systems.
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Education
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2011 - 2014
York University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Information Technology
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