Karan Nandkar
Game Software Development Engineer 3 at Loco- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Loco
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India
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Technology, Information and Media
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100 - 200 Employee
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Game Software Development Engineer 3
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Jan 2021 - Present
- Developed and implemented core gameplay mechanics for a highly successful multiplayer game, resulting in a 20% increase in active player engagement and a 15% boost in in-game virtual purchases.- Led a cross-functional team of 10 engineers to design and implement a new game feature, resulting in a 30% reduction in player churn rate and a 25% increase in daily active users within the first month of release.- Optimized game performance by identifying and fixing critical bugs, resulting in a 40% decrease in crash instances and an overall improvement in game stability and player experience.- Collaborated with product managers and designers to iterate and refine game mechanics based on player feedback, resulting in a 10% increase in user satisfaction- Demonstrated expertise in full cycle quality game development.- Fostered effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and artists.- Created and maintained scalable, testable, and well-documented game code.- Possessed extensive knowledge of design patterns and project architecture.- Exhibited exceptional proficiency in C#, C++, and Unity, showcasing strong object-oriented programming fundamentals and mastery of data structures.- Successfully implemented AI systems in Unity, employing Behaviour Trees.- Developed multiplayer casual to mid-core games, showcasing versatility in game development.- Utilized expertise in IAP, AD-plugins, and analytics.- Demonstrated a basic understanding of native Android development.- Applied creative and effective problem-solving skills.- Developed a 15 v 15 battle royal tank game that is currently live on Loco and has a repository available on GitHub.- Created a 4v4 action-packed TDM game using Tanks, also available on GitHub. Show less
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Game Software Development Engineer 2
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Apr 2019 - Jan 2021
- Developed engaging multiplayer games across a wide spectrum of categories, spanning from hyper casual to mid-core.- Demonstrated exemplary flexibility by diligently working night, weekend, and holiday shifts to ensure timely completion of projects.- Showcased an exceptional level of initiative and creativity in successfully tackling complex tasks.- Meticulously completed paperwork, proactively identifying and resolving any discrepancies in a prompt manner.- Adapted swiftly to new technologies and software applications, consistently showcasing a robust aptitude for learning. Show less
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Tap Cube Studios
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India
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Game Developer
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2019
- Spearheaded the development of numerous Android game projects, leveraging Unity engine, encompassing a wide array of genres such as Racing, Platformer, and Action. - Developed and implemented innovative gameplay features, resulting in a 20% increase in player engagement. - Collaborated with a cross-functional team of artists and designers to create visually stunning game environments and characters, contributing to a 10% increase in positive user reviews. - Optimized game performance by conducting thorough code reviews and implementing efficient algorithms, resulting in a 30% reduction in loading times and improved overall player experience. - Led a team of junior developers in the successful delivery of a complex multiplayer game, meeting all project milestones. Show less
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Education
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Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science -
New Horizon Public School, Airoli
AISSCE, Computer Science -
D.A.V Public School, Thane
AISSE, Computer Science