Astutepixel — Full-Stack Developer

Game Dev / Fintech / Creative Coding _
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~/about
$ cat about.txt
I'm a passionate developer with a background in game development, fintech, and performance optimization. When I'm not coding, I'm usually playing games — either MMOs or racing sims, whatever takes my current fancy.
12+
years developing
MMO
game dev background
Fintech
payments specialist
~/skills
$ ls -la skills/
Languages
TypeScript / JavaScript
95%
C++
85%
C#
80%
Java / Kotlin
70%
PHP
75%
Rust
25%
Game Dev
Custom Engines
90%
MMO Development
95%
Multiplayer Systems
90%
Fintech
Card Present (EMV)
90%
Card Not Present / eCommerce
85%
3D Secure
85%
Leadership
Team Management
90%
Cross-functional Collaboration
85%
Mentoring & Development
85%
~/projects
$ find . -name "*.project"
darkspace.sh
DarkSpace
A massively multiplayer online tactical space combat game combining strategic depth with real-time action. Built with custom C++ engine.
C++DirectXNetworkingGame AI
visitsource
terminal_portfolio.sh
THIS SITE
Terminal Portfolio
Interactive terminal-style portfolio with real-time typing effects, WebGL shaders, command history, and 22 retro-futuristic themes.
TypeScriptWebGLWeb AudioCSS Animations
~/experience
$ git log --oneline career
network_merchants_inc..log
Senior Manager of Integration @ Network Merchants Inc.
2018 — Present
  • Full experience with fintech world — Card Present (EMV), Card Not Present, eCommerce, 3DS
  • Leading integration projects, team management across US and EU markets
  • Develop and maintain internal tools to streamline support processes
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, support, and product teams
  • Personal development and mentoring of team members
palestar.log
Game Developer @ Palestar
2012 — Present
  • Developed and maintained DarkSpace — a massively multiplayer real-time strategy game
  • Space-based MMO featuring tactical combat between three player-controlled factions
  • Built using custom proprietary Medusa Engine with 3D graphics and networking
  • Persistent universe gameplay with MetaVerse servers and instanced Scenario battles
  • Featured complex faction system (UGTO, ICC, K'Luth) with unique ship types
https://www.darkspace.net