Ayhan Sakarya
Programmer
Krefeld
Summary
Programmer in the Gaming Industry with over 9 years of experience in various technology environments (C#, C++, Unity, Unreal, Snowdrop, GLSL).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Skills
Technical Analysis
C#
Unity3D
C
Mentoring
Virtual Reality
Project Management
Shader Programming
Unreal Engine
Snowdrop Engine
Engine Programming
Work History
Gameplay Programmer
Ubisoft
01.2024 - Current
- Worked on an unannounced project within the Snowdrop Engine
- Assisted in refining game design documents, translating design ideas into actionable programming tasks efficiently.
- Mentored junior programmers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on complex coding tasks.
- Collaborated with artists to integrate high-quality assets into the game engine seamlessly
Programmer
Ubisoft
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked on Assassins Creed Nexus and was responsible for VR comfort features
- Programmed shaders for certain comfort features
- Worked on different areas such as 3Cs, Tech Art & Performance Optimization
- Management of bug reports
- Code Reviews
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts, and team activities
- Worked with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that improved overall functionality and performance
XR Masterclass Mentor
XR Bootcamp
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Mentored students with international background in classes like the Advanced VR Interactions Masterclass
- Prepared valuable resources for classes like Rendering Optimization Masterclass
- Contributed to success of client's organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
Lead Developer
Routine Health GmbH
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Created framework for our app called Routine Reha
- Developed software for mobile operating systems (Android, iOS) using the Unity engine.
- Created shaders and effects for various apps
- Optimized apps for best performance
- Advised senior stakeholders on correct project methodologies based on business goals and internal parameters for planned development tasks.
- Collaborated with physical Therapists and Doctors to collect and analyze client requirements, incorporating business goals and budgetary concerns into project proposals.
- Collaborated with study partners to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Interfaced with front-end and back-end development teams to develop unified product, smoothing out coding conflicts before problems arose.
Unity3D Developer
Kaasa health GmbH
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Developed software for mobile operating systems, such as Android and iOS
- Created games, which serve as therapies for kids with Dyscalculia (math learning disability) and Dyslexia (reading disability).
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Integrated live, virtual and constructive programs into cohesive product.
- Translated design personnel's ideation into concrete development frameworks for use in our apps.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
- Created workflow diagrams and Gantt charts to clearly demonstrate processes and timelines.
- Collaborated on all stages of systems development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Performed software testing to uncover bugs and troubleshoot issues prior to application launch.
Database Administrator
Language Center WWU Münster
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Administered, supported and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Supported professors at the Language Center of the University in technical issues (PC, printer etc.)
Visual Media Designer Intern
byte:city UG
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Edited and modified visuals for Web Applications
- Worked with content management systems like Typo3
Education
Diploma - Game Programming
SAE Institute Cologne
Cologne, Germany 03.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Münster, Germany 09.2011 - 03.2016
Timeline
Unreal Engine 5 C++
02-2024
Unreal Engine 5 C++ Multiplayer
02-2024
Gameplay Programmer
Ubisoft
01.2024 - Current
Programmer
Ubisoft
01.2022 - 12.2023
XR Masterclass Mentor
XR Bootcamp
01.2021 - 12.2022
Advanced VR Interactions MasterClass
01-2021
Lead Developer
Routine Health GmbH
01.2019 - 12.2022
Blender Character Creator - Make 3D Animations From Scratch
12-2017
Unity Certified Developer
07-2016
Unity3D Developer
Kaasa health GmbH
08.2015 - 12.2018
Diploma - Game Programming
SAE Institute Cologne
03.2015 - 08.2016
Database Administrator
Language Center WWU Münster
11.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
09.2011 - 03.2016
Visual Media Designer Intern
byte:city UG
10.2010 - 03.2011
Accomplishments
- Worked on now released and highly praised Assassins Creed Nexus for the Meta Quest
- Added various fixes and features to the Snowdrop Engine, Ubisofts inhouse engine
- 1st place in the VR Hackathon 2020 (Topic: Hand Tracking) hosted by Digital Catapult, Northern Ireland Screen, Futures Screens NI, XR Bootcamp, Immersive Labs and Side Quest
- In a small team and limited time of just 3 days we developed a Quest app called SignVR
- Routine Reha
- PhantomVR (research project to treat "Phantom Pain" in VR)
Certification
Unity Certified Developer