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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Mohit Rajan Katariya

New Delhi

Summary

With over a decade of experience in game development, I have successfully developed more than 50 games across various genres, including 3D top-down shooters, multiplayer games with dedicated servers, board games, and PC games. I have demonstrated strong leadership skills by building projects from scratch to completion, assisting junior developers, and coordinating with designers and QA teams. Currently, I am expanding my skill set by learning Unreal Engine (UE5) to stay at the forefront of the industry and enhance my game development capabilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Game Developer

Hashbyte Studio Pvt Ltd
Pune
12.2021 - Current
  • Worked on custom Android devices and built board games
  • Developed a AAA game title published on Steam
  • Created both 3D and 2D games
  • Assisted junior developers
  • Created plugins for future projects
  • Project planning and task estimation
  • Worked on multiplayer solutions like Netcode for Gameobjects, Mirror, Photon and Fusion.

CEO

Six Side Studio Private Limited
New Delhi
02.2020 - 12.2021

Developed two multiplayer games (Poker and Ludo)

  • Client-side code written in Unity
  • Server-side code written in Node.js
  • Used Socket.IO for real-time communication
  • Used PostgreSQL for the database
  • Used Redis for caching
  • Server hosted on AWS
  • Built from scratch to completion

Unity Game Developer

Hashbyte Studio Pvt Ltd
Pune
12.2018 - 02.2022
  • Built UI and UX interfaces with Unity's new UI system.
  • Utilized version control systems such as Git to manage source code changes.
  • Resolved technical issues reported by QA team during test cycles.
  • Implemented networking solutions using Photon or UNet for multiplayer gaming experience.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing codebase and implemented necessary changes accordingly.

Unity Game Developer

Etoile Info Solutions
New Delhi
11.2016 - 09.2018

Worked on a Teen Patti game

  • Learned how multiplayer games work
  • Selected the best technology for real-time gaming
  • Gained intermediate-level proficiency with Socket.IO
  • Learned to use MongoDB

Junior Game Developer

Digit Bazar
New Delhi
05.2014 - 11.2016
  • Began my game development journey with Xcode using SpriteKit and developed 3 games for iOS
  • Transitioned to Unity for developing games across various platforms (PC, Android, etc.) and created various games including a 3D runner game similar to Temple Run and side-scrolling games
  • Assisted web developers in Magento technology due to prior experience in PHP

Web Developer Intern

Claritus Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
08.2013 - 01.2014
  • Learned web technologies, created mockups, and gained proficiency in Magento
  • Learned how to start and finish projects efficiently and structure project planning

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Manav Rachna International University
Faridabad, HR
05-2013

XII - Science

C.L. Bhalla Dayanand Model School
New Delhi, DL
04-2009

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C.L. Bhalla Dayanand Model School
New Delhi, DL
04-2007

Skills

  • Requirement Analysis
  • Software Architecture
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Design Pattern Implementation
  • Code Optimization
  • Quality Assurance Testing
  • Project Management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Version control systems
  • Continuous Learning and Adaptability
  • AWS Networking Solutions
  • Nodejs Knowledge
  • Cross-platform Development
  • Localization
  • Active Listening

Projects

  • Poker Royale - Developed a real-time multiplayer Poker game using Unity for the client-side, NodeJS with Socket.IO for the server-side, PostgreSQL for the database, Redis for caching, and AWS for hosting.

Link : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/poker-royale-texas-holdem/id1555646875

  • Last Game Board - Developed multiple games for the LastGame Board, a custom Android device with unique features like handblade, multi-touch support, and physical piece detection, including games like Boop, Onitama, Shobu, Revolution, Quarto, and Articulate.

Links : 

Revolution - https://lastgameboard.com/games/com.hashbytestudio.revolution

Articulate - https://lastgameboard.com/games/com.hashbytestudio.articulate

Quarto - https://lastgameboard.com/games/com.hashbytestudio.quarto

Shobu - https://lastgameboard.com/games/com.hashbytestudio.shobu

Onitama - https://lastgameboard.com/games/com.hashbytestudio.onitama

Boop - https://lastgameboard.com/games/com.hashbytestudio.boop

Boooop Halloween - https://lastgameboard.com/games/com.hashbytestudio.boophalloween

  • Teen Patti Tycoon - Developed a real-time multiplayer Teen patti game using Unity for the client-side, NodeJS with Socket.IO for the server-side, MongoDB for the database and AWS for hosting.

Links:

Teen Patti Tycoon : https://apps.apple.com/in/app/teen-patti-tycoon/id1308986927

Teen Patti Tycoon Gold : https://apps.apple.com/in/app/teen-patti-tycoon-gold/id1407627587

  • Avian Knights - Developed "Avian Knights," a AAA fighting game for PC and consoles, demonstrating expertise in high-quality game development and cross-platform compatibility.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1411970/Avian_Knights/

  • Evolution Board Game - Developed "Evolution Board Game," a strategic digital adaptation of the popular board game, available on Steam.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/469800/Evolution_Board_Game/

  • Oceans Board Game - Developed "Oceans," an immersive marine-themed strategy game, available on Steam.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945310/Oceans/

  • Ludo Paradise - Developed a real-time multiplayer Ludo game using Unity for the client-side, NodeJS with Socket.IO for the server-side, MongoDB for the database and AWS for hosting.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Accomplishments

  • Participated in Cricket tournament at school level organized by DAV.
  • Participated in Softball tournament at school level organized by Delhi University.
  • Participated in Softball at State level.
  • Selected for ACM-ICPC Amrita Puri Onsite Regional Programming Competition.
  • Final year project won 3rd prize in best project contest organized by Faridabad Industries Association.

Timeline

Sr. Game Developer

Hashbyte Studio Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - Current

CEO

Six Side Studio Private Limited
02.2020 - 12.2021

Unity Game Developer

Hashbyte Studio Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 02.2022

Unity Game Developer

Etoile Info Solutions
11.2016 - 09.2018

Junior Game Developer

Digit Bazar
05.2014 - 11.2016

Web Developer Intern

Claritus Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
08.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Manav Rachna International University

XII - Science

C.L. Bhalla Dayanand Model School

X -

C.L. Bhalla Dayanand Model School
Mohit Rajan Katariya