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Kevin Howard

Freelance Game Developer
United StatesToptal Member Since May 25, 2021

Kevin is a software engineer with 25 years of experience focusing on mobile applications, cloud computing, operating system design, and server management. He's proud of his proven track record of building and leading engineering teams in full-stack mobile and web products in multiple industries. At work, Kevin is recognized for his ability to deliver winning cross-platform solutions in cutting-edge technology areas across geographically dispersed project teams.

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Sam Lucyk

Freelance Game Developer
United StatesToptal Member Since April 11, 2022

Sam is an accomplished game, web, and blockchain developer with over a decade of experience. He has recently worked for more than four years as the lead developer and product lead of an edtech gaming startup, building their product from the ground up. After the company's acquisition, he managed the transition of the product before ending his time there. He currently leads a game studio focusing on Web3 game development and is eager to work on new, challenging projects and goals.

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Luis Boscan

Freelance Game Developer
PanamaToptal Member Since December 15, 2020

Luis is a senior software engineer with over ten years of experience developing SaaS web applications using several cloud technologies (AWS stack, microservices, and serverless). He is passionate about software design, architecture, and applying the industry's best practices, delivering quality products that exceed client expectations and are easy to grow and maintain. Luis also enjoys game development and has worked on several personal projects in his spare time.

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Charles Russell

Freelance Game Developer
United StatesToptal Member Since August 12, 2021

Charles is a full-stack developer with 10+ years of experience and degrees in design and development. He has expert C# and JavaScript knowledge, industry standards, and best practices. Charles won multiple service awards and promotions for outstanding expertise and discipline as a communications sergeant in the US Army, managing information technology for 100+ users. As the founder of his own company, Charles understands how to deliver successful projects from start to finish.

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Clay Budin

Freelance Game Developer
United StatesToptal Member Since June 2, 2021

Clay has over 20 years of experience creating amazing software at the highest performance standards, efficiency, and ease of use. With a master's degree in computer science, there is no programming task that Clay cannot accomplish, specializing in software for graphics, entertainment, interactive, and game industries. He's experienced with all graphics and game programming platforms and frameworks, as well as the underlying mathematics.

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Christopher Ellis

Freelance Game Developer
United StatesToptal Member Since September 15, 2022

Christopher is a Unity developer with over a decade of experience in working on a wide range of projects, from games to business applications, including mobile, PC, and mixed reality solutions such as HoloLens and Vuforia. Two of his apps have reached the top ten in their category, and one of them, Yumi Story Dice, has also been featured by Apple. Christopher is looking for part-time freelance work in any field using the Unity engine.

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Jason RT Bond

Freelance Game Developer
CanadaToptal Member Since May 13, 2017

Jason has over a decade of experience in video games, virtual/augmented reality and 3D assets. He is an expert in the Unity Engine and can work with a wide variety of platforms (web, mobile, PC/Mac, game consoles). He prefers a multi-disciplinary approach—having a background in both game design and coding, as well as experience in audiovisual content creation pipelines.

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Aleksandr Chernyshev

Freelance Game Developer
MexicoToptal Member Since March 23, 2021

Aleksandr is a senior iOS app developer with 10 years of experience in Objective-C and Swift. His background in working with various data storage types and REST web service integration allows him to create high-quality, efficient applications that perform both offline and online with a superior user experience. Aleksandr is a self-starter with excellent multitasking and time management skills. His ability to communicate and adapt helps him integrate easily into any new or ongoing project.

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Oliver Perez Camargo

Freelance Game Developer
ColombiaToptal Member Since January 25, 2016

Oliver is an engineer who is highly passionate about creating dazzling user experiences with a focus on graphics and interactivity. He is also an experienced entrepreneur, which gives him the ability to understand the requirements of a business as a whole. Oliver is very proactive and can work with little to no guidance if needed, so he is a very good fit for projects that require creativity and nontrivial problem-solving.

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Diego Montoya

Freelance Game Developer
GermanyToptal Member Since October 26, 2020

Diego is an engineer and creative technologist with 10 years of experience in AR/VR and other spatial computing fields. After five years in an AR/VR startup from Munich, he co-founded VRdirect and served as its CTO. He has done groundbreaking AR/VR work for Audi, Porshe, BMW, Hyperloop, Henry Schein, the Cologne Cathedral and many agencies. With a passion for emergent technologies, Diego excels at pushing the limits of 3D interactivity through creativity, ingenuity, and drive.

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Stephen Green

Freelance Game Developer
United StatesToptal Member Since June 19, 2022

Stephen is a professional software engineer and game developer with years of experience writing code in the highly-regulated slot gaming industry. He's well-versed in C# and Unity development. He has written apps using other technologies like Windows Forms and WPF projects, front-end frameworks with JavaScript, TypeScript, and PixiJS, and has managed evaluation engines with C++ native. His background in leading teams of developers has honed his skills in project management and communication.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right game developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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