Dmytro Vyhivskyi

Objective

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Unreal Engine Developer with a passion for video games and a strong desire to contribute to creating next-generation gaming experiences. Excited to join you project to ensure top-quality player experiences while furthering my skills in quality assurance within an innovative and supportive environment.

Education

Junior Specialist in Computer Science / Software Engineering
September, 2018 – May, 2021

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
September, 2021 – May, 2023

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electromechanics
September, 2023 – May, 2026

Technical Skills

Programming & Scripting: C++ (Intermediate), Blueprint (Advanced), Python (Advanced – custom matchmaking, REST APIs, deployment logic), SQL (MySQL).
Game Engines: Unreal Engine 4/5 (Advanced – Technical Game Design, Gameplay & Network Replication, Level Design, VR Development), Unity (Basic).
Networking & Server Development: Experienced with Unreal Dedicated Server builds, replication systems, session management, and Python-based matchmaking backend. Designed and hosted multiplayer infrastructure (Docker + Docker Compose) with per-session container deployment, REST and WebSocket API communication.
DevOps & Systems Administration: Self-managed Debian-based dedicated server configured for Unreal, Perforce, and web hosting (Apache, MySQL, VPN tunnels, load balancing). Hands-on experience with Docker containers, CI/CD principles, and Linux server setup from scratch.
Version Control: Perforce (self-hosted server administration, multi-branch workflow), Git / GitHub (active projects and collaboration).
Tools & Additional Skills: Technical Game Design, QA/QC (Manual, Regression, Exploratory), Test Case Creation, Content Import & Optimization (FBX, textures, audio), Lighting & Baking (Nanite/Lumen workflows), Technical English, Documentation (Obsidian, Markdown).

Experience

Freelance UE Developer – Self-Employed
September, 2016 – Present

Developed and tested prototypes in Unreal Engine 5, showcasing expertise in modern game engines.
Conducted manual testing for my indie project, LA:FO Project, focusing on identifying bugs and improving gameplay mechanics.
Designed detailed test plans and prioritized bug fixes for seamless player experiences.

Developer of Private Projects (PC/Mobile/VR) on Unreal Engine 4/5
September, 2016 – Present

Developed projects and executed detailed test cases for mobile (Meta Quest 2/3) and PC-VR platforms to identify functional and user defects.
Conducted manual testing on multiple platforms, including exploratory, smoke, and regression testing.
Documented bugs using Obsidian and collaborated with developers to fix them effectively.
Tested game mechanics, ensuring a smooth gaming experience and compliance with design documents.

Projects

«TELOS» Project
Fan-made Unreal Engine 5 Restoration Project (Technical Design & Lead Development)
swkotor.dev

A massive, non-commercial fan project recreating and visually restoring areas of KOTOR II in Unreal Engine 5. Full reimplementation of assets, materials, and lighting systems. Features imported 3D models, textures, sounds, and dialogue integration with original licensed data. Responsibilities include technical design, engine setup, environment art, scripting, optimization, and overall production supervision.

Non‑commercial fan restoration project. All media used from licensed copies of the original game.

Lyrvane Park
Unreal Engine 5 Game Development — Likater Studio
Steam Page

First‑person horror puzzle‑adventure set in a children’s theme park. Working as Unreal Engine Developer: implemented gameplay systems, architecture logic, and numerous Blueprint‑based mechanics including puzzle interactions, environmental behavior, and optimization for performance. Contributed to prototyping, QA, and iteration on gameplay flow within the production team environment.

Project still in active development.  Role: Unreal Engine Developer (Blueprints & Gameplay Systems).

Red Moon Project: Prologue (GDD)
Conceptual Game Design Document
Detailed project summary

Psychological sci‑fi horror / narrative adventure conceived for Unreal Engine 5 (PC/Console). Concept GDD prepared as part of real recruitment assignment; includes pitch, narrative, gameplay loop, production roadmap, team structure, and reference assets.

LA:FO Project
Indie Unreal Engine 5 Multiplayer Prototype
Portfolio / LA:FO Section

Solo‑developed online game prototype focused on futuristic air‑combat mechanics. Implemented networked flight physics, environment design, replication logic, Docker‑based server infrastructure, and QA pipelines.

Architectural Visualization Showcase
Unreal Engine 5 | Path Tracing Rendering
Gallery |  Interactive Model (Sketchfab)

Interior and exterior visualizations created from scratch using UE5 Path Tracing. Includes lighting design, material setup, environment composition, and interactive configuration via Sketchfab.

Achievements and Interests

Passionate gamer with deep admiration for narrative-driven games like Star Wars KotOR, Mass Effect Trilogy, and Drew Karpyshyn’s storytelling (The Darth Bane Trilogy and the Revan novel would make an incredible game).
Fan of innovative game development approaches and inspired by "old" BioWare commitment to player-first experiences; Videogames this Art.
Delighted with the execution of Mass Effect on UE 3.5.
Delighted with the execution of Galaxy Map | Mass Effect 2 on UE 3.5.
Inspired by SWKotOR, I recreated the location in Unreal Engine 4.
I gutted several game engines entirely for the sake of the content I needed, with the aim of implementing the game mechanics that interested me or the location (Locations) entirely.

Languages

English: A2 (Technical English proficient; familiar with Unreal Editor and other software in English); Actively learning and open to additional courses.
Ukrainian: Native
Russian: Native

Relocation & Availability

Remote Work: Fully equipped for remote work with a high-performance PC: Ryzen 9 3900X, RTX 2080 Ti, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD.

If necessary, a Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

Future Relocation: Open to relocating to office after 6 months of employment. Interested in long-term career growth within the company, with aspirations to advance into roles such as Technical Artist, Level Designer, or Game Designer.

I am comfortable conducting interviews in writing and would greatly appreciate any feedback you might have. Thank you!