Candidate profile
CTO, Game and Web Developer
Description
Arseniy Shestakov is a highly experienced software engineer and game developer with 15+ years of experience, including 5 years as a gamedev CTO. His expertise spans full-stack web development, data scraping, custom OpenWRT firmwares, and C++ open-source project maintenance. As CTO of an indie game studio, he led a team to ship three publisher-funded commercial games, including multi-console releases. He has recently integrated LLMs into his workflow, enabling him to rapidly build complex client-server multiplayer prototypes. Arseniy is an extroverted leader with experience in company P&L management, pitch deck creation, and bizdev, demonstrating strong hiring, leadership, and execution skills. He is seeking both full-time roles and contract work, in or out of gamedev, and is committed to dedicating 200% energy to his work. He is open to relocation and remote opportunities.