Hello, friend.

Dominik Forstmaier

Senior Game Developer
Project Manager

What I do

As a software developer with a focus on game development, I have extensive knowledge in object-oriented programming and in developing software for various platforms and a broad international audience. I see my work as a service that should add value not only for clients but also for colleagues, which is only possible through collaboration and communication. To support project management I always keep an overview of the big picture to ensure the realisation of the project.

Software Engineer

With my degree and experience as a programmer, I ensure that the system is not only stable but also efficient, adaptable and expandable, while remaining technically open and flexible myself.

Player by heart

I have spent more than 30 years playing a wide range of sports and games on every type of platform and in every genre. This has enabled me to gain a deep understanding of the player's perspective.

Mediator

Frontend is where everything comes together. That's where I learnt to communicate with every department to prevent misunderstandings, answer questions and suggest improvements.

Skills

C# Unity, .NET

7 Years

C++ Games

4 Years

AS3 Adobe AIR/Flash

4 Years

Browser, F2P, MMOs

11 Years

Frontend Lead

9 Years

Docker

5 Years

Perforce

7 Years

Git

4 Years

Project Management

3 Years

JIRA, Confluence

7 Years

ClickUp

4 Years

My Experience

2011-2023

Bright Future GmbH (link)

Cologne, NRW

Worked on 7 released games, most of them from concept to live game support (see details below at the Portfolio section)
Created and sustained flexible, scalable game architectures for GaaS MMO projects, monitoring emerging technologies
Collaborated in interdisciplinary Agile teams to design, prototype, and implement games using methodologies like TBD, CI and CD
Experienced in project and team management, collaborating with product owners to execute the goals in achievable milestones
Promoted teamwork through mediation and open, respectful communication
Proactively addressed team tensions and technical issues, using conflict resolution for improved cohesion and productivity
Advised game designers and stakeholders about technically feasible ideas they might not be aware of
Regularly improved software performance through in-depth analysis using custom benchmarks and measurements
Generated accessible, team-shareable documentation to create a knowledge database where applicable
Assisted team lead and HR in identifying and filling team gaps through application reviews and interviews
Supervised, onboarded and mentored colleagues, especially junior developers and new team members
Organised events for socialising and team building
Engaged closely with customers to gather input and insights regarding technical and gameplay issues