Martin Petkovski

Gained experience in working with DirectX on a custom engine. Developed and implemented DirectX-based classes for managing 3D billboards and 2D sprites and modified the renderer loop to support them. Published Episode 01 of the video game Sonder on Steam.

Collaborated closely with Crytek to develop game-balancing tools tailored for Hunt: Showdown using CryEngine and VBA. Implemented a CryEngine extension which automatically parses and imports game design data from Excel files.

Engaged in close collaboration with Astek for the development of the Oculus Rift mining simulation game, Black Diamond VR, utilizing CryEngine semantics. Contributed comprehensively to the immersive VR experience, including resolving low-level rendering issues, developing a virtual assistant, and designing gameplay procedures.

Worked on developing a functional demo and editing tools for the Airport Briefing software in Unity.

Technical assistance on developing core systems on the in-house engine of Star Stable Entertainment. Worked on creating tools for the custom animation system, developing a custom tools for the build versioning system in Qt, optimization of the version control system in the proprietary engine, etc.

Assistance on developing the sound on the game The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2, both on the engineering side and on the creative side.

Worked on Angelic: The Chaos Theatre. Developed core gameplay systems including the camera, game modes, heroes, abilities and damage mechanics. Enhanced multiplayer functionality by developing key components of the multiplayer loop. Engineered an automated build pipeline for efficient distribution of game builds. Created foundational elements of the main menu, ensuring user-friendly navigation. Maintained game compatibility with the latest Unreal Engine updates and integrated third-party plugins, resolving related issues.

Provided support by implementing a Cubemap to Equirectangular projection converter tool using pure C. Implemented tools that allow exporting and rendering higher-order ambisonic audio from Unreal Engine, to be used in the 360 video.