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YURII TARANENKO
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Gdańsk, Poland

SKILLS SUMMARY
– Game development Experienced in developing innovative software solutions with a
– User interface design strong problem-solving mindset and creative approach to chal-
lenges. Skilled in Unity and C#, with experience using tools like
– Cross-platform development
Addressables, IAP, NodeCanvas, XR Interaction Toolkit, Oculus
– Game localization LipSync, and Meta XR SDK, 2D/3D Animations, NPC Logic/Inter-
– Optimization action, Dialog System. Developed and released a VR game for
Meta Quest after over a year of work. Passionate about team-
work, modern technologies, and continuous learning in the ev-
EDUCATION er-evolving tech landscape.
2020-2024
KTU «STEP» EXPERIENCE
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Bachelor of Science: 05/2023 - 10/2025
Information Technology Senior Unity Developer
2015-2018 MESSWORKS LTD Kiev, Remote
• Developed numerous games for Android and iOS platforms,
ITSTEP Academy
enhancing user engagement.
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
• Created VR game Sherlock Holmes: The Master Detective,
receiving positive player feedback.
• Automated repetitive tasks through scripting, increasing
LANGUAGES team productivity and allowing more focus on strategic
English: B2 initiatives.
• Localised game content across multiple languages.
Upper Intermediate • Collaborated with design teams to integrate narrative
elements and gameplay mechanics into programming
Ukrainian: C2 frameworks.

Native 06/2022 - 05/2023
Polish: B1 Middle Unity Developer
Windy Press International Digital Publishing House Remote
Intermediate • Developing an interactive storytelling game for children in
book format (IOS, Android)

HOBBIES & INTERESTS 03/2022 - 06/2022

– Gaming Junior Unity Developer
Dev Hub Remote
– Travel
• Developed interactive 2D and 3D game features using Unity,
– Movies enhancing user engagement and gameplay experience.
Sherlock Holmes: The Master Detective VR
https://www.meta.com/pl-pl/experiences/sherlock-holmes-the-
master-detective/8582990435123658/

Queen’s Hidden Match
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messworks.
queen.merge.match.hidden.object.game

Fruit Merge Cafe
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messworks.fruit.
merge.cafe.game

Marine Merge
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messworks.
marine.merge

Hidden Match
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messworks.
merge.hidden.object.game

Mystery Escape
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messworks.
escape.room.mystery.puzzle.game

Jigsort Master
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messworks.jigsort.
puzzles.game

Find & Stick
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messworks.find.
stick.hidden.object.game