Віталий

POVAR VITALII
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SUMMARY

Game Math & Balance Designer with experience in slot math for iGaming (Stake) and in gameplay balance, meta-balance and
monetization economy across game genres, from simple platformers to resource strategies. 10+ released projects. Uses deep
Google Sheets expertise and Claude for complex mathematical calculations and faster delivery. Background in game design
leadership (Creative Director, 15+ people) and operations (COO of a 120+ employee company with P&L ownership), which adds a
business view to every balance and economy decision.

SKILLS

Game Math & Balance
• Slot math for iGaming, gameplay balancing, meta-balancing, monetization economy, progression and in-game economy
design.
Tools&AI
• Deep knowledge of Google Sheets (balance models, economy calculations, reporting), Claude for faster work.
GameDesign
• GDD writing, game systems and mechanics, client pitches, Unity, cross-department pipeline.
Leadership & Operations
• Team leadership (10–15+ people), P&L ownership, KPI framework, performance tracking.
Languages
• Ukrainian Native, English Upper Intermediate (B2).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chief Operating Officer, CODEFATHER Jul 2023 — Jun 2026
• Led operations of a 120+ employee company as a founder’s business partner; owned P&L and built the KPI framework and
performance reporting that made management fully data-driven.
• Reduced production delays and bottlenecks, improving on-time delivery by more than 20%; cut total expenses by
approximately 15% during a crisis period without sacrificing quality.
• Directly managed HR and PM teams (10+ people); a regular KPI review cycle led to a 22% increase in results and a 17%
decrease in turnover.

Creative Director, CODEFATHER Oct 2022 — Jul 2023
• Led the game design and 2D design departments (15+ people), ensuring a consistent pipeline from concept to production
handoff.
• During this period, the department successfully delivered 20+ gamedev and software projects for external clients.
• Created a standard GDD template, set up internal planning processes, and translated client needs into requirements for
development teams.

Game Designer, CODEFATHER Sept 2021 — Oct 2022
• Calculated slot game math for Stake (iGaming).
• Balanced game economy, progression, and mechanics while working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Was responsible for successfully delivering 5+ commercial projects and contributed to more than 10 projects overall during
this period.
• Designed game systems, wrote GDDs, and prepared materials for client presentations.

Unity Developer, Self-employed Apr 2020 — Sept 2021
• Delivered 5+ mobile demo projects, covering the full prototype cycle from initial idea to internal or public releases.
• Independently created games in Unity, combining game design, programming, basic art, animation, and sound.

EDUCATION

Master, State Tax University Aug 2021 — Feb 2023
• Field of Study “Management and administration”, Subject Area “Accounting and taxation”

Bachelor, Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics Aug 2017 — Jun 2021
• Field of Study “International Relations”, Subject Area “International Economic Relations”, Specialization “International Trade”