Aleksandr Smirnov
About Aleksandr Smirnov
Aleksandr Smirnov is an experienced App Infrastructure Tech Lead currently working at Applicaster in Miami, Florida. With a career in software development and game design spanning over 19 years, he has held various roles including R&D Engineer, Lead Programmer, and Co-Owner of The Fennecs Studio.
Work at Applicaster
Aleksandr Smirnov has been with Applicaster since 2019, initially serving in the role of Android R&D. In 2021, he advanced to the position of App Infrastructure Tech Lead. His work focuses on enhancing app infrastructure and development processes within the company. He operates from the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area, contributing to the company's objectives in mobile application development.
Education and Expertise
Aleksandr Smirnov studied at the Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from 2000 to 2009. He also completed Game Design Courses at Creat Studios, focusing on Game Design Concepts, Storytelling, and Production, achieving the title of Game Producer/Designer. His programming expertise includes languages such as C++, C#, Java, and Python, and he has extensive experience in cross-platform game development.
Background
Aleksandr Smirnov has a diverse professional background in software development and game design. He has worked in various roles, including Lead Programmer at Signus Labs and CTO at Elky Entertainment. His career began in 2004, and he has accumulated over 13 years of experience in cross-platform game development. He has also been involved in Android development since the platform's beta release in 2008.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Aleksandr has held multiple positions in different organizations. He worked as a Research and Development Engineer at Station Hotels from 2017 to 2019 and as an R&D Android Developer at VoisiCard for five months in 2019. He co-owns The Fennecs Studio, which he has been involved with since 2014. His previous roles also include Lead Programmer at Oberon Media and Lead Console Programmer at Parallax Arts Studio.
Achievements in Game Development
Aleksandr Smirnov has made significant contributions to the field of game development. His experience includes working with technologies such as C++, Lua, Unity, OpenGL, and DirectX. He has been involved in Android development since its early days and has a broad programming skill set that supports his work in various game development projects.