Max Zimnukhov
About Max Zimnukhov
Max Zimnukhov serves as the Gwent Head of Gameplay at CD PROJEKT RED, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in project and product management, having worked at notable companies such as Yandex, Citi, and Wargaming.
Work at CD Projekt Red
Max Zimnukhov has been serving as the Gwent Head of Gameplay at CD Projekt Red since 2019. In this role, he oversees the gameplay aspects of Gwent, a popular card game set in the Witcher universe. His responsibilities include game design, balancing, and ensuring an engaging player experience. His tenure at CD Projekt Red has lasted for five years, contributing to the ongoing development and success of Gwent.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining CD Projekt Red, Max Zimnukhov held various project management roles. He worked at Citi from 2007 to 2014, where he spent seven years managing projects. He also worked at Promsvyazbank for five months in 2014 and at Yandex as a Project Manager for one year from 2016 to 2017. His experience in these roles provided him with a strong foundation in project management and team leadership.
Product Management Roles
Max Zimnukhov has held product management positions at Qiwi and Wargaming. He worked as a Product Manager at Qiwi from 2014 to 2016 for two years. Following that, he joined Wargaming, where he served as a Product Manager for one year from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with market needs.
Education and Expertise
Max Zimnukhov studied at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) from 2005 to 2010. He focused on international technological cooperation and earned the qualification of Специалист. His educational background has equipped him with analytical and technical skills relevant to his career in project and product management.