Epaminondas Neto
About Epaminondas Neto
Epaminondas Neto is a Senior Game Systems and Economy Designer at Embark Studios, with a diverse career spanning various roles in game development. He has worked at notable companies including Ubisoft, King, and Tapps Games, specializing in game mechanics, economies, and player progression.
Current Role at Embark Studios
Epaminondas Neto serves as a Senior Game Systems and Economy Designer at Embark Studios since 2021. In this role, he focuses on designing game economies and refining player progress through simulations and predictive sheets. His expertise in architecting and iterating game core mechanics and systems contributes to the development of engaging gameplay experiences. The position is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Previous Experience in Game Development
Prior to his current role, Epaminondas Neto held several positions in the game development industry. He worked at Ubisoft as a Game Systems and Economy Designer from 2018 to 2020 in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he was a Gameplay Programmer and Game Designer at Doubleleft from 2013 to 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil. His experience also includes working at Tapps Games in various capacities, including Game Designer and Game Systems Designer from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Epaminondas Neto studied at Faculdade Hélio Rocha, where he earned a Bacharelado in Comunicação from 2004 to 2008. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge that supports his career in game design and programming.
Skills and Specializations
Epaminondas Neto specializes in architecting and iterating game core mechanics and systems. He combines programming and game design skills to design and prototype game features. His focus on game economies and player progress is complemented by a systemic understanding of the product lifecycle and its various stages within a company.
Communication and Team Collaboration
Epaminondas Neto is known for his ability to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization. This skill enhances morale, product delivery, and customer satisfaction. His experience as a Web tools instructor at SENAI from 2006 to 2007 further demonstrates his capability in teaching and collaboration.