Alexander Chirkin
About Alexander Chirkin
Alexander Chirkin is a game programmer known for his contributions to the game Space Engineers and his expertise in C++ and C#. He has developed popular mods for the game and has a background in software development and engineering.
Work at Keen Software House
Alexander Chirkin has been employed at Keen Software House as a Game Programmer since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the development of games, leveraging his programming skills and experience in the gaming industry. His work focuses on enhancing gameplay mechanics and improving user experiences.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Chirkin studied at Baltic State Technical University 'VOENMEH' named after D.F. Ustinov, where he earned an Engineer's degree in Information Technology from 2002 to 2007. His education provided a strong foundation in technical skills, which he has applied throughout his career in game development and software engineering.
Background
Prior to his current position, Alexander Chirkin worked as a Full Stack Engineer at Microsoft in Moscow from 2011 to 2012. He also spent nine years as a Programmer at Social Discovery Ventures from 2009 to 2018. His diverse background in software development has equipped him with a broad range of programming skills.
Achievements in Game Development
Chirkin has made significant contributions to the game Space Engineers, where he developed mods that attracted a user base of approximately 20,000 players. He has also been featured in the community spotlight by the developers of Space Engineers, recognizing his contributions to the game.
Technical Skills and Interests
Alexander Chirkin has been enhancing his skills in C++ by studying new standards, although he primarily works with C#. He has experience writing his own software 3D renderer, which has improved his understanding of modern graphics APIs like Direct3D. His interests include vector-matrix math, physics solving, and game AI logic.