Farhad Safikhani
About Farhad Safikhani
Farhad Safikhani is a Lead Game Engineer at Knowledgehook, with a background that includes significant roles at Zynga and BDA Entertainment. He has extensive experience in LiveOps and game development, contributing to popular titles like 'Merge Dragons' and 'Words With Friends.'
Current Role at Knowledgehook
Farhad Safikhani serves as the Lead Game Engineer at Knowledgehook, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating new experiences for students through innovative game engineering. His work involves developing engaging educational games that enhance learning outcomes.
Previous Experience at Zynga
Prior to his current role, Safikhani worked at Zynga as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021 in the Toronto, Canada Area. During his tenure, he gained extensive experience in LiveOps, delivering features and products to millions of users. He played a significant role in the development of popular games, including 'Words With Friends' on Facebook Instant Games.
Background in Game Development
Safikhani has a diverse background in game development, having worked at various companies. He was a Game Developer Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and previously held positions such as HTML5 Game Developer at BDA Entertainment Inc. from 2013 to 2017. He also contributed to the development of 'Merge Dragons,' utilizing Unity and C#.
Educational Qualifications
Farhad Safikhani studied at York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Information Technology from 2011 to 2014. His education provided a solid foundation for his career in software engineering and game development.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Safikhani served as a JavaScript Instructor at the Toronto Film School from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, he taught students the fundamentals of JavaScript, contributing to their understanding of web development and programming.