Jongwon Kim
About Jongwon Kim
Jongwon Kim is a Team Leader at NCSOFT, specializing in system software and application architecture for MMO game development. He has extensive experience in programming and automated testing, with a strong educational background in computer science and engineering.
Work at NCSOFT
Jongwon Kim has held multiple leadership roles at NCSOFT, a prominent gaming company based in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea. He began his tenure in 2004 as the Team Leader for the PE project, a position he held until 2006. Following this, he led the MX team for one year from 2006 to 2007. He then transitioned to the role of Technical Director for Lineage Eternal from 2007 to 2014. Afterward, he served as Team Leader for the GP Team from 2014 to 2016. Currently, he is the Team Leader of the SET team, a position he has maintained since 2015.
Education and Expertise
Jongwon Kim earned his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering and Computer Science from Seoul National University, completing his studies from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from 1997 to 1999. His expertise encompasses system software and application architecture, particularly within the realm of MMO game development. He also specializes in automated testing for mobile online games across various devices.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Jongwon Kim possesses a diverse skill set in programming languages, including C/C++, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript, Python, and various assembly languages. He has developed technology for test automation that supports game engines such as UnrealEngine4, Unity3D, and Cocos2D. Additionally, he has experience in designing Win32 applications and user interfaces, contributing to the overall functionality and user experience of software applications.
Professional Background
Before joining NCSOFT, Jongwon Kim worked at Hangul and Computer as the Team Leader of the HNC library team from 1994 to 1997. His extensive career in the gaming industry spans over two decades, during which he has taken on various roles that highlight his leadership and technical capabilities. His experience in both team leadership and technical direction has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of game development processes.