Max Schafer
Game Developer & Software Engineer
In my spare time I enjoy working on side projects involved with game development, web, app development and embedded device projects.
- Lives In: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
My Skills
Coding skills
C++
C#
GoLang
HTML + CSS
JavaScript
Python
SQL
Software Skills
Unreal Engine
Unity Engine
Kubernetes
Terraform
Docker
Education
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2021 - 2024
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2018 - 2020
Experience
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May 2024 - Current
Software Developer .NET
Catalis- Maintained and developed new features for proprietary payment software as a service (SAAS).
- Programming languages used: JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, HTML, CSS
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May 2023 - Dec 2023
Programming Intern (Services)
Inflexion games- Worked with tools and software such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, gRPC, Unreal Engine, Perforce, Git, UnrealGameSync, Jira, Confluence
- Programming languages used: Golang, C++, HTML, CSS
- Implemented game live service features in the backend and in Unreal Engine. -
Dec 2022 - Dec 2024
Game Programmer
MacEwan University (Life on the Edge Team)- Implemented Unity Analytics to collect player telemetry for use in a research study.
- Implemented Steamworks API into the game for leaderboards and achievements.
- Created a custom automated build system in bash for uploading to Steam.
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers to implement and refine gameplay UI and features. -
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Software Engineer Intern
TD Bank- Assisted in maintaining an Orders REST API in Node.js for conducting stock market trading with TD.
- Worked with JavaScript and SQL on creating automated tasks.
- Used Splunk for querying and analyzing API logs. -
May 2020 - Sep 2020 & May 2021 - Sep 2021
Application Developer
Natl CJCR Sp Gp It Service Management Centre... 1.1) New features and bug fixes are implemented into the app.
1.2) Options are presented to the responsible of the application, and chosen option is implemented.
1.3) Coordination with the DevOps responsible is made to make sure automated testing is part of the
continuous integration process.
2.1) Required feature are detailed and options are documented and presented to the project manager.
2.2) Features are implemented and thoroughly tested.
2.3) Appropriate automated tests are developed within chosen testing framework, and coordination is made with DevOps rep to ensure they are executed during continuous integration.
2.4) Appropriate documentation exists to help integration the solution and ensure proper operation.
4.1) For any code modification, follow the git workflow process.
4.2) Write automated tests when appropriate.
4.3) Apply changes identified by reviewer.
4.4) Make necessary research to identify options for required changes, and present options and make suggestion to his supervisor/project manager as to what seems to be the most appropriate option with given constraints. -
Feb 2021 - May 2021
Unit Public Affairs Representative
Canadian Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group National HQ- Collaborate with other teams to ensure brand consistency.
- Oversee social media accounts’ design. (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures)
- Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications.
- Facilitate scaling brand awareness through various social media channels
- Working with imagery and videos and creating custom graphic designs.
- Captioning Bilingual videos for multiple platforms.