Dmitry Shibanov

The Education Paradox

I have been in GameDev for 15 years, with 10+ years specializing in Unity (C#). Upon entering college, I quickly realized that the curriculum wasn't bringing me closer to my dream, so I took ownership of my education.

I studied C# and Unity right during lectures, and at home, I turned theory into practice. This persistence led to a unique situation. While still a student, I secured a job at a company affiliated with the region's leading technical university. I developed complex 3D simulators for higher education students who were academically senior to me. This experience taught me the most important lesson: real skills and results matter more than formal credentials.

The Self-Made Approach

I believe the best teacher is curiosity multiplied by an engineering system.

• Engineering Efficiency: If I spot a routine task, I don't just execute it—I build automation tools. For instance, I wrote my own software to structure learning materials to absorb new technologies faster.
• Fundamental Base: My mentors were not only hundreds of completed courses but also classic books like "Clean Code" and "CLR via C#". They shaped my architectural thinking.
• T-Shaped Growth: I never limited myself to just being a coder. If a project needs a shader, I learn HLSL. If it needs marketing, I dive into ASO. I strive to understand the product as a whole.

From Coder to Technical Leader

This approach ensured rapid growth in my career. At Playgendary, I grew from a Unity Developer to a role effectively acting as a Technical Owner on major commercial projects. I learned to perform reverse engineering, recover lost knowledge, and build development processes from scratch.

Today, this experience works at Grindset Studios. This is my R&D testing ground where I create technological ecosystems and release full-cycle products. This project serves as living proof that I can turn chaos into a system.

Whether it is low-level optimization or gameplay polish, I approach every task with a founder's mindset and the same drive that once compelled me to start this path on my own.

Ready to apply this experience to your project. Message me, and let's discuss the details.