Hi, I'm Matej Hlavacek - Indie Game Developer
I'm driven by a passion for merging robust software engineering with the creative world of indie game development. I thrive on tackling complex technical challenges and bringing innovative game experiences to life, especially when building something unique from the ground up.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Google, focusing on complex projects and security.
Currently building independent games at Aberrant Labs, applying corporate expertise to unique game creation.
Can help others by offering insights into secure software systems and corporate-to-startup transitions.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Software Engineering
Built core software engineering skills at iqtec.cz and TechSophia s.r.o., including early experience in game development.
✦ Software Engineer
✦ Game Developer
Enterprise Software Leadership
Grew into a Senior Software Engineer role at Google, focusing on complex projects and security.
✦ Senior Software Engineer
✦ Security
Indie Game Venture
Launched Aberrant Labs to pursue independent game development, applying diverse engineering expertise.
✦ Aberrant Labs
✦ Indie Game Developer
✦ Zurich
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging Corporate & Indie Development
Leveraging enterprise software engineering skills for unique game creation.
✦ Applied security interests from Google to build resilient game systems.
✦ Transitioned from large-scale software projects to independent game development.
✦ Developing cross-platform game experiences with a focus on technical excellence.
Architecting Engaging Game Worlds
Designing and implementing core game mechanics and systems.
✦ Proficient in full-cycle game development from concept to release.
✦ Creating intuitive user interfaces and interactive gameplay loops.
✦ Implementing complex AI behaviors for compelling non-player characters.
Problem-Solving Through Code
Analytical approach to overcoming development hurdles.
✦ Debugging complex codebases to ensure smooth performance.
✦ Optimizing game performance for diverse hardware.
✦ Developing efficient algorithms for game logic and simulation.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering collaborators for my indie game projects.
✦ Finding mentors with experience in scaling independent game studios.
✦ Exploring new technologies and methodologies in game development.
I can help with
✦ Offering insights into building secure and scalable software systems.
✦ Sharing best practices for transitioning from corporate to startup environments.
✦ Providing technical feedback on game design and development challenges.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with publishers or distributors for indie games.
✦ Receiving guidance on marketing and community building for games.
✦ Finding potential investors for future game development projects.