Yaroslav Maliar
Head Of Games | iGaming
Lisboa
Summary
Head of Games with 5+ years in iGaming, skilled in leading teams to design and deliver innovative, data-driven games. Experienced in game math, design and development, ensuring top user experience and compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Games
Clawbuster
05.2024 - Current
- Define and implement the overall game development strategy in line with company goals
- Supervise the design and development of new games, ensuring innovation and engagement
- Manage and mentor Math and Game Design team
- Analyze industry trends and competitor products to inform game design and development
- Plan and prioritize game releases and updates, ensuring timelines and objectives are met
- Work closely with other departments (art, development, marketing, finance, legal) to align game features with business requirements
- Ensure the quality, playability, and regulatory compliance of all games
- Use player feedback and data analytics to optimize game performance and user experience
- Oversee budgets and resource allocation for game development projects.
Game Mathematician/Designer (slots)
AvatarUX
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Create new game ideas, including gameplay mechanics, story elements, and overall game design direction
- Design and iterate on core gameplay mechanics to ensure engaging and balanced gameplay experiences that align with the target audience and market/regulators requirements
- Create game design documents detailing main aspects of the game
- Stay informed about industry trends, player preferences, and competitor offerings to inform design decisions and ensure the game remains competitive in the market
- Analyze user data and KPIs of released games to identify what works for our players, what they want/expect to see, what they don't want/expect to see and areas for improvement
- Utilize this data to inform design decisions and enhance the quality of future game releases.
Game Mathematician (slots)
Booming Games-Malta
03.2022 - 03.2023
- EU+Africa+Asia markets mainly
- Develop mathematical models for slot game mechanics using C# and Java simulation tools and Excel
- Serch for needed balance between main game parameters like RTP, variance, HF, features odds, average payouts, wins distributions etc in feedback loops with SHs
- Create game design documents detailing math aspects of the game
- Collaborate with game developers to implement mathematical algorithms into playable game
- Debugging rtp mismatches
- Brainstorm sessions: search for weak places, current game trends, new game mechanics with product team.
Game Mathematician
TwinWin Games
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Part time proj for social casino
- Develop math models for slot games using C# and TS simulation tools and Excel Spreadsheets
- Search for needed balance between main game parameters like RTP, variance, HF, features odds, average payouts, wins distributions etc in feedback loops with SHs
- Collaborate with BE devs to implement math algorithms into playable game and search for RTP mismatches
- Create game design for slot games from scratch
- Filling up documentation detailing different aspects of designed games
Game Economy Designer
Sigma
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Part-time project
- Develop math design for social casino game (US market)
- Creating game design documentation
- Overall product strategy consultations.
Game Mathematician (slots)
EvoPlay-Київ, Київ
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Develop math models of games in Excel
- Develop simulations on C#
- Support existing math models and features
- Search for rtp mismatches.
Co-Founder
Nexus Online School
6 2020 - 5 2023
- Math and Physics tutors for children and adults
- Idea creation, brand building
- Product Management
- Platform creation
- Team/people management.
Education
Master's degree - Physics and Mathematics
V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
09.2015 - 05.2021
Skills
- Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Market and Trend Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Game Design Expertise
- Game Design Documentation
- Math Modeling (C#, Java, TypeScript Microsoft Excel)
- Game Balancing
Certification
Managenemt 3.0 Foundations Workshop, 04/01/24, Present
Personal Information
- Industry: Mathematics, Scientific Research & Development
- Date of Birth: 11/26/97
Languages
Ukrainian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Head of Games
Clawbuster
05.2024 - Current
Game Mathematician
TwinWin Games
05.2023 - 09.2024
Game Mathematician/Designer (slots)
AvatarUX
03.2023 - 05.2024
Game Economy Designer
Sigma
07.2022 - 11.2022
Game Mathematician (slots)
Booming Games-Malta
03.2022 - 03.2023
Game Mathematician (slots)
EvoPlay-Київ, Київ
01.2020 - 03.2022
Master's degree - Physics and Mathematics
V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
09.2015 - 05.2021
Co-Founder
Nexus Online School
6 2020 - 5 2023
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