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Vadym Zelinskyi

Summary

Seasoned Game Development Leader with 14+ years of experience in the online gaming industry, specializing in the end-to-end development of high-quality slot and casino games. Proven expertise in building and leading cross-functional teams, delivering scalable and engaging products across global markets.

Strong hands-on background in game client development using TypeScript, Pixi.js, Spine, and backend technologies like Node.js and Java. Skilled in implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, performance monitoring, and modern game development workflows.

A strategic thinker and team builder, experienced in collaborating with product, math, art, animation, and compliance departments to align technical execution with business objectives. Passionate about driving engineering excellence, accelerating delivery, and fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Game Development Team Lead

RubyPlay
05.2018 - Current
  • Lead a team of 15+ engineers focused on delivering high-quality slot games from concept to release.
  • Oversaw the full development lifecycle, including planning, implementation, integration, and delivery, ensuring technical scalability, game stability, and time-to-market efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, game designers, mathematicians, and art/animation teams to align technical execution with creative and regulatory requirements.
  • Utilized technologies such as TypeScript, Pixi.js, Spine, and Java to create scalable, maintainable game code.
  • Championed engineering excellence through process improvements, CI/CD adoption, automated testing, and observability tooling

Senior Game Developer

Onseo
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Led development of Online Casino Table games, enhancing gameplay experience and optimizing resource management.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering skill growth and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverable milestones.

Senior Game Developer

Bwin Interactive Entertainment AG (Entain Group Now)
11.2014 - 10.2017

Designed and developed mobile Casino Lobby application for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring seamless user experience, smooth navigation between games, and integration with backend services for content delivery and player engagement

Game Developer

888 Holdings (Poker)
03.2012 - 11.2014

Developed a cross-platform mobile Poker application for Android and iOS, focusing on real-time gameplay, user-friendly interface, and seamless integration with backend services to support multiplayer functionality and in-game features.

Software Engineer

An Aricent Company
11.2011 - 06.2012

Performed bug fixing and maintenance for the Slotomania project by Playtika, ensuring game stability, performance optimization, and smooth user experience across supported platforms.

Education

Master of Science - Electric Power Stations And Systems

Vinnytsia National Technical University
01-2009

Skills

  • Engineering Team Management (15 members)
  • Mentoring & development of team leads
  • Technical vision & roadmap ownership
  • Stakeholder alignment (Product, Math, Art, Compliance)
  • TypeScript, Pixijs, WebGL, Spine
  • JAVA (game logic development and simulation)
  • CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and Git
  • Observability & Monitoring (Sentry)
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Conflict resolution & Team motivation
  • Hiring & Onboarding
  • Visionary leadership & Ownership mindset

Timeline

Game Development Team Lead

RubyPlay
05.2018 - Current

Senior Game Developer

Onseo
11.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Game Developer

Bwin Interactive Entertainment AG (Entain Group Now)
11.2014 - 10.2017

Game Developer

888 Holdings (Poker)
03.2012 - 11.2014

Software Engineer

An Aricent Company
11.2011 - 06.2012

Master of Science - Electric Power Stations And Systems

Vinnytsia National Technical University
Vadym Zelinskyi