Dustin Paasch

Passionate tailored-made experience engineering freelancer. Fulfilling the unmet need.

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About Me

Results-oriented and innovative Senior Software Engineer with 8 years of experience who easily communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders and clients and knows the balancing act between technical excellence and getting stuff done (e.g. through PoC or MVP development). My services consist of:

  • Software Engineering
  • Quality Assurance
  • User Experience Design
  • Game Development
  • Technical Consulting
  • Training and Education

Projects Selection

Work History

2024

Senior Software Engineer

GAMOMAT Development GmbH

October 2019 – December 2021

  • Analyzed and evaluated already existing third party technology and libraries.
  • Kick started the development of a from-the-scratch in-house software solution for effectively scaling parallel game development of multiple titles.
  • Worked closely with Game Design and Product Management to break down project goals into various job duties and tasks.
  • Raised quality gates through active code reviews, CI restrictions, peer programming and several other methods.
  • Recruited and onboarded new colleagues.
2019

Web Engineer

Experience One AG

February 2018 – September 2019

  • Developed landing pages and online applications using Angular, TypeScript, HTML and CSS.
  • Collaborated with in-house web designers to create sleek and innovative UI design.
  • Took concepts and produced design mockups and prototypes to strengthen designs, enhance user experiences and improve site interactions.
  • Reviewed code to validate structures, assess security and verify browser, device and operating system compatibility.
2018

Frontend Developer

PIO Security GmbH

June 2016 – January 2018

  • Implemented a B2B online software solution on TypeScript, HTML and CSS from the scratch.
  • Managed and defined API specifications and endpoints used by the product's frontend.
  • Recruited developers and graphical designers to improve and scale development speed of the product.
2016

Frontend Developer

BP Mediawork GmbH

July 2013 – May 2016

  • Subcontracted to Axel Springer SE, BILD Online
  • Implemented interactive online new articles within strict deadlines with special awareness of browser compatibility and performance.
  • Worked with editors, graphical designers and animators to maximize products attractiveness and readability.

Web Content Manager

BP Mediawork GmbH

February 2013 – July 2013

  • Subcontracted to Axel Springer SE, BILD Online
  • Used content management system to convert print news articles to online counterparts.

Bachelor of Science - Gamedesign

Media Design University of Applied Sciences

September 2012 – April 2016

  • Learned entire entertainment application / video game product lifecycles including game- and mechanics design, UX, level design, sound design, concept art, 3D modelling and animation, storytelling, legal- and copyright, business founding and ethics.
  • Specialized in Game Engineering / Programming.
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Know How

Programming Languages

  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • (S)CSS
  • C#
  • PHP
  • C++
  • Python

Frameworks / Engines

  • Angular
  • Unreal Engine
  • Godot Engine
  • RxJS

Soft Skills

  • Empathy
  • Eye for Detail
  • Quality Assurance
  • Diplomacy
  • Inquisitiveness
  • Abstraction
  • Anti-Hierarchy

Systems / Tools

  • Git
  • NPM / Yarn
  • Docker
  • Linux
  • Gitlab CI

Hobbies

  • Game Development
  • Videogames
  • Nature
  • Sports
  • Music Composition
  • Movies / Series