Tomasz Merda

Project: Undisclosed project

Description: Multiplatform, mobile first, multiplayer, Heist TPP Looter Shooter written in UE5.

Responsibilities:

• Developed 3C mechanics.
• Engineered a Dynamic Camera system for improved immersion and visuals.
• Programmed an Advanced Aiming System for precise targeting and control.
• Introduced Autojumping and Grinding features to enhance movement and fluidity.
• Created and maintained Mobile Screen UI
• Introduced PixelStreaming via VPN for Touch Screen debug
• Created coaching materials to support knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Led recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Collaborated with remote teams to ensure project alignment.
• Proofread and improved technical documentation for clarity.

Project: Beast

Description: A dynamic turn based tactical RPG written in UE4 and UE5.

Project: CPRS

Description: A Complex Perception & Relationship System plugin for the Beast project, creating a world that reacts to player behavior and decisions, funded by Poland's National Centre for Research and Development.

Responsibilities:

• Developing key systems in C++ and Blueprints according to design,
• Work areas: GAS (used in turn based environment), Semi-procedural content, Movement, Tutorials, Tools, Inventory, UI, Beast subsystem,
• Managing team of 9 programmers,
• Recruiting programmers (including tech assessments),
• Helping 3 post grad students to reach mid level,
• Performing Code Reviews and Code Acceptance,
• Managing competence in the team so each topic has at least 2 specialists,
• Managing Perforce Version Control,
• Managing Security Team,
• Being active in design process,
• Hitting tight deadlines,
• Profiling,
• Upgrading Unreal Engine version (including UE4 to UE5 migration).

Project: All Contact Lost

Description: A multiplayer FPS survival game battling spider-like Acari swarms on the moon, inspired by Starship Troopers written in UE4.

Responsibilities:

• Multiplayer FPS development in UE4 using both C++ and Blueprints,
• Work areas: UMG, Multiplayer logic, Gameplay logic, AI, REST Services integration, Project porting between Engine versions,
• Managing work of the development team.

Project: VRMaps

Description: A virtual world for businesses where users create rooms, meet as avatars, and use tools like browsers, maps, and file managers for collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• VR project development in Unreal Engine 4 using both C++ and Blueprints for HTC Vive and Oculus 2

Responsibilities:

• Independent and collaborative implementation of R&D projects,
• Conducting classes for IT students on Poznan University of Technology,
• Writing project proposals,
• Recognition of new technologies,
• Creating documentation,
• Inventing new uses for new technologies and their implementation,
• Teaching students.

Work areas:

• Gameification, Smart Home/Environment/City, IoT, AR, VR, Human-Computer Interface, Telemedicine, Media Streaming, Network Services.

Technologies:

JAVA, C++, C#, Android, JS, SQL, UE 4, Unity 5, XNA

Studies concluded with Master of Science Thesis:

Evaluation of the quality of static gesture recognition using Microsoft Kinect.

Studies concluded with Bachelor of Science Thesis:

Delayed packet reordering in wireless networks.