Mohamed Gadalla
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Email: mohamedag202@outlook.com • Phone: +201097450184

Summary

An accomplished C++ Developer specializing in game technology, build systems, and automation. Extensive experience in engine development, tools programming, and optimizing graphics pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of CMake, cross-platform builds, and debugging tools like RenderDoc. Adept at modernizing legacy systems and enhancing development workflows.

Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages: C++, C#, Python, Bash, PowerShell
  • Game Development: OpenGL, DirectX11, Vulkan (basic), Unity (basic), Assimp
  • Build Systems & Automation: CMake, MSBuild, Git, CI/CD pipelines
  • Debugging & Optimization: RenderDoc, gdb, Valgrind, Visual Studio Debugger
  • OS & Platforms: Windows, Linux, X11, Win32 API
  • Scripting & Tools: Shell scripting, PowerShell, JSON, YAML

Work Experience

Freelance C++ Developer & Game Tools Engineer (06/2022 - Present)

  • Assisted clients in upgrading legacy game SDKs and refactoring custom engines for modern platforms.
  • Developed custom 3D model converters for proprietary formats, enabling compatibility with engines like Unity.
  • Built automated testing tools for C++ game engines, improving stability and performance across platforms.
  • Designed and implemented CMake-based build systems for complex C++ projects, modernizing legacy codebases.
  • Wrote extensive CMake-based build systems, transitioning projects from MSBuild to CMake for cross-platform compatibility.
  • Automated deployment pipelines using Bash, PowerShell, and shell scripting, reducing manual effort for developers.

Projects

Nikola Engine (Custom Game Engine)

  • Designed a proprietary Nikola Binary Resource (NBR) format for optimized asset loading.
  • Implemented OpenGL and DirectX11 render backends, focusing on performance and modularity.
  • Integrated Assimp to support various 3D model formats (FBX, OBJ, GLTF).

Ymir (Game Development & Tools Project)

  • Built a project generator for Linux, featuring both CLI and GUI applications using C++ and ImGui.
  • Streamlined project setup processes, reducing development time by 50%.