Amazon Lumberyard is a free, cross-platform game engine developed by Amazon, designed for creating high-quality games. It integrates with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud computing and Twitch for live streaming, providing tools for multiplayer networking, real-time rendering, and advanced physics.
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About Amazon Lumberyard
Amazon Lumberyard was launched in 2016 by Amazon. It was developed to provide game developers with a powerful, free engine that integrated seamlessly with AWS for cloud services and Twitch for live streaming. The engine was based on CryEngine, which Amazon licensed from Crytek, and aimed to support the creation of high-quality games with robust multiplayer features.
Amazon Lumberyard's strengths included deep integration with AWS and Twitch, advanced graphics capabilities, and robust networking features. Its weaknesses involved a steep learning curve, limited documentation, and slower updates compared to other engines. Competitors included Unity, Unreal Engine, and CryEngine.
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An Amazon Lumberyard expert must have proficiency in C++ programming, experience with AWS cloud services, and knowledge of game development principles. They should also be skilled in using Lumberyard's visual scripting tool, understanding its animation and rendering systems, and implementing multiplayer networking features.

Daniel A.
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iOS Analyst/Developer with extensive expertise in developing and maintaining applications for Apple devices. Specializing in Swift and Objective-C, with a thorough comprehension of the iOS framework, including UIKit, Core Data, and Cocoa Touch. Exhibits strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional skills in code optimization, aimed at high performance and enhanced user experience. Adept in collaborative agile development environments and proficient in utilizing version control systems such as Git. Dedicated to continuous professional growth and staying informed about the latest industry advancements and technological trends.

Matheus S.
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An entrepreneurial and creative professional with a proven track record of successful project execution and relationship-building at all levels. Currently involved in various initiatives requiring expertise in JavaScript and WordPress, with a primary emphasis on C# and Unity development, backed by five years of experience. Possesses a strong aptitude for rapidly acquiring new programming languages, aiming for a role in the programming or information technology sector.

Marcos V.
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Full-stack developer and engineer specializing in game development and system gamification, with an academic background in the field.

Eduardo G.
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An experienced professional with expertise in programming and a solid foundation in game development, specializing in remote work utilizing Angular and PHP.

Fabio C.
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A Game Developer with a proven fascination for learning new technologies, experienced across diverse platforms such as PC, iOS, Android, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The professional portfolio encompasses the development of new features, maintenance, and porting for games. Significant career contributions include creating prototypes, developing experimental games, and executing maintenance and validation tasks for game launches.

César L.
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A self-taught professional with expertise in effective self-management and team collaboration. Proficient in a range of technologies encompassing PHP, Laravel, Git, MySQL, and Docker.

Gabriel C.
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An analytical and disciplined professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience, demonstrating motivation through a commitment to continuous learning, problem-solving, and solution architecture. Adaptability is a key strength, facilitating success in diverse environments and challenges across various technology stacks.
Expertise in the Automotive domain includes proficiency with diagnostic standards such as ISO-14229, SAE J1939, and SAE J1979. In the field of Embedded Systems, experience spans implementations from bare metal device drivers and middleware to application software. Additional competencies encompass various other domains including Frontend development using Angular, Backend as a Service (BaaS) with Firebase, Mobile development with Android and Flutter, and Simulation/Game development using Unity 3D.
A natural leader with a focus on mentoring and guiding less experienced colleagues, ensuring that responsibilities are met with confidence and critical tasks are handled effectively to deliver value. Acquainted with both waterfall and agile (SCRUM) environments, areas of interest include Embedded Systems, the Automotive Industry, Cyber Security, the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), and the Rust programming language.

Daniel H.
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Specializing in backend web development utilizing .NET and game development with Unity3D, the candidate employs creative solutions and agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. Their expertise includes assisting clients in problem-solving, backlog prioritization, and streamlining development processes.
The candidate’s career in technology commenced three years ago in a consultancy environment serving banking sector clients, with an initial focus on Java and Spring Boot. Rapidly advancing, they gained proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS), Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools, and utilized project management tools like Jira. They have also worked extensively with code analysis tools (SonarQube and Fortify), messaging systems (Kafka), and engaged in unit and mutation testing using JUnit and PiTest.
In the past two years, their focus has shifted to the .NET framework, working with ORMs such as EntityFramework and Dapper in conjunction with AWS and Azure DevOps. They have performed code reviews to improve team code quality and have explored new design patterns like CQRS and clean architectures. Their skills further include advanced management of code repositories (Git, SVN, GitLab), newer messaging systems (RabbitMQ), and various testing suites (xUnit, Bogus, FakeItEasy, Moq). Their project experience encompasses monolithic systems, microservices architectures, and extensive API utilization.
The candidate possesses a degree in Systems Analysis and Development and an EF SET English Certificate with a score of 70/100, indicating C1 Advanced level proficiency.
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