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Work History
Education
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Timeline
Community Involvement
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Edward Mantsevich

Ogden,UT

Summary

Game developer known for producing outstanding gaming experiences and maintaining large games by releasing updates that are both stable and performant. Collaborator dedicated to partnering with product teams and fellow engineers to further enhance games and launch features that drive adoption, gameplay, and revenue. Community-oriented by actively seeking feedback and engaging with players to ensure their voices are heard and their experiences are continually improved.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Development & Professional Growth

Self Employed
06.2026 - Current
  • Leading development of multiple Roblox projects while coordinating a team of developers.
  • Building and refining gameplay systems, technical architecture, and live-service features.
  • Continuing professional development in C++, cybersecurity, and software engineering through personal projects and independent study.

Lead Gameplay Enginner

Forever Studios
02.2025 - 06.2026
  • Led technical development from concept to launch, establishing core architecture and gameplay systems.
  • Managed and mentored a team of engineers, conducting code reviews and coordinating development efforts.
  • Designed and implemented scalable gameplay, progression, and live-service systems.
  • Collaborated with design, art, and production teams to deliver features and content updates.
  • Optimized performance, networking, and maintainability across the codebase.
  • Helped grow the experience to 28,000+ peak concurrent users.

Software Engineer

Voldex
04.2022 - 01.2025
  • Core Developer at Voldex, a quickly growing UGC game publishing startup on the Roblox platform with over 140 million monthly active users, where I’ve worked closely with the product team on multiple games to plan updates, create technical estimates, and then develop the updates while ensuring performance and stability.
  • Contributed to an 8x revenue and CCU boost and reversed a downward trend in Dungeon Quest by releasing consistent, performant, and well-tested updates
  • Proactively engaged with the game communities to gather user feedback, which I presented to the product team to ensure suggestions were applied and informed new features
  • Developed the majority of new user interface components for Dungeon Quest, as well as 40% of new enemies and abilities which included complex boss mechanics
  • Worked with the Roblox physics engine to create key dynamic and responsive vehicles for Base Battles; acted as sole developer
  • Served as sole developer for Battle Box, a project developed in under a month, securing initial traction

Website Administrator

Just A Bakery
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Web Admin for Just a Bakery, a brick-and-mortar coffee shop, where I made sure the site was up to date with content while ensuring the site was secure by utilizing site lock to identify and address security risks.
  • Increased social media presence by posting consistent and visually rich content in order to drive traffic to the website and store
  • Partnered with the owners to ensure website and social media content aligned with brand vision; continuously updated website content and posted on social media

Online Private Instructor

iD Tech
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Private Instructor for iD Tech, where I engaged with students in one-on-one lessons focused on Luau programming and general Roblox game development. Tailored instruction and lesson plans to meet individual students’ needs and wants.
  • Awarded multiple 5-star reviews from students on the iD Tech website, as well as consistent positive feedback during calls, with many students returning for future lessons
  • Taught students everything from basic studio navigation and foundational coding concepts to more advanced topics such as Roblox physics and client-server models
  • Received feedback from numerous students that they felt my lessons significantly boosted their confidence and motivation by demonstrating the joy and possibilities of game development

Programmer

Independent Contractor
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Worked on a variety of commission-based projects, both within and outside the Roblox platform, adapting to diverse client needs and project requirements.
  • Developed a complex numerical-solving algorithm equipping the client with valuable data which enabled them to write a mathematical article
  • Collaborated with many Roblox clients to develop UI solutions for their games, and integrated them directly myself

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Cyber Security

Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
12-2021

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN
05-2019

Skills

  • Gameplay Programming & Development
  • Collaboration
  • Luau
  • Roblox Studio
  • Git
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Version Control
  • Fullstack Development
  • AI Development Tools
  • Data Analysis

Timeline

Independent Development & Professional Growth

Self Employed
06.2026 - Current

Lead Gameplay Enginner

Forever Studios
02.2025 - 06.2026

Software Engineer

Voldex
04.2022 - 01.2025

Website Administrator

Just A Bakery
08.2021 - 12.2021

Online Private Instructor

iD Tech
05.2021 - 09.2021

Programmer

Independent Contractor
08.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Cyber Security

Tennessee Tech University

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Cleveland State Community College

Community Involvement

PRC Food Bank, Volunteer Food Distributor, Cleveland, TN, 2017-05, 2022-04
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