Resumé
Full Name: Matej Vančo
Nationality: Slovak
Languages: Slovak, Czech, English
Nationality: Slovak
Languages: Slovak, Czech, English
About Me
My name is Matej Vanco and I was born in Slovakia. I attended a secondary school which specialises in animation and art in Bratislava. With 10+ years of experience working on real-time applications as a full stack developer in the commercial & indie software industry, I'm capable of leading all elements of project development.
As a designer, I’m able to create emotion through pictures and attract clients with my unique compositions. I’ve been involved in numerous successful and interesting projects and have gained the necessary skills to create products that closely match the visions of my clients.
As an animator, I’m able to bring to life any object and tell a story through motion. My interest in animation blossomed at an early age, and has involved projects using stop-motion animation, classical animation, and CGI. I made my own 3D movie in Unity Engine called Neuro which won several prizes and appeared as a featured video on TheCGBros channel in 2019.
As a passionate programmer, I'm capable of creating and managing advanced systems such as file streaming, database management, various rendering techniques (rasterizer, raytracer, raymarcher), custom compiler algorithms and many more. I started programming in my early teens and it's still my favourite and primary role. I’ve led the back-end development of many projects, ported several game titles to well-known platforms (PC-Windows, OSX, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One) and created internal project infrastructure for future developers (APi). I’ve made my own 2D engine called Poly Engine written in C# from scratch to extend my skills even further.
I've developed various applications for iOS & Android for many clients from state-owned institutions (schools, museums) to private companies. I'm very interested in the potential of AR/ VR applications (HTC Vive, Oculus rift & Quest). I've developed several VR initiative applications such as drawing, gallery editor or virtual museum tours. My experience extends to VR game projects in which I was responsible for overall platform integration (SteamVR, Oculus Integration, XR) and overall workflow.
I’m currently creating universal software extensions and plugins for Unity Engine and selling them on the Unity Asset Store. It's been 8+ years since I've been involved in the Unity Asset Store and interest for my products is still growing exponentially. In my free time I love travelling, stargazing, skiing, skating, and making my own music.
In the future I’d like to invest in new technology and develop educational applications. I thrive on challenges and creating new opportunities for anyone who is interested in self-development and moving forward.
As a designer, I’m able to create emotion through pictures and attract clients with my unique compositions. I’ve been involved in numerous successful and interesting projects and have gained the necessary skills to create products that closely match the visions of my clients.
As an animator, I’m able to bring to life any object and tell a story through motion. My interest in animation blossomed at an early age, and has involved projects using stop-motion animation, classical animation, and CGI. I made my own 3D movie in Unity Engine called Neuro which won several prizes and appeared as a featured video on TheCGBros channel in 2019.
As a passionate programmer, I'm capable of creating and managing advanced systems such as file streaming, database management, various rendering techniques (rasterizer, raytracer, raymarcher), custom compiler algorithms and many more. I started programming in my early teens and it's still my favourite and primary role. I’ve led the back-end development of many projects, ported several game titles to well-known platforms (PC-Windows, OSX, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One) and created internal project infrastructure for future developers (APi). I’ve made my own 2D engine called Poly Engine written in C# from scratch to extend my skills even further.
I've developed various applications for iOS & Android for many clients from state-owned institutions (schools, museums) to private companies. I'm very interested in the potential of AR/ VR applications (HTC Vive, Oculus rift & Quest). I've developed several VR initiative applications such as drawing, gallery editor or virtual museum tours. My experience extends to VR game projects in which I was responsible for overall platform integration (SteamVR, Oculus Integration, XR) and overall workflow.
I’m currently creating universal software extensions and plugins for Unity Engine and selling them on the Unity Asset Store. It's been 8+ years since I've been involved in the Unity Asset Store and interest for my products is still growing exponentially. In my free time I love travelling, stargazing, skiing, skating, and making my own music.
In the future I’d like to invest in new technology and develop educational applications. I thrive on challenges and creating new opportunities for anyone who is interested in self-development and moving forward.
Work Experience
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2013 - Present
Freelance Full Stack Developer
Since my first product was sold nearly a decade ago, I’ve worked as a freelance full stack developer for various clients/ companies worldwide.
2021 - Present
Meteoric s.r.o
Networking & game programmer • Meteoric, Prague, Czechia.
Meteoric is a young team working on VR/Mobile game called Meteoric VR. I’m responsible for multiplayer workflow and full stack support. I’ve made the game accessible for Mobile-iOS/Android.
Meteoric is a young team working on VR/Mobile game called Meteoric VR. I’m responsible for multiplayer workflow and full stack support. I’ve made the game accessible for Mobile-iOS/Android.
2020 - Present
Backup Plan s.r.o
Full stack game developer • Backup Plan, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Backup Plan is an outsourcing company working on games for a Dutch publisher called Lion Castle Entertainment. I worked on a multiplatform game called Angry Alligator. I was responsible for general game flow, physics, AI and game port to PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Backup Plan is an outsourcing company working on games for a Dutch publisher called Lion Castle Entertainment. I worked on a multiplatform game called Angry Alligator. I was responsible for general game flow, physics, AI and game port to PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC.
2020 - 2022
Yahart s.r.o
AR & VR full stack developer • Yahart, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Yahart is an initiative software company making educational AR/VR/mobile applications for Slovak state-owned institutions and private companies. I worked on educational applications for various Slovak clients such as SPP, Trencin Region or Nitra.
Yahart is an initiative software company making educational AR/VR/mobile applications for Slovak state-owned institutions and private companies. I worked on educational applications for various Slovak clients such as SPP, Trencin Region or Nitra.
2017 - 2021
ALIEN studio s.r.o
Full stack game developer • ALIEN studio, Bratislava, Slovakia.
ALIEN studio is a leading CGI company which makes commercial advertisements for clients including O2, Dedoles or Suzuki.
I worked on a VR game called Deadness. I was responsible for general game-flow, physics, AI, game objectives, technical elements and more.
ALIEN studio is a leading CGI company which makes commercial advertisements for clients including O2, Dedoles or Suzuki.
I worked on a VR game called Deadness. I was responsible for general game-flow, physics, AI, game objectives, technical elements and more.
2018 - Present
Struct9
Founder • Struct9, Slovakia.
Struct9 is a friendly team of talented and motivated freelancers all over the world who create unique applications with passion and heart.
Struct9 is a friendly team of talented and motivated freelancers all over the world who create unique applications with passion and heart.
2018 - 2020
Szeiner Software Company s.r.o
Editor programmer • Szeiner Software Company, Brno, Czechia.
Szeiner Software Company makes PC games. I worked on an RPG action game called Azulgar: Star Commanders. I was responsible for the in-game ship/station editor, multiplayer flow and networking.
Szeiner Software Company makes PC games. I worked on an RPG action game called Azulgar: Star Commanders. I was responsible for the in-game ship/station editor, multiplayer flow and networking.
2014 - 2018
Lusorion Creatives
Editor programmer • Lusorion Creatives, Brno, Czechia.
Lusorion Creatives was focused on game development. After the company ceased to exist a few members of the team moved to Szeiner Software Company. I worked on an RPG action game called Azulgar. I built the first in-game ship/station editor.
Lusorion Creatives was focused on game development. After the company ceased to exist a few members of the team moved to Szeiner Software Company. I worked on an RPG action game called Azulgar. I built the first in-game ship/station editor.
2012 - 2013
Softart
Shader programmer • Softart, New Delhi, India.
Softart was a small independent studio. I worked on an indie survival game and created shaders/water-shaders in HLSL.
Softart was a small independent studio. I worked on an indie survival game and created shaders/water-shaders in HLSL.
2011 - 2018
Matt's Creations
Matt's Creations • Solo project
I created games, animations and other digital products. Matt's Creations was my very first "studio" in which I was involved in any kind of digital products.
I created games, animations and other digital products. Matt's Creations was my very first "studio" in which I was involved in any kind of digital products.
Software Knowledge
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Expert • Intermediate • Occasional
Engines
Unity Engine
Unreal Engine
Cry Engine
Expert 10+ years of experience
I'm capable of clear project organisation involving the creation of complete real-time products for any platform and universal purpose tools with internal development acceleration. With more than 8+ years on the Unity Asset Store creating various tools, I've become a verified seller and gained full trust of the Unity staff. I've contributed with many tools including a mesh deformation collection with various modifiers, a universal renderer called Raymarcher and a complete sculpting solution.
I'm capable of clear project organisation involving the creation of complete real-time products for any platform and universal purpose tools with internal development acceleration. With more than 8+ years on the Unity Asset Store creating various tools, I've become a verified seller and gained full trust of the Unity staff. I've contributed with many tools including a mesh deformation collection with various modifiers, a universal renderer called Raymarcher and a complete sculpting solution.
Intermediate 4+ years of experience
I’ve mostly used Unreal Engine for quick real-time visualization. I've spent most of the time playing around with blueprints and some C++ code. I plan to port my Raymarcher renderer from Unity to Unreal Engine in the future. I’d consider myself as an intermediate user, it's very similar to Unity and as a full stack developer I'm confident enough to use Unreal Engine in most cases if required.
I’ve mostly used Unreal Engine for quick real-time visualization. I've spent most of the time playing around with blueprints and some C++ code. I plan to port my Raymarcher renderer from Unity to Unreal Engine in the future. I’d consider myself as an intermediate user, it's very similar to Unity and as a full stack developer I'm confident enough to use Unreal Engine in most cases if required.
Occasional a few months of experience
I started using CryEngine right after it was released for free. I found it pretty easy to use, even without any further documentation or video-tutorials. However I was a bit disappointed due to licensing changes, so I left the engine and returned to Unity/Unreal. If required, I'm willing to put in the hours to get used to it again!
I started using CryEngine right after it was released for free. I found it pretty easy to use, even without any further documentation or video-tutorials. However I was a bit disappointed due to licensing changes, so I left the engine and returned to Unity/Unreal. If required, I'm willing to put in the hours to get used to it again!
Programming Languages
C#
C++
VB
Expert 10+ years of experience
I'm capable of creating and managing advanced systems such as file streaming, database management, various rendering techniques (rasterizer, raytracer, raymarcher), custom compiler algorithms and many more. I started programming in my early teens and it's still my favourite and primary role. I would consider myself as an expert as I'm confident enough to take a leading responsibility for the technical part of any project. I’m also familiar with Dot NET.
I'm capable of creating and managing advanced systems such as file streaming, database management, various rendering techniques (rasterizer, raytracer, raymarcher), custom compiler algorithms and many more. I started programming in my early teens and it's still my favourite and primary role. I would consider myself as an expert as I'm confident enough to take a leading responsibility for the technical part of any project. I’m also familiar with Dot NET.
Intermediate 4+ years of experience
I’ve occasionally used C++ in a few applications and compilers, mostly for its speed and efficiency. I find it very similar to C# and other syntax-related languages, it's not difficult for me to adapt. I’d consider myself as an intermediate as I don't use C++ that often and I’ve not used it for commercial purposes, but I completely understand the syntax and semantics.
I’ve occasionally used C++ in a few applications and compilers, mostly for its speed and efficiency. I find it very similar to C# and other syntax-related languages, it's not difficult for me to adapt. I’d consider myself as an intermediate as I don't use C++ that often and I’ve not used it for commercial purposes, but I completely understand the syntax and semantics.
Occasional a few months of experience
I’ve occasionally used VB and other similar languages (F#, C, Java, Lua, Swift). During high school, I created a few prototypes and programs that helped me to extend my skills.
I’ve occasionally used VB and other similar languages (F#, C, Java, Lua, Swift). During high school, I created a few prototypes and programs that helped me to extend my skills.
Shading Languages
HLSL
GLSL
Intermediate 5+ years of experience
I’ve used HLSL to write powerful shaders for real-time applications. I mostly use HLSL in Unity and Unreal Engine for VFX and post processing. I've written several products in HLSL/GLSL such as Raymarcher, which is a real-time renderer based on a ray-marching algorithm, various fractal formulas, a collection of material shaders and more. I fully understand the syntax and semantics but would like to improve my knowledge of real-time rendering theory.
I’ve used HLSL to write powerful shaders for real-time applications. I mostly use HLSL in Unity and Unreal Engine for VFX and post processing. I've written several products in HLSL/GLSL such as Raymarcher, which is a real-time renderer based on a ray-marching algorithm, various fractal formulas, a collection of material shaders and more. I fully understand the syntax and semantics but would like to improve my knowledge of real-time rendering theory.
Intermediate 5+ years of experience
I’ve used GLSL to write powerful shaders for real-time applications. Apart from the supported platform. I find GLSL very similar to HLSL.
I’ve used GLSL to write powerful shaders for real-time applications. Apart from the supported platform. I find GLSL very similar to HLSL.
Web/ Scripting Languages
HTML
CSS
JS
Python
Expert 8+ years of experience
I fully understand the website development process, HTML as a markup language, CSS styling and back-end JS/PHP. Nowadays I use HTML very occasionally as I'm not primarily a web developer, but I’ve used it for writing custom websites. Recently (at the beginning of 2022) I made a website for my studio Struct9 and updated my portfolio page.
I fully understand the website development process, HTML as a markup language, CSS styling and back-end JS/PHP. Nowadays I use HTML very occasionally as I'm not primarily a web developer, but I’ve used it for writing custom websites. Recently (at the beginning of 2022) I made a website for my studio Struct9 and updated my portfolio page.
Expert 8+ years of experience
CSS (along with HTML) serves me for adding a custom style for websites.
CSS (along with HTML) serves me for adding a custom style for websites.
Intermediate 3+ years of experience
I occasionally use JS for developing interactive websites. I fully understand the syntax and semantics, but I have limited knowledge of various libraries and functionality in general as I’m not a professional web developer.
I occasionally use JS for developing interactive websites. I fully understand the syntax and semantics, but I have limited knowledge of various libraries and functionality in general as I’m not a professional web developer.
Occasional a few months of experience
I’ve mostly used Python for creating tiny games, quick database handlers or other prototypes. I’m also familiar with the other scripting languages (PHP, Lua, PowerShell, Bash).
I’ve mostly used Python for creating tiny games, quick database handlers or other prototypes. I’m also familiar with the other scripting languages (PHP, Lua, PowerShell, Bash).
Modeling Software
3Ds Max
Blender
Sketchup
Expert 12+ years of experience
I started with 3D graphics when I was 10 years old when my father introduced me to the Autodesk 3Ds Max software. I was blown away with its potential. I fully understand all the features of 3Ds Max and the structure of 3D graphics in general. I’m very confident with modifiers, animation, simulations, rendering, VRay, texturing, rigging and overall workflow.
I started with 3D graphics when I was 10 years old when my father introduced me to the Autodesk 3Ds Max software. I was blown away with its potential. I fully understand all the features of 3Ds Max and the structure of 3D graphics in general. I’m very confident with modifiers, animation, simulations, rendering, VRay, texturing, rigging and overall workflow.
Intermediate 4+ years of experience
I’ve very rarely used Blender but I love the interface and am familiar with all of its features.
I’ve very rarely used Blender but I love the interface and am familiar with all of its features.
Occasional a few months of experience
I used Sketchup for a few months just for curiosity and to extend my modeling skills when I was still at school. I’d be still able to use it as I find it similar to Blender or 3Ds Max in manipulating with mesh (mostly for architectural purposes), but definitely not in features or rendering.
I used Sketchup for a few months just for curiosity and to extend my modeling skills when I was still at school. I’d be still able to use it as I find it similar to Blender or 3Ds Max in manipulating with mesh (mostly for architectural purposes), but definitely not in features or rendering.
Sculpting Software
Mudbox
ZBrush
Expert 6+ years of experience
I’ve used Mudbox for advanced modeling & sculpting details on meshes created in 3Ds Max. I don't currently use Mudbox but I’d consider myself as an expert as I’m very comfortable with using all the features.
I’ve used Mudbox for advanced modeling & sculpting details on meshes created in 3Ds Max. I don't currently use Mudbox but I’d consider myself as an expert as I’m very comfortable with using all the features.
Intermediate 2+ years of experience
I used ZBrush very rarely as I mostly used Mudbox in case of mesh detailing and sculpting. But I very liked the interface and I wanted to extend my software knowledge back in the times. I would consider myself as an intermediate as did not use ZBrush that much, but I would be still able to use the software with all its features. I don't use ZBrush nor Mudbox nowadays as I mostly work as a software developer.
I used ZBrush very rarely as I mostly used Mudbox in case of mesh detailing and sculpting. But I very liked the interface and I wanted to extend my software knowledge back in the times. I would consider myself as an intermediate as did not use ZBrush that much, but I would be still able to use the software with all its features. I don't use ZBrush nor Mudbox nowadays as I mostly work as a software developer.
Animation Software
Motion Builder
Houdini
Expert 6+ years of experience
I’ve used Motion Builder for animation editing, cleaning and tweaks, and mocap handling and recording animation cleaning and animation tweaks have been done in Motion Builder. I fully understand all the features of Autodesk Motion Builder, from actor setup to the custom solvers & plugins for development acceleration. I own the Perception Neuron Motion Capture pack.
I’ve used Motion Builder for animation editing, cleaning and tweaks, and mocap handling and recording animation cleaning and animation tweaks have been done in Motion Builder. I fully understand all the features of Autodesk Motion Builder, from actor setup to the custom solvers & plugins for development acceleration. I own the Perception Neuron Motion Capture pack.
Occasional a few months of experience
I used Houdini (in Unity) for a few months in 2021 just for curiosity. I’d definitely like to spend more time learning Houdini in the future as it's a huge development accelerator for procedural animations.
I used Houdini (in Unity) for a few months in 2021 just for curiosity. I’d definitely like to spend more time learning Houdini in the future as it's a huge development accelerator for procedural animations.
Texturing Software
Substance Painter
Substance Designer
Expert 6+ years of experience
I use Substance Painter as a great artistic tool for texturing/ creating materials for 3D models. It's a great alternative and modern solution for texturing. I fully understand all its features and I'm capable of creating unique materials for models of any type. I’m very familiar with Albedo, Normals, Bump, Metallic, Roughness, Specular, Occlusion, Emission and Alpha terms.
I use Substance Painter as a great artistic tool for texturing/ creating materials for 3D models. It's a great alternative and modern solution for texturing. I fully understand all its features and I'm capable of creating unique materials for models of any type. I’m very familiar with Albedo, Normals, Bump, Metallic, Roughness, Specular, Occlusion, Emission and Alpha terms.
Occasional a few months of experience
I used this software for a few months just for curiosity. As I own Substance Painter, I wanted to explore Substance Designer. I currently have no reason to use it but could easily do so if needed.
I used this software for a few months just for curiosity. As I own Substance Painter, I wanted to explore Substance Designer. I currently have no reason to use it but could easily do so if needed.
Other Essentials
MS Office
Adobe Collection
Expert
Word, PowerPoint & Excel. I’m extremely comfortable with all advanced features.
Word, PowerPoint & Excel. I’m extremely comfortable with all advanced features.
Expert
Including: Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Bridge, Illustrator, Dreamwave and XD.
I excel at image editing, video editing, visual effects, video converters and code environments (IDEs).
Including: Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Bridge, Illustrator, Dreamwave and XD.
I excel at image editing, video editing, visual effects, video converters and code environments (IDEs).
Qualities
• Self taught
• Open to criticism
• Able to take leading responsibilities
• Able to take new challenges
• Aiming for efficiency and modularity
• Can deal with sharp deadlines
• Communicative
• Open to criticism
• Able to take leading responsibilities
• Able to take new challenges
• Aiming for efficiency and modularity
• Can deal with sharp deadlines
• Communicative