Gil Canizes

Game Developer

Hi!

I'm a game developer from Porto, Portugal working at The Multiplayer Group on AAA secret game primarily focused on Artificial Intelligence.
I also have my own company Chicken Undercover where I am working on Big Secret.
I have been involved in some really awesome video games and the last one I shipped was Dotu.
On the academic side I hold a Master's Degree in Graphic Systems and Multimedia.
I consider myself a person with hunger for knowledge and always looking for new ways to improve myself.


Working On

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Shipped Titles

Also Worked On

Experience

Founder - Chicken Undercover

Since August 2021 until Now • 4 years, 5 months

Varna, Bulgaria

Currently working on a couple things, but not ready to announce anything just yet. Keep an eye out for what is to come!

Principal Software Engineer - The Multiplayer Group

Since May 2021 until Now • 4 years, 8 months

Varna, Bulgaria

As a Principal Software Engineer at The Multiplayer Group I helped Machine Games ship Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. I mainly focus on developing various AI systems using C++.

Senior Gameplay Programmer - Rocksteady

Since August 2018 until May 2021 • 2 years, 9 months

London, United Kingdom

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer at Rocksteady Studios I worked on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League using C++ and Unreal Engine technology to develop various parts of the video game.

Gameplay Programmer - Ubisoft Sofia

Since July 2015 until July 2018 • 3 years, 1 month

Sofia, Bulgaria

During my time as a Gameplay Programmer at Ubisoft Sofia I worked on Beyond Good and Evil 2, Assassin's Creed: Origins and Assassin's Creed Origins- The Curse of the Pharaohs using C++, C# and in-house technology to develop various gameplay systems and other parts of the video games.

Co-Founder & Programmer - Insane Sheep

Since July 2012 until April 2015 • 2 years, 9 months

Porto, Portugal

While I was taking my Master's Degree I co-founded indie game company with a friend: Insane Sheep. During its active years I created a 2D Android Game Engine from scratch, coded and co-designed two games that were later shipped onto Google Play. Also developed all the company websites.

Education

Master's in Graphics Systems and Multimedia - ISEP

From 2012 until 2014

Porto, Portugal

The Master's was very oriented towards Graphic Systems, but I also had the chance to use some Multimedia tools like Adobe Premier and After Effects. During my time in university, I always tried to pick classes that would allow me to work in game related technology like creating a ray-tracer from scratch or making a small prototype in the Unity engine.

Degree in Informatics Engineering - ISEP

From 2009 until 2012

Porto, Portugal

In my Informatics Engineering degree I used a variety of programming languages like C++, C, Assembly, Java and more. Aside from that I also deepened my knowledge on Algorithms, OOP, Mathematics, Computer Architecture, Physics, Networks, Databases, etc...

Other Projects

Talks, Awards & Certifications

Mental Health First Aider

MHFA England 2022

London, United Kingdom

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

30 Under 30 Award

MCV Develop 2020

London, United Kingdom

MCV 30 under 30 list reveals the very best young people in the UK games industry.
A quote from the article: "Gil is the personification of a gameplay programmer; every bit as good a designer as he is a coder. He brings the two disciplines together perfectly, and for the betterment not just of the game but all who work with him."

The Rediscovering of Knowing Nothing

Sofia Game Jam 2018

Sofia, Bulgaria

At Sofia Game Jam 2018, I spoke about some of the steps I took to achieve the goal of becoming a game developer. Starting from the moment I went to university and created my own indie game company where I developed an android game engine and shipped two titles. Sharing a practical summary with all of the ups and downs of my journey until I became a professional Gameplay Programmer at Ubisoft, conveying some tips to help other developers achieve the same goal.

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