Summary
David Maletz is a game-focused software founder with over a decade of experience building interactive experiences at Fancy Fish Games. He works across the full stack of game development, from low-level rendering and graphics research to high-level gameplay mechanics, AI, procedural generation, and networking. He believes almost anything can be made relevant to game design and enjoys exploring cross-disciplinary projects, including artistic computer projects, to broaden his horizons. Based in Sedona, Arizona, he holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Since founding Fancy Fish Games in 2012, he has led the studio in shipping robust software and exploring innovative game worlds. He brings a hands-on, curious approach that blends technical depth with creative design.
12 years of coding experience
University of Massachusetts Amherst