John Segerstedt
Game Programmer at Paradox Interactive
Gothenburg, Sweden
Summary
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Top SchoolJohn Segerstedt is a game programmer with 8 years of experience, currently working at Paradox Interactive and previously leading development at Hiber AB where he built UI/UX and C++ gameplay systems and shipped multiple Hiber3D demo projects. He holds an MSc in Interaction Design and a BSc in Software Engineering, and specializes in gameplay programming in C++ with a strong focus on high-quality code, testing, and continuous integration. His background spans both hands-on demo-driven engine work and team leadership, having been the sole game UI developer at times and the C++ demo lead for rapid 1–2 week showcases. He also explored machine learning for procedural character animation during a master’s collaboration with Avalanche Studios, applying neural networks inside a commercial engine—an unusual blend of research and production experience for a gameplay developer. Based in Gothenburg and open to gameplay roles, he combines practical shipping experience with research-driven curiosity.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MSc Interaction Design & Technologies 120 c, Master of Science - MSc Interaction Design & Technologies 120 c at Chalmers University of Technology
Github Skills (11)
starcraft7
machine-learning4
reinforcement-learning4
deep-learning3
minecraft3
crossword3
dm3
gameplay3
baduk2
artificial-intelligence2
replay2
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
JohnSegerstedt/Game1
Jun 2018 - Nov 2018
Contributions:117 pushes, 4 branches, 38 comments in 4 months
JohnSegerstedt/JohnWebSite
Feb 2020 - Jun 2021
Contributions:11 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 4 months
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