Krešimir Špes is a veteran game programmer and technology leader with over two decades in game development and 16 years in senior roles, currently serving as CTO of Cateia Games in Zagreb. He has founded and grown a successful indie studio, led engineering as Studio Director/CTO at Playrix Croatia, and combines deep hands-on programming with project management and team leadership. Fluent across many languages, operating systems and programming techniques, he has a pragmatic knack for shipping high-quality games from concept to release. His background includes teaching Visual Basic and guiding small teams through technical evolution, reflecting both hands-on mentorship and long-term product stewardship. With a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Zagreb, he pairs formal training with entrepreneurial experience and a clear focus on sustainable studio growth.
16 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Masters Degree Computer Science, Masters Degree Computer Science at University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu
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