Gameplay-first mindset
I enjoy turning mechanics into satisfying player experiences, from casual mobile loops to more technical systems with progression, feedback, and polish.
Game Developer • Machine Learning Engineer
Building playful systems with technical depth.
I’m Yacine Khaldi, a game developer and machine learning engineer with a computer science engineering background, a master’s degree, and a Ph.D. focused on biometrics, AI, and machine learning. I build polished gameplay, optimize production pipelines, and enjoy blending creative design with solid engineering.
15+
Years across software, IT, and development roles
2023
Assistant Professor and Unity game developer roles
Ph.D.
Biometrics, AI, and machine learning research
About
I work at the intersection of game development, software engineering, and machine learning. My portfolio combines shipped mobile puzzle games, browser and desktop experiences, multiplayer and blockchain-based projects, and a strong engineering foundation built through teaching, enterprise software, and research.
Research-backed engineering
My Ph.D. work covered ANN, CNN, GAN, auto-encoders, and biometric identification systems, giving me a strong AI foundation I can bring into interactive products.
Production reliability
I have shipped under deadlines, optimized performance across platforms, debugged complex issues, and supported products after launch through maintenance and upgrades.
Selected Projects
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Launched
2048 Zen
A minimalist number-merging puzzle built for relaxing, satisfying progression with simple rules and a polished mobile feel.
Launched
Launched
Launched
In Progress
In Progress
Classic Build
Classic Solitaire
A clean mobile implementation of the timeless card game, focused on simplicity, usability, and classic feel.
Experience
A stronger story built from your CV: research, teaching, enterprise software, freelance game work, and shipped Unity titles.
Assistant Professor
2023 — Present
ENS
Delivering computer science and programming instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, with a strong focus on clear communication, practical understanding, and student success.
Unity Game Developer
2023 — 2024
Suji Games
Developed hyper-casual, match-3, multiplayer, and NFT-based games in Unity and C# while collaborating closely with artists, designers, and engineers.
- Implemented gameplay mechanics, UI/UX, and visual effects.
- Optimized performance and memory usage across mobile, PC, and browser targets.
- Contributed to internal tools, SDKs, frameworks, and development workflows.
- Delivered projects under tight deadlines with strong quality control.
Freelance Unity Game Developer
2021 — 2023
Freelancer
Built several Android games on demand, including shooting games, match-3 titles, and block-based concepts for private clients.
Software Development
2013 — 2022
ANEM
Worked on web and desktop applications using C#.NET, MVC, SQL, C/C++, Python, Java, REST, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Git, and Scrum-based workflows.
IT Engineer
2010 — 2013
MCMZ
Designed technology solutions, participated in backend feature implementation with .NET and SQL, and supported infrastructure and users.
Education & Research
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Ph.D. — Biometrics, AI, Machine Learning
University of Bouira, 2018–2022. Researched and developed biometric identification solutions using ANN, CNN, GAN, auto-encoders, and practical Python ML stacks such as TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and OpenCV.
Master — Computer Science
Kasdi Merbah University, Ouargla, 2017–2018. Strengthened advanced computing foundations that later supported both software engineering and game development work.
Engineer — Computer Science
Kasdi Merbah University, Ouargla, 2003–2009. Built the core engineering and systems background that shaped your technical career.
Skills
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Game Development
Production-ready tools and workflows for interactive experiences.
UnityC#MirrorMobile GamesWebGLMultiplayerNFT GamesBlender
AI & Machine Learning
Research and implementation experience from academic and practical projects.
PythonTensorFlowNumPyPandasscikit-learnOpenCVCNNGAN
Software Engineering
Broad engineering background spanning enterprise apps, backend work, and support.
C++C#.NETSQLMVCRESTJavaScriptGitScrum
Maintenance & Live Ops
This work was already in your portfolio, and it’s worth keeping because it shows ownership after launch.
Ongoing maintenance and upgrades for mobile titles
I maintained and upgraded multiple launched games on Android and iOS, keeping them stable, current, and performant. That included new builds, bug fixing, compatibility updates, and iterative improvements to protect the player experience over time.
Live support matters because it proves reliability, ownership, and the ability to keep products healthy long after their first release.
What this says about me
- I can ship, then continue improving what ships.
- I understand production realities across Android, iOS, browser, and desktop targets.
- I can work fast without losing technical quality.
- I bring both engineering depth and product ownership.