Karl Schmidt
Head Of Engineering @ Formations 16+ years in software developmentAbout
I have sixteen years of software development experience, from individual contributor to leading tech at a game studio. I have shipped code on a variety of platforms, from PC, mobile, video game consoles, cloud backends, and more. I'm now the Head Of Engineering at Formations. I'd love to share my knowledge and experience to help you reach your goals.
I have worked on games like Company of Heroes and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2. More games are listed here: https://www.mobygames.com/developer/karl-schmidt/credits/developerId,241390/
What mentees say
Troy
on5 out of 5 stars
Karl was always prompt with his replies and provided me with good advice and some excellent suggestions to solve a problem I was working on.
Nicola
on5 out of 5 stars
I have had several sessions with Karl and our weekly calls are really helpful! He's helped me keep my studying on track and giving advice on what topics to explore next.
Steven
on5 out of 5 stars
Karl gives you the real deal. He carefully articulates what the industry demands and the niche practices and methods employed by top developers. If you seek him out you will find someone with patience, experience, a duty toward mentoring for the Games Industry and someone who is direct about quality in Games Developer mentees or any candidates.
Skills
Mentorship Plan
$199 / month
Up to 4 calls per month
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Tasks & exercises
Flat fee, no hidden costs
7 day free trial! Cancel anytime.
One-off sessions with Karl
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Introductory Call
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$110 / month