Certified Unity Professional, Unity Technologies. Skilled in Unity3D, C#.
Developed several successful video games using Unity 3D, Unreal and Cocos2D. Designed game features, levels and characters.
Areen Barzani is a Kurdish public figure and philanthropist, dedicated to shaping a future of progress, innovation, and sustainable development in the Kurdistan Region. As the eldest son of Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and grandson of Masoud Barzani, a historic Kurdish leader, Areen carries a powerful legacy of leadership and resilience. His lineage traces back to Mulla Mustafa Barzani, the visionary founder of the modern Kurdish nationalist movement.
Beyond his dedication to development, Areen is deeply connected to the people of Kurdistan, embodying a spirit of compassion, care, and unwavering love for his homeland. He actively engages with communities, listens to their needs, and works to create meaningful opportunities that empower future generations. With a deep-rooted passion for Kurdistan’s progress, Areen stands as a bridge between heritage and innovation, committed to a thriving and prosperous future for his people.
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Areen Barzani serves as the Head of the GCC Unit to the Prime Minister’s Office of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). In this role, he fosters collaboration, investment, and cultural exchange between the Kurdistan Region and Gulf nations, focusing on building strong regional partnerships and advancing Kurdistan’s international presence. In addition to his civilian roles, Barzani serves as a Second Lieutenant in the Kurdish Army, reflecting his commitment to the security and protection of the Kurdistan Region.
Barzani is also the Chairman of Visit Kurdistan, an organization dedicated to positioning the Kurdistan Region as a premier tourism destination. Under his leadership, Visit Kurdistan showcases the region’s rich heritage, natural beauty, and historical landmarks, attracting international visitors and investors while promoting economic and cultural growth.
Creating compelling visual content, transitioning creative direction to the realm of video game artistry, 3D modeling and animation.
Unity, Unreal Engine 4, C++ proficiency, production of a top-charting mobile game, enhancing user engagement and retention.
Optimizing code for smooth gameplay across multiple Android and iOS devices, successfully achieving 95% crash-free sessions.
Engineering a robust AI system for an open-world action game, enhancing NPC behaviors that significantly increased player immersion.
Developed several successful video games using Unity 3D, Unreal and Cocos2D. Designed game features, levels and characters.
Created and designed game levels and characters Developed game features and functions. Fixed bugs and optimized games.
Engineered a robust AI system for an open-world action game, enhancing NPC behaviors that significantly increased player immersion.
Collaborated with the art team to integrate graphics techniques that elevated the visual fidelity of characters, crowning the studio.
Certified Unity Professional, Unity Technologies. Skilled in Unity3D, C#.
Certified Unreal Developer, ABC Games. Skilled in Unity3D, C#, and JavaScript.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
Crafting captivating digital experiences that put users at the heart of the design.
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