Zakary Strange

Zakary Strange is an experienced game development professional currently serving as Lead Architect, Lead Networking Engineer, and Senior Unreal Networking Engineer at Intrepid Studios, Inc. since October 2021. At Intrepid Studios, Zakary is responsible for developing a highly distributed, scalable server architecture for the MMORPG "Ashes of Creation" using Unreal Engine 5, alongside building proprietary tools to enhance gameplay and backend networks. Prior to this role, Zakary worked as a Programmer at Offworld Defence Simulations, focusing on serious games and simulation technology, and spent five years at Offworld Industries as a Game Programmer, contributing to multiple versions of "Squad," including adding modding support and Steam Workshop integration.