Andrey Solomykin

Andrey Solomykin has extensive work experience in the field of game development, specifically in the area of flight physics and simulation. Andrey is currently employed as a Senior Gameplay Programmer at Asobo Studio. Previously, Andrey held the position of Lead Principal Software Engineer at 1C Game Studios, where they were responsible for developing a real-time flight physics engine. Andrey also worked as a Lead Principal Software Engineer at Neoqb Ltd, where they developed a highly detailed flight physics engine and managed a team of junior software engineers. Prior to that, Andrey was a Senior Researcher and Software Engineer at Eagle Dynamics, where they developed an advanced flight model for the "LockOn" series. Andrey also worked as a Flight Model Developer at Captain Sim and as a Design Engineer at Sukhoi Company (JSC). Andrey's expertise lies in developing realistic flight models and aircraft systems/equipment models for various types of aircraft.

Andrey Solomykin earned their Master's degree in aircraft flight dynamics and flight control from Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University) between 1990 and 1996. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications, including a CodinGame Certification in C++ from CodinGame in May 2022, an Aircraft Flight Instructor certification from the Federal Aviation Administration in May 2018, a Private Aircraft Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration in May 2017, and a Diploma in Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) in June 2001.