Every couple of years I try something like this.
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I'm an experienced software engineer (been coding since I was a kid w/ QBasic and then C), in the IT/development biz, and have done some hobby game programming (basic engine from scratch, some fooling around with XNA, and had started a UE3-based side-scroller as well). I'm equally comfortable with C/C++, C#, Java (JEE, Spring, etc.), VB.NET, and myriad other languages/frameworks (PHP, ASP.NET, Perl, some Python, etc.). Also comfortable with object oriented design, design patterns, etc.
Anyway, I'm looking to expand my hobbyist game programming experience. I work a full-time job (and then some), but if it's a casual project with some direction, I'd be happy to kick in whatever I can on weekends, after work when possible, etc.
If this sounds even remotely interesting, drop me a line. I am looking for people who have at least as much experience as me, and hopefully even more. Not to be rude/prejudicial, but, no kids, please.
If you have any questions about my skillsets/experience, just let me know.
Thanks!
PS. I'd post in the "Classifieds" section, but, I'm not about to drop $7 for a posting like this.
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