Welcome to my website! I'm Kartheek Raj, a Game Producer, Pixel Artist, and a Scrum Master.

I embarked on my journey in the gaming industry as a Cheat Operations Analyst at Rockstar Games, a prominent company known for creating groundbreaking titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V. In this role, I had the privilege of contributing to the success of these acclaimed games. Being involved in the operations behind the scenes, I gained valuable experience in tackling cheat-related challenges and ensuring fair gameplay for all players. It was an exhilarating start to my career, and the knowledge I gained from working on these iconic titles shaped my passion for the gaming industry.

Presently, I have transitioned to a role as a Game Producer at an indie studio that specializes in developing financial literacy games designed for children and teenagers. This shift allows me to combine my love for gaming with the opportunity to create educational experiences that empower young minds to learn about finance in an engaging and interactive way. Alongside my responsibilities as a Game Producer, I am also pouring my creative energy into working on my very own indie game. This project gives me the freedom to explore and express my unique ideas, and I am excited to bring them to life.

For more insights into my personal projects and gaming endeavors, I invite you to check out my blog, where you can discover more about my experiences, thoughts, and aspirations in the dynamic world of game development.

upsurge, Delhi, Remote.           [July 2022 - Present]

Achievements:

1. Managed overlooked projects in game design and production using Agile methodologies.

2. Successfully developed and produced Money Ace, The Price Is Right, Ludo Version II, and Lemonade Stand.

3.  Created game design documents for Lemonade Stand Simulator.

4.  Estimated production costs, timelines, and allocate resources effectively.

5.  Coordinated with outsourced teams and implemented course corrections.

6.  Led talent acquisition for the Game team.

7. Directed and edited captivating gameplay trailers.

Black March studios Dehradun, Remote.       [April 2022 - July 2022]

Crimson Tactics: The Rise of the White Banner was an exciting project I worked on at Black March studio. My contributions included:

1. Designing enemy AI systems using behavior trees, creating dynamic and intelligent adversaries.

2. Successfully managing the project for the feature team, utilizing agile work methodology and coordinating tasks through Jira.

3. Collaborating with programmers to develop heuristic AI functions, enhancing the overall AI system's capabilities.

4. Updating and maintaining comprehensive documents outlining the game's unique characteristics and features.

5. Taking charge of publishing Devlogs, and effectively communicating project updates and progress to the community.

6. Through these efforts, Crimson Tactics: The Rise of the White Banner reached new heights, providing players with an immersive and engaging gaming experience.

Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle. 

Rockstar Games, Bangalore                                              [July 2018 - February 2022]

In my role as a Cheat Operations Analyst, I had the crucial responsibility of safeguarding user accounts and ensuring fair gameplay. Some key aspects of my work included:

1. Proactively monitoring and identifying instances of account theft and compromises, promptly reporting and addressing such security breaches.

2. Keeping a close watch on the online cheaters and modders community, actively tracking their activities, and identifying potential threats to the integrity of the game.

3. Utilizing Splunk to spectate players and effectively detect cheater activity in Grand Theft Online, contributing to the creation of comprehensive cheat reports.

4. Generating detailed threat reports that tracked suspicious account activity, enabling the identification and mitigation of potential security risks.

5. Additionally, I played a significant role in combatting cheating and exploiting activities in Grand Theft Online and Red Dead Online, creating mod menus/exploit hashes and publishing mod reports to ensure a fair and enjoyable gaming experience for all players.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a critically acclaimed action-adventure game set in the late 19th century. Developed by Rockstar Games, it takes players on an epic journey through the Wild West as they follow the story of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and member of the Van der Linde gang. The game offers a vast open-world environment filled with stunning landscapes, immersive gameplay, and a rich narrative that explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the consequences of one's actions. With its realistic graphics, immersive gameplay mechanics, and engaging storyline, Red Dead Redemption 2 has become a beloved and highly praised title in the gaming industry.