About
Yoann & Goldanniyatech

Yoann AMAR ASSOULINE

Yoann AMAR ASSOULINE

3D Game Developer

With over 20 years of practice in computer science, including 15 years of professional experience in Software Development and Semiotics, I have been passionate about 3D game development since a young age, having started learning programming and computer graphics as a self-taught developer at 14, back in 2004.

In 2021, I also founded my company in order to develop alone and from scratch (without AI) my first game Goldanniyatech, as well as to share my expertise as a computer science instructor.

Computer Science Instructor

Independent Higher Education Instructor since 2022, I provide teaching services to multiple institutions for a wide range of audiences (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and adult career changers), primarily in 3D game development, programming, 3D graphics, and web development.

PhD in Semiotics

Specialized in Semiotics applied to 3D game development, I have been studying Semiotics since 2013, starting with a Bachelor’s (French Licence) and Master’s degree at Paris Cité University, and later pursuing a Ph.D. research at Sorbonne University.

In 2024, I successfully defended and published my doctoral thesis, which provides a semiotics and technical analysis of the evolution of 3D game development since the 1990s.

Resume in English

Resume in English

Resume in French

Resume in French

My professional activities

Charlotte, un personnage jouable du jeu Goldanniyatech

Creating 3D Games

I’m developing alone and from scratch my first Action-Adventure game Goldanniyatech, allowing me to maintain full creative control over my virtual world, with these tools:

  • Unreal Engine 5 for gameplay programming (Blueprints & C++) and world creation
  • Blender for modeling, sculpting, and animation
  • Substance Painter for creating PBR textures
  • FL Studio for composing lightweight sounds and music (not a specialist of FL, thought)

Besides, I don’t use generative AI to automate modeling or programming tasks. While I do use this fantastic tool for brainstorming, learning, and skill improvement, I firmly believe that hand-crafted models and code is the only way for me to maintain full control over my game’s quality (and creativity).

Developing Websites

Alongside my game, I am continuously developing my website using the Astro static site framework, HTML and CSS languages, and the TypeScript programming language (a superset of JavaScript).

Goldanniyatech website version in February 2025

Teaching Computer Science

Computer Science Instructor since 2022, my courses focus on hard skills and real-world projects based on technologies I’ve worked with extensively over the years.

Courses Taught

I offer courses on the following topics, preferably on-site:

  • 3D Game Development from scratch with Unreal Engine 5 (UnrealEd, Blueprints, C++, assets importing, etc.)
  • Programming in C++ 20 and Python 3 with a focus on fundamentals (data types, programming paradigms, software architecture, etc.)
  • 3D Computer Graphics involving the creation of 3D models in Blender for offline rendering (Eevee, Cycles) or real-time 3D rendering in Unreal Engine. PBR texture creation in Substance Painter
  • Web Development using the Astro framework, with HTML, CSS, and TypeScript
  • Fundamentals of computer science, including history, hardware, office tools (Microsoft 365), and more

My Education

Presentation of my PhD Thesis

Presentation of my PhD Thesis

PhD Thesis Manuscript (PDF)

PhD Thesis Manuscript (PDF)

PhD of Language Sciences

Sorbonne University (November 2018 - July 2024)

Master of Language Sciences

Paris Cité University (2016 - 2018), With Highest Honors

License of Language Sciences

Paris Cité University (2013 - 2016), With High Honors

First Year of Medical School

Paris Cité University (2012 - 2013)

Baccalaureate in Literature

Academy of Paris (2012)

Goldanniyatech Company Information

The website, Goldanniyatech (www.goldanniyatech.com), is entirely developed, managed, edited and published by Goldanniyatech (Yoann AMAR ASSOULINE), a micro-business company (micro-entreprise) registered under the laws of France. The company was founded on November 5, 2021 by Yoann AMAR ASSOULINE, who operates as an Individual Entrepreneur (Entrepreneur Individuel - EI). Yoann AMAR ASSOULINE acts as a 3D video game developer and creator of interactive real-time 3D software. The registered office of Goldanniyatech is located at 6 Rue d'Armaillé, 75017 Paris, France.

Company

Website

Contact

For any inquiries, you can contact me (Yoann AMAR ASSOULINE, founder of Goldanniyatech) directly:

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