About me

My name is Magdalena Calkova (she/they). I was raised in the Czech Republic and Sweden, where I have completed my primary and secondary education.

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I have always been interested in the visual and digital arts. Movies, theatre, art and culture overall were highly praised in the household that I was raised in. Consequently, I developed a love for movies, animation and computer games.

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After completion of my secondary education, I wanted to find a degree that would utilise as much of my potential and challenge me creatively as well as intellectually. That is when I came across a degree in Game Development, which would allow me to use my mathematical abilities, love for problem-solving and boundless imagination to create something I truly care about. 

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During my studies, although learning code and programming were challenging, I found it intuitive and relatively easy, so I passed through all my courses without any difficulty. Before finishing my degree, I worked for a web development company, participated in a number of game jams, joined a summer game project and assisted with some courses at my university, which all provided me with unique experiences and perspectives.

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After completing my degree, I accepted a position as a Games Programmer at Climax Studios, where you can find me today, keen to explore where this path will take me within this expanding industry. Games and the visual media have the power to take people out of this planet and show them new perspectives, teach them lessons and give them a chance to live new lives although just for a little bit. So let's make some more...