CURRICULUM VITAE

Alexander Fridman

Game systems designer · Product & experience designer

I bring together game systems, practical learning and experiences that connect people. My background combines physics, entrepreneurship, facilitation and creative production; today I also use AI-assisted workflows to turn ideas into playable and usable prototypes.

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Core competencies

Systems & mechanics

Rules, progression, resources, card interactions, balance and probabilistic analysis.

Product framing

Turning an idea into a clear audience, use case, scope and testable prototype.

Learning design

Structuring concepts, exercises and feedback around active practice.

Facilitation & connection

Hosting groups, designing shared challenges and working with different participant needs.

Project coordination

Connecting art, UX, code, content and production into a workable delivery process.

AI & workflow design

Context routing, knowledge organisation, automation and AI-assisted prototyping.

Experience

2010

Founder & director

Funprazdnik

Designed and delivered intellectual entertainment, corporate events and role-playing scenarios.

2021–2023

Owner & director

Arena of Emotions

Led a board-game club, bringing together game culture, hospitality and community activity.

2023

Founder & director

Esh Blin · Tel Aviv

Created a community café combining hospitality, events and a place for people to connect.

Across roles

Organiser, facilitator & mentor

Educational & social programmes

Experience in camps, seminars, volunteer initiatives, inclusive programmes and cultural role-playing games.

Selected projects

Education

2007–2013

Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Master’s degree in Technical Physics; specialisation in optical physics and quantum electronics.

2015–2016

Higher School of Economics

Project-management coursework, including social entrepreneurship.

Languages & contact

Russian · English, including technical English · Hebrew (basic)

obefree1@gmail.com · obefree.com/about · github.com/Obefree