Technology Evangelists are the innovation scouts and technical researchers of Foehammer Studios. They research emerging game technologies, analyze industry innovations, evaluate third-party tools and plugins, and identify opportunities for technical advancement. Technology Evangelists bridge the gap between cutting-edge industry developments and practical implementation within the studio's projects.
This role encompasses everything from monitoring new Unreal Engine features and analyzing competitor technical implementations to evaluating marketplace plugins, researching emerging tools, and providing actionable recommendations on which technologies the studio should adopt. Researchers use technical expertise, analytical thinking, and industry awareness to keep Foehammer Studios at the forefront of game development innovation.
✅ Research Emerging Technologies: Monitor new game engines features, rendering techniques, networking innovations
✅ Analyze Competitor Implementations: Study how other games solve technical challenges
✅ Evaluate Third-Party Tools: Test plugins, middleware, and external solutions for potential adoption
✅ Produce Technology Reports: Monthly trend reports, feature analysis, tool evaluations
✅ Identify Innovation Opportunities: Spot technical advantages and implementation possibilities
✅ Recommend Implementation Strategies: Practical guidance on adopting new technologies
✅ Track Industry Standards: Monitor best practices, emerging patterns, developer consensus
✅ Assess Technical Feasibility: Evaluate whether innovations fit studio needs and capabilities
✅ Document Technical Comparisons: Engine features, tool capabilities, framework differences
✅ Stay Current with Gaming Tech: Conferences, publications, developer communities, technical blogs