Game Mathematician / Divesh

7+ years of experienceNew Delhi, India

Ph.D.-level game mathematician with extensive experience designing mathematically balanced slot games for iGaming and land-based markets, including at Aristocrat Technologies. Expert in RTP, volatility, and paytable modeling using Monte Carlo simulation, with math contributions to 50+ released titles. Strong academic background in probability and combinatorics, backed by 7 peer-reviewed papers and a patent.

Skills

  • Slot Math Modeling & Balancing: End-to-end mathematical modeling of slot games from concept through production, covering RTP, volatility, hit frequency, and paytable design.
  • Monte Carlo Simulation & Verification: Extensive experience building and validating simulations to verify RTP, volatility, and bonus-feature economics.
  • Game Design & Documentation: Skilled at translating creative briefs into fully documented GDDs, using Figma and FigJam for visual specification.
  • Programming & Math Tooling: Proficient in C++, C#, and Python; built reusable Excel + C# hybrid math tools using OOP principles.
  • Academic & Research Foundation: Ph.D. in mathematics with 7 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters, and 1 patent in probability and statistics.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven track record partnering with design, engineering, and QA teams to ensure regulatory-ready, mathematically sound builds.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Experience mentoring junior mathematicians and reviewing peer models to maintain studio-wide quality standards.

Experience

Jul 2025 — now

Game Mathematician

Ingenuity Gaming
  • Develop feature concepts, base game structures, and bonus mechanics with GDDs aligned to mathematical constraints
  • Build and validate iGaming slot math models covering RTP, volatility, hit frequency, paytables, and feature payouts
  • Perform combinatorial and outcome analysis on reel strips and feature mechanics for regulatory compliance
  • Support back-end and front-end developers throughout game development and partner with QA for build validation
  • Document model logic, assumptions, and edge cases for cross-team handover
Jul 2021 — Jul 2025

Sr. Game Mathematician II

Aristocrat Technologies
  • Led end-to-end mathematical modelling of slot games from concept through production sign-off across multiple released titles
  • Built and validated math models, paytables, and Monte Carlo simulations to verify RTP, volatility, and bonus-feature economics
  • Developed Excel + C# hybrid math tools applying OOP principles for reusable, well-documented simulation components
  • Mentored junior mathematicians and reviewed peer models to uphold mathematical consistency and quality standards
  • Translated creative game concepts into balanced, regulator-ready mathematical models in collaboration with design and engineering
Jul 2018 — Jul 2021

Mathematician

Galgotias University
  • Conducted research in probability and statistics; published findings in peer-reviewed journals
  • Designed and delivered mathematics curricula; communicated complex concepts clearly to audiences with varying mathematical backgrounds

Education

2023

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology
2014

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Jamia Millia Islamia
2012

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

M.D.U.

Contact

Takovska 5, Belgrade, 🇷🇸 Serbia.

Email: [email protected]