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NDA VR Project working in Apple Native Tools with a focus on Technical Art.

At Nexus, I worked as a Creative Technologist utilising multiple softwares including Unity, Unreal, Spark AR and more, to provide development and technical art for multimedia and gaming experiences.

NDA VR Project working in the Unity Game Engine with a focus on Technical Art.

At The Mill, I was a Creative Technologist utilising game engines such as Unity and Unreal to create applications, innovative experiences and visuals for clients.I mainly worked with XR and Unity innovations in order to showcase how experience can be perceived through new and exciting breakthroughs. Notable aspects include VR (Meta, HTC, Pico), multi-user projects, audio and animation integration and tool creation.As well as development, I supported deck creation with visuals (Adobe Suite), experience demos and knowledge. I also shared and innovated with potential clients and students through attending and speaking at industry events such as Unite 2022 and University of Gloucestershire's GameX 2023.Outside of projects, I am also learned aspects of Houdini and Technical Art.

While a developer at Sonovision UK, I was tasked with the lead creation of XR content, applications and visuals; this mainly consisted of training simulations, application demos/finalisations and 3D animations/renders. I also assisted with 2D and 3D designs to adapt and create assets fit for purpose for other parts of the Studio, utilising programs such as the Adobe Suite, 3DSMax, Unity, Unreal, Intuiface and the Substance Suite.I developed for 'SO-VRsatile', Sonovision UK's VR training application, utilising Unity and Oculus; from prototype to full realisation of training applications. This allow users to connect to a multiplayer system for training users inside of VR; following instructions and interactions to replicate real life interactions and reduce the cost of training in aviation, education and the construction industry.As well as development, I also assisted in testing, bid support, time-tracking, JIRA support and general project management within the 3D side of the Studio.

I have undertaken a 12 month placement with the School of Business and Technology as a Computing Technician. With this role, I was required to fix any technical issues which may arise within the department (both hardware and software), hire and administrate equipment to students and staff, help within lectures of various modules and assist new and existing students with their work and overall student life. Within this role, I was also being tasked with the management of the COMX 2019 event. On the front-end, this involved me creating a brand using the Adobe Suite which consisted of posters, motion graphics, videos, social media administration and web design. On the back-end, I attended various meetings across the university to set up the location, floor plans, external guests and catering. It has been a valuable experience for me in terms of events management and I have learnt a lot during my time conducting this event.