Generalist programmer and Unity rapid prototyper. AR development with a focus on graphics, networking, input/interactions, dynamic geometry, UI, input interactions, gameplay mechanics and shader development. Responsibilities included seeding original interaction concepts in both consumer and enterprise areas developing prototypes. Proving out interaction concepts. Perform end-to-end testing of new platform features as SDK team brought them online. for Magic Leap’s most popular enterprise prototype, called SpaceBridge, demonstrated at CES 2019:https://gizmodo.com/wacom-showed-me-the-first-good-reason-to-buy-the-magic-1831582844During my employment, I was the sole author on 5 patents and co-author of one additional patent.

Engine programming (FXLib), R&D, HLSL, Tools, pipeline development and support, FX animation & design

Resident VJ, video stage production

directed the development of Xnth Visual Software from concept to commercial software release in 2009. I am the resident VJ at the Avalon Nightclub in Hollywood California where I use Xnth to run the live video show.

Special FX Artist during pre-production of the Vertical Slice Demo of an unannounced project

Designed and engineered particle system engine code in C++ for Naked Sky's proprietary Nimbus engine. Coded additional functionality into the Nimbus editor. HLSL vertex shader programming for generating particle quads. Designed look and feel of visual effects in Star Trek D.A.C., managed and created game assets. Designed custom effect textures used for particle systems.Designed custom material shaders using our proprietary node-based visual editor.

Worked on a new derivative product based on the Xnth core called, DCS (Dimensional Control System). DCS development was commissioned by Aram Electronics in Tel Aviv and developed at the offices of Evolvision in Amstelveen, The Netherlands.

Worked on a short-term contract during the pre-production phase of a new Delta Force video-game title. Utilizing their proprietary tools and technology, was responsible for creating new polished environmental FX. Made design contributions to the engine's rendering and animation capabilities resulting in significant improvements to visual quality of the particle effects engine.

Quantum of Solice

Designed, implemented and integrated a complete special-effects system, including memory management and in-game editing tools. Interfaced with level designers in order to assess asset requirements for each mission. Designed and implemented a multi-layer effect packaging and triggering scheme that allowed for extremely simple but powerful loading and triggering of complex multi-layered effects from code or script. Designed all special effects used in Bulletproof using the in-game editor.

Special FX Architecture for Slayer Engine, Special FX Design and Animation for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb'

Headed the Graphics & Animation practice at the Los Angeles regional office. Supported LA and other regional offices' needs for technical diagrams, animation, video editing and graphic design of forensic data for presentation in high-profile litigation cases.