Mo Davis-Afsar Email & Phone Number

Leeds, Gb

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Senior Unreal Developer responsible for all aspects of Unreal Engine 4/5 game/software development, using C++ and Blueprints. Included taking gameplay features and new modules from brief to implementation. This incorporated all forms of asset generation and manipulation to create a “sandbox” environment for scientists to create new molecules. Also have lead responsibility for bug-tracking and fixing, and documentation.• Implemented a molecular alignment feature, using Kabsch Algorithm, Particle Effects, Linear Algebra and World/Local Reference Frames. • Reduced visualisation overhead of non-covalent interactions from 10-seconds to real-time by creating an interactions data parser and implementing a function for procedural generation of geometry. This reduced the draw count from thousands to one.• Enabled an AWS-based collaboration system, which improved safe data sharing between users, enabling collaborative manipulation of data while improving overall integrity. This improved the multiplayer functionality of the game whilst also significantly reducing wasted time and resource investment.• Assisted in the switch from UMG-based UI to a primarily Slate powered UI.• Implemented a collision-system for the game to detect atomic-level clashes. Created a suite of Particle Systems to visually represent the clashes that occur when atoms get too close to each other. • Multiplayer experience with Client-Server model (Using Gamelift, AWS) as well as Pixel-Streaming technologies. • Responsible for all aspects of development including UI, Gameplay Elements, VR Integration, Data Management, Plugin Creation, Packaging and Deployment. • Experienced with inheriting Large Codebases to improve/Develop/Refactor.• Running Workshops/Meetings with End-Users and Senior Management/Stakeholders. Responsible for all Documentation of new Features, issues and bugs.• Used Jira and Confluence daily for Project management and Documentation, as well as Perforce and Git for Source Control.

Leeds, United Kingdom

My position was to lead the delivery of all 3D visualisation in the business. This included static imagery, animation, web-based content, interactive walkthroughs, and virtual environments. Additionally, responsible for the development of real-time virtual interactive environments. Also responsible for the profitability and management of the department reporting directly to the owning Directors.• Responsible for the day-to-day creation of digital content including Static imagery and animation. Interactive Virtual Environments, to run both online and locally.• Responsible for developing any applications that improve workflow. I have developed and programmed various applications including a client management system, as well as library management tools for our digital Asset libraries.• Node-based programming and C++ programming to create real-time virtual environments.• Maintained the department’s servers and libraries ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment. • Managed the team’s development, training, knowledge requirements and disputes.• The Breakdown and allocation of workload and managed the projects from brief to delivery.• Was the direct point of contact/delivery for all project work. Daily management of clients and their expectations ranging from other Designers up to Stakeholder/Director level management. • Balances the workloads within the strengths and weaknesses of the team, walking the fine line of the client’s budgets and brief.• Maintained the departments hardware systems including the file servers, workstations and render farm. Upgraded/implemented any changes required over time and maintaining the systems to ensure information integrity and security.• I ensured that we were at the forefront of Digital technology to remain as efficient as possible. This included constant research on emerging software and hardware systems as well as a well-connected network of software and hardware distributors and managing those relationships.

Work Interiors were a national design and development studio that focused primarily on interior design. This included small as well as large scale developments ranging in value up to £100 Million+.• I Was the only 3D Visualisation team member for the company so was the single point of delivery for all the visualisation/marketing content. • Content creation included static imagery, animation, Walkthrough, Marketing Video content, digital brochures, web marketing content.• Responsible for specifying, building, and maintaining all the department’s workstation and file servers.• Single point of contact for IT related issues in the Leeds office. This included Software and hardware issues, also training staff on general windows / office applications. • Responsible for managing all the visualisation projects from brief to delivery.• Responsible for the researching and implementing new technologies and processes to improve workflow and profitability of the department.

Bradford, England, United Kingdom

During my roles as Customer Services Manager, I was joint manager for both Yorkshire Water as well as Morrison Utilities. This was managing the customer services for the entire region of West Yorkshire. • Manage the Customer services team which ranged from 5 to 25+ members at any point in time. This included the development and progression of the team as well as canvassing and interviewing new team members.• Manage the incoming and outgoing communications directly with customers which included phone/email/letter. This involved managing various departments such as the digital response teams as well as the Customer Call Centre.• Develop and implement customer service initiatives to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. This involved developing initiatives and pitching to stakeholders for approval and then implementing those initiatives within the agreed constraints.

Btec Level 5 - Professional Certificate In Management (Pcms), Management, Pass

Completed a Professional Certificate in Management Studies while employed as Customer Services Manager at MUS (Yorkshire Water).

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