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Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Presently working within the Innovations Lab Team using Unity3D to design and develop a multi-platform AR/VR application called Mixiply, which makes games/experiences easier to create, share and edit onlineIn particular my role includes: Designing and creating game templates and scripts for end users to reference and reuse within the Mixiply platformWorking alongside youngsters (known as the MiniDevs, an after school group at Newlands Intermediate school) as part of client research for the purpose of developing, testing and creating content for the Mixiply platformDeveloping and maintaining software version builds across all Mixiply hardware platforms which includes: Windows, OSX, iOS and Android as well as the Windows Mixed Reality Headset and HololensDesigning, implementing and maintaining the API used by the Mixiply platformAssisted in running a hackathon event for kids known as HackMini.Where the Mixiply platform was one of the mediums for prototype development during the eventDesigning and developing technical demonstrations to illustrate AR/VR solutions to potential clients that include the finance and construction sectors.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Volunteering at this multi-disciplinary AR/VR design & development studio which excels 2018 in telling digital stories using immersive, interactive, augmented reality, virtual reality & 360 video experiencesCreated a VR experience in Unity3D which aims to promote the benefits and value of robust design in multiple industries.In particular: Working alongside designers, clients and partners in translating and improving a storyboarded version of the experience into the VR medium.Unity3D development as part of a small team that often includes mentoring other junior less experienced team members in Unity3D development techniques and VR design processesHelped prepare and showcased the VR experience demo for the Creative Realities expo during Tech Week 2018.Contracting as part of a team developing a VR mobile application for NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) named DriveVR, which aims to give users some initial driving experience as well as assist in preparation for a driving test without physically getting behind the wheel.Specific duties included: Testing major new features created by other developers for bugsFixing identified bugs from QA testers.Responsible for building and maintaining the application for iOS and Android

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Worked as part of the MARS (Mobile Applications and Rails) innovations team at Datacom, collaborating with governmental departments and both large and small businesses to design solutions that solve their specific problemsRecruited as part of the team to explore some of the benefits that Virtual and Augmented Reality technology could bring to clientsDesigned and presented both individually and as part of a group, numerous technical demonstrations to illustrate both Virtual and Augmented Reality solutions to potential clientsProduced market research and product brief / feasibility documentsCollaborated regularly with both colleagues and management and participated in brainstorm meetings producing concept documentation for potential new opportunities and products

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Graphics, Merit

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science