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Wixom, MI, US

• Led R&D efforts in AR for industrial manufacturing, driving innovation and pushing XR technology boundaries.
• Developed AR solutions using.NET applications, working with diverse controls and automation equipment.
• Oversaw strategic integration of LightGuide data with Cloud Computing, AI, Digital Twins, Simulation, and IIoT.
• Accelerated creation of custom AR solutions for unique industry needs.
• Deployed solutions to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring continuous 24/7 reliability.
• Ensured products met/exceeded quality standards, with a focus on safety, security, and confidence in tool availability.

Austin, TX, US

• Research & Development
• Spearheaded XR research and development verticals for Immersed. Areas of Focus: User Generated Content Pipelines, Cross-Platform Systems, Avatars, UI/UX in XR, Spatial Computing.
• Engineered productivity and social features for the Immersed OS to enhance user workflows and improve ease of engagement across the Immersed community.
• Implemented content pipelines to accelerate virtual world and feature development
• Leveraged cutting-edge XR design tools to rapid-prototype XR interactions and User Interfaces ahead of building in Unity.Avatars
• Integrated ReadyPlayerMe avatars for cross-platform avatar support and player owned identity.

Wixom, MI, US

• Roles & Responsibilities
• Improved the LightGuideAR™ platform based on customer feedback.
• Consulted companies about XR software and hardware solutions.
• Designed and developed custom XR experiences for notable customers in medicine, automotive, aerospace, national defense, and more.Software Inventions
• Kickstarted and directed the development of LightGuideAR™ Web API.
• Implemented a RESTful web-interface to allow third-party applications to control Light Guide Systems© using a standardized command structure.

Wixom, MI, US

• Successfully completed the training required to install projector-based augmented reality work instruction delivery systems.
• Helped support customer installation of systems with onsite travel and demonstrations.
• Installed over a dozen XR applications in industrial and manufacturing environments; small assembly benches, pick cells, warehouses, shipping/receiving bays, and more.

Detroit, MI, US

• Chosen as one of 15 graduating developers to be part of a one-year entrepreneurial training program and boot camp; guaranteed placement at a well-vetted start-up in Michigan through Grand Circus/Invest Detroit.
• Experienced working at Michigan technology and software-based start-ups.
• Gained a greater understanding of how small teams and businesses operate and what it takes to build a successful company.

Troy, MI, US

• Created and launched multiple educational mobile games for chemistry students.
• Lead UI/UX development in Unity for Isomers and Chairs. Available on mobile app stores.
• Migrated an existing mobile game to web that required creating a custom web container for Firebase integration.
• Set up game data collection and a simple API to save, load and query data in real time.
• Created a Teacher Dashboard, using ReactJS/Firebase/Bootstrap, that helps instructors manage classes, student data, assignments and submissions.

Newport Beach, California, US

• Part time burrito master and guac slinger working the line at my college's local Chipotle!
• Crafted hundreds of delicious burritos, bowls, salads, tacos, etc. for hungry students and faculty.
• Learned about team ownership, caring for employees, and how to keep customers happy.
• Ate more Chipotle in 6-months than most people will in a lifetime - and loved every bite of it.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, US

• Worked with a team of five students to create a customizable dashboard for Whirlpool employees that reports live data about trade partners and their appliances.
• Developed a Flask backend to pull and filter useful data from Whirlpool’s API that accessed secure database.
• Leveraged Ionic for a cross-platform frontend to filter and show data based on user input/credentials.
• Created API functions to help query, filter, and deliver data to the dashboard.
• Collaborated with Whirlpool's Senior Engineers to properly understand, filter, and generate reports from hardware data being reported in from various appliance types.

Detroit, MI, US

• Co-Op (Internship) at a Detroit-based automotive OEM consulting powerhouse that provides solutions for network planning, dealership operations, consumer engagement, and media performance.
• Worked with a team of five students to create a simulator in Unity that helps teach Urban Science employees how to effectively manage car dealerships.
• Implemented a modular game design that allows the simulator to be updated with new data trends on the fly without having to create a new build.
• Utilizes real dealership data and machine learning to give an accurate projection of a dealership’s profitability over time by targeting specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Champaign, IL, US

• Led a team of 13 students in a semester-long project in collaboration with Michigan State University Game Design & Development and Deep Silver Volition, a AAA video game company.
• Created over 20 different art assets for the game’s UI, as well as promotional videos and cutscenes.
• Implemented all the game’s UI elements in Unity with guidelines from Volition.
• Delivered a +45-minute gaming experience that met Volition’s standards and development practices.
• 2nd Place: Player’s Choice – 2016 Game Showcase, Michigan State University

Novi, Michigan, US

• Co-op (Internship) at local EV-battery manufacturer in Southeast Michigan.
• Helped install and repair computers and software installations on company hardware.
• Responsible for installing and maintaining antivirus software and network security policies on company hardware under the supervision of a Network Security Admin.
• Maintained inventory of computer hardware/software licenses and fulfilled distribution requests throughout the manufacturing facility.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science And Game Design

High School