Jan 2021 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• Game software development.
• Managed feature development on a cross-platform AAA racing game – CSR3.
• Game released on Google Play Store and Apple Store.
• Key Accomplishments:
• Developed features using C# code and the Unity development platform.
• Guided and mentored junior members of my team while assisting them with technical issues.
• Managed rapid iteration of feature prototypes to enable gameplay reviews.
• Collaborating with various teams to support the integration of several features.
• Delivered tools for designers to build levels, providing complete creative control.
• Recorded several tutorials and made live presentations to hundreds of colleagues.

Jan 2019 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos · Redmond, Washington · On-site

• Software development related to VR/XR wearable prototypes.
• Contributed to pioneering research in the study of human interaction and perception science using these devices.
• Worked with research, designers and hardware to produce the first versions of the EMG wristband, due out for release with the smart glasses. Also helped develop the haptic glove.
• This work included development of physics, hardware drivers and scene setup in a locally built game engine.
• Key Accomplishments:
• Implemented head and glove tracking using Motive Optitrack and hand tracking using in-house tracking software.
• Built AR applications which utilised Passthrough technology.
• Built prototype demos and simulations showcasing research in visual, audio, and haptic behaviours.
• Implemented local game engine API functionality in C++, using CUDA. Development of physics logic using PhysX.
• Delivered work on several team projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborated with research scientists and designers to create applications for some case studies. Worked with prototype devices and hardware engineers for device improvement and usability.

Jan 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · San Francisco, California · On-site

• Led VR Game Development using Unity SDK and Unreal SDK.
• Contributed to the release of two headsets: Pico Goblin and Pico Neo.
• Gave multiple presentations on VR to high schools in the area.
• Key Accomplishments:
• Development Support Management for US & Europe.
• Assisted in the development of over 100 games using C++ and C#.
• Built game prototyping and created demos.
• Designed and coded gameplay functionality.
• Debugged through various functionalities, including shader code.
• Conducted game code reviews, optimisations, performance profiling, and unit testing.
• Advised on physics, game mechanics, and controls – gamepad, motion/gesture.
• Researched into 6dof and 3dof stand-alone VR/AR implementation, which included ultrasonic sensors. Reviewed the SDK's C++ and C# code for improvements and implemented them per client requirements.
• Reviewed games for porting on various VR headset platforms. Website development and data management/integrity.

Sep 2010 – Apr 2015 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Tralee · On-site

• Led a team 5 in providing enhancements and developing new functionality through best practice approaches. Conferred regularly with clients (the largest of which was Wells Fargo) regarding financial software and business logic requirements, and developed auditing/reporting software to assist them in their ongoing information gathering.
• Key Accomplishments:
• Recommended and planned successful design improvements to user experience for 12 web applications.
• Wrote new logic for eLearning, property management, and vehicle inspection software, including business logic, integration, ledger and invoice handling logic, credit card transactions, and error handling.
• Directed an effort for large-scale cleanup of legacy issues throughout these applications and their database management systems.
• Created database software and provided maintenance and development support for multiple systems. Planned and executed deployments to production through changes in C#, C++, and SQL.
• Executed changes to the system per client’s requirements whilst coordinating with multiple teams at various stages in the development life cycle.
• Coordinated closely with QA and the Infrastructure dept. On methodologies during releases.
• Authored various technical design documents as well as development process documentation.
• Utilized various tools including Tortoise SVN, Beyond Compare and Jira.

Jul 2010 – Sep 2010 · 2 mos · Kerry Technology Park

May 2010 – Jun 2010 · 1 mo

Apr 2010 – Sep 2010 · 5 mos · Kerry

Jul 2007 – Aug 2007 · 1 mo · Mallow

• Provided on air film reviews on a weekly basis.

Jun 2007 – Oct 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos · North Cork and West Limerick

• Covered stories on a weekly basis through articles and photography. Travelled to different locations throughout the area. This role required fast reaction time and interaction with people on a daily basis.

Oct 2006 – May 2007 · 7 mos · Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland · On-site

• Tutored several 1st / 2nd year students in Mathematics & Statistics during the 4th year of my Bachelor of Science Honours degree course