Bio
I am a software developer and entrepreneur with a passion for virtual and augmented reality technology and the Chief Technology Officer at Metality Lab. As a Unity Certified Professional Programmer and Fiverr Pro seller, I have over 6 years of experience developing games, simulations, and interactive installations for a variety of virtual and augmented reality hardware and software including the Valve Index, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, Microsoft Hololens, and ARFoundation, as well as industries like healthcare, defense, tourism, architecture, education, and manufacturing. I've also had the opportunity to contribute my skills to various small and medium scale tech firms, including an IT company, a digital media agency, and a simulation company. In addition, I have participated in many hackathons and won prominent awards for my work including the Grand Prize at PennApps XIV and Collaborative Grand Prize at Philly Codefest. For the PennApps award, I was offered the opportunity to participate in the Facebook Global Hackathon in Menlo Park, CA. I also have experience working as the CTO of an innovative AR startup company. Currently, I am focused on utilizing virtual and augmented reality technology combined with realistic virtual humans to connect, train, and inspire others to discover their purpose and achieve their full potential.
Awards
Accelerate Health Tech Award
Date: Feb 2017
Issuer: Dr. Anita Gupta
• Developed SimulatOR app for Oculus Rift + Touch
• Allowed medical professionals to participate in safety procedures in the operating room without ever leaving their homes
• Awarded 1st Place at Philly Codefest 2017
Collaborative Grand Prize
Date: Feb 2017
Issuer: Philly Codefest
• Developed SimulatOR app for Oculus Rift + Touch
• Collaborated with doctors to gain insight and knowledge into their profession
• Awarded Grand Prize at Philly Codefest 2017
Best Human Well Being App
Date: Oct 2016
Issuer: Reality Virtually
• Developed StudyVR app for HTC Vive
• Taught students the concept of pressure via haptics and interactive simulations
• Awarded 1st Place at Reality Virtually Hackathon 2016
Grand Prize
Date: Sep 2016
Issuer: University of Pennsylvania
• Developed SpeakAR app for Microsoft Hololens
• Allowed deaf people to visualize and understand spoken word using voice recognition and animated gifs
• Awarded Grand Prize at PennApps XIV
• Flown out to Facebook Campus in Menlo Park, CA to participate in Facebook Global Hackathon
Best Medical Hack
Date: Apr 2016
Issuer: Merck
• Developed PTVR app for Oculus DK2 + Leap Motion
• Improved physical condition of stroke victims by providing them with virtual exercises to complete with their hands
• Awarded 2nd Place at HackRU Spring 2016
Best First Hack
Date: Feb 2016
Issuer: TCNJ
• Developed RealtoVR app for Oculus DK2 + Leap Motion
• Allowed potential real estate buyers to tour/customize homes before ever stepping foot inside the house
• Awarded 1st Place at HackTCNJ 2016
Best User Interface
Date: Nov 2015
Issuer: FDM
• Developed Project Reach app for Oculus DK2 + Leap Motion
• Allowed children to progress through a story by interacting with virtual characters to teach them learning skills
• Awarded 1st Place at HackNJIT 2015
3rd Place at WorkWave Hackathon
Date: Sep 2015
Issuer: WorkWave
• Developed VirtuWalk app for Samsung Gear VR
• Provided paraplegics the opportunity to walk once again in virtual reality environments
• Awarded 3rd Place at WorkWave Hackathon 2015
The Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology
Date: May 2014
Issuer: University of Rochester
• Developed Percipio app for Oculus DK1 + Razer Hydra
• Showed potential for education in virtual reality by placing user inside virtual classroom
• Displayed Khan Academy video on whiteboard and asked users questions related to video once it was over
• Awarded Xerox Award as a senior at New Hope Solebury High School
Resume
Certifications
Speeches
November 12, 2015: The Monmouth University IEEE/ACM club went to Bayshore Middle School for Hour of Code. I spoke to the students about how I discovered my passion and shared with them my advice on how to find theirs. Afterwards, some of the students got the chance to try out the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition.
May 8, 2015: I spoke to middle school students at New Hope Solebury Middle School at the New Hope Public Library. I spoke to them about virtual and augmented reality, showed them how to create software for virtual reality, and even let them play a game I developed specifically for them called TechnoMaze.
April 1, 2015: I gave a presentation to gifted middle school students at Indian Valley Middle School. Along with the speech, I was fortunate enough to allow each student the opportunity to experience a virtual reality car showroom that I developed called Showroom In Space.
Inspirations
Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals.
A special thanks to Carnegie Mellon University for uploading this video on their YouTube channel for all to see.