Hi, I'm Joshua White

Senior Unity Developer

With over 10 years of experience in game development and interactive simulations, I specialize in creating immersive AR/VR experiences.

JW

About Me

Professional Background

Software Developer with over 10 years of experience in game development and interactive simulations. Proficient in C# and Unity, with a strong track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

I'm passionate about creating immersive AR/VR experiences that push the boundaries of what's possible with current technology. My focus is on delivering exceptional user experiences while maintaining optimal technical performance.

Education

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Digital Gaming and Simulations for Programmers
Houston Community College | 2012-2015

  • President & Vice President of Game Creator Association Club
  • Student of the Year (2014)

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

C# - ExpertC++ - ProficientJavaScript/TypeScript - Proficient.Net - Expert

Frameworks

React - ProficientVue/Nuxt - CompetentNextJS - CompetentNodeJS - Proficient

Game Engines

Unity - ExpertUnreal - ProficientGodot - Competent

Other Skills

Git / GitHubJIRA / Notion / TrelloGame ProgrammingMultiplayer NetworkingAR / VRPerformance OptimizationAgile DevelopmentCode Review & Version ControlCode Quality & Refactoring

Professional Experience

Virtual Reality Software Engineer

January 2025 – Present

Curio XR

Remote

  • Developed and maintained Curio XR, an educational VR application leveraging Meta's Interaction SDK for hand tracking and Unity's networking for multiplayer experiences.
  • Implemented a VR graphing calculator, optimizing real-time equation visualization.
  • Managed and updated the Curio documentation wiki using Wiki.js.
  • Coordinated with outsourced development teams, providing technical oversight.
  • Utilized AWS (S3, Lambda) and Firebase for backend services.
  • Designed and optimized VR UI/UX elements and performance.

Virtual Reality Software Engineer

August 2021 – August 2024

Wooorld

Remote

  • Led the design and development of a geospatial VR map application using Unity and C#.
  • Transformed a proof of concept (POC) into a fully functional, user-friendly VR application.
  • Managed the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from concept to post-launch updates.
  • Optimized VR performance, improving resource utilization and frame rate stability.
  • Established best coding practices, implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Gitflow.

Tech Lead

October 2020 – August 2021

Sharp Vision Software

Houston, Texas

  • Led development of AR/VR applications using Unity (C#) for HoloLens, iPad, Oculus Quest, and Android devices.
  • Managed the hiring process, recruiting and onboarding new developers.
  • Worked closely with the project manager and CEO to execute and deliver projects on time.
  • Developed custom Unity editor tools to assist developers with versioning and workflow efficiency.

Senior Software Engineer

September 2017 – October 2019

Sharp Vision Software

Houston, Texas

  • Served as the sole developer at the company, handling all software development aspects.
  • Developed AR/VR solutions for military-grade applications using Unity (C#).
  • Secured company contracts by developing POC applications presented to the DOD.

Featured Projects

Curio XR

Curio XR

Educational VR application leveraging Meta's Interaction SDK for hand tracking and Unity's networking for multiplayer experiences.

UnityC#VRMeta SDKAWSFirebase

Wooorld

Wooorld

Geospatial VR map application built for Meta Quest 2, Quest Pro, and Quest 3.

UnityC#JavaScriptNode.jsVR

Military AR Training

Military AR Training

AR/VR applications for DOD and Air Force projects using HoloLens and other devices.

UnityC#ARHoloLensOculus Quest

Industrial Training Simulations

Industrial Training Simulations

High-fidelity industrial training simulations for safety protocols.

UnityC#VRSimulation

Get In Touch

Interested in working together? Whether you have a project in mind or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you.

Location

Houston, Texas

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