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Irfanraza Mirza

AR/VR Game Developer
Ahmedabad

Summary

  • Unity Game Developer with 8+ years of experience specializing in developing and optimizing game mechanics, prototyping, and performance for AR/VR and multiplayer environments. Proven expertise in streamlining game systems to enhance interactivity and player experience in projects like Tales of the march.
  • Skilled in Unity, C# and procedural content generation with a focus on rapid prototyping and networked gameplay. Delivered solutions that improved player engagement by 15% and reduced performance lags by 80%, increasing overall user retention.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Game Developer | XR Solutions Expert

Freelancer
Ahmedabad
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed an immersive VR experience telling the story of a death march survivor using Oculus integration, Unity, and Volucap sequences; showcased at the Venice VR Festival, earning widespread acclaim.
  • Converted a Disney-published research paper on AR puppeteering into a functional prototype, demonstrating advanced interactive capabilities.
  • Architected a modular UI system designed as independent screen components, resulting in a 30% performance improvement, and a 35% increase in productivity.
  • Developed a gamified VR experience for a leading pharmaceutical company, educating employees on bacteria safety, and achieved a 20% increase in engagement.
  • Engineered and managed the full development cycle of a large-scale project featuring UGC (User-Generated Content), a voxel-based world editor, enemies, traps, and a player controller; delivered exceptional results, leading to high client satisfaction.
  • Built an AR slingshot experience inspired by Angry Birds, leveraging procedural content generation and vertex animation; gained over 4,000 impressions on LinkedIn within three days.

Game Developer | Team Leader | Game Architect

Capermint technologies
Ahmedabad
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Resolved critical project issues in a Ludo game, proactively addressing challenges to enhance milestone adherence by 20% while maintaining high-quality standards across all deliverables.
  • Architected scalable game development solutions for a Pool game, aligning designs with client needs to optimize performance and achieve greater client satisfaction.
  • Led a high-performing team in creating streamlined workflows, delivering creative and optimized game solutions that improved project completion rates by 20%.
  • Developed advanced shaders, including a world-bending shader for a racing game, reducing the need for additional code and enhancing game performance by creating dynamic illusions of turns and hills, akin to Subway Surfer.

Unity Game & AR/VR Developer | Multiplayer Expert

Yudiz Solution
Ahmedabad
12.2016 - 02.2020
  • Developed 15+ 2D, 3D, multiplayer, AR, and VR games for platforms including Android, iOS, PC, Oculus Quest, and HTC Vive, delivering high-quality, immersive user experiences.
  • Managed the full development lifecycle of games, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards through meticulous planning and execution.
  • Engineered and optimized game mechanics and systems, improving performance and efficiency by 25% through targeted problem-solving and code optimization.
  • Spearheaded the development of multiplayer and AR/VR features, driving player engagement and delivering seamless cross-platform gameplay experiences.
  • Worked on larger projects such as Kaptcha, a geolocation-based game inspired by the concept of Pokemon Go, incorporating innovative features for location-based interactions.
  • Developed and optimized a real-time action multiplayer Kabaddi game, implementing networked gameplay for synchronized player actions and seamless performance.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure effective communication between design, development, and QA teams, streamlining workflows and improving overall team productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Indus University
Ahmedabad
12-2016

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Atul Polytechnic
Mahudi
12-2014

Skills

Game Development & Mechanics:
Unity3D, Game Prototyping, Multiplayer Development, Procedural Content Generation, Procedural Animation, Game System Design

Programming Languages:
C#, C, Python, Java, JavaScript

AR/VR Development:
XR Interaction Toolkit, ARFoundation, Oculus Integration, Vuforia, 8th Wall, OpenCV, ARKit, ARCore, Volucap

Networking & Multiplayer:
Unity Networking, Photon, Socket Programming, Real-time Multiplayer Systems

Performance Optimization:
Cross-Platform Optimization, Frame Rate Optimization, Mobile Game Performance Tuning, Performance Debugging

Tools & Technologies:
Shader Creation, Procedural Animation, Git, SVN, Editor Scripting, Automation Scripting

Game Design & UI/UX:
UI/UX Design, Game Mechanics Design, User Engagement Strategies

Project Management:
Agile Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration, Task Prioritization

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Certificate and Trophy for Outstanding Performance and Service Dedication at Capermint Technologies – Recognized for delivering excellence, driving innovation, and earning the Creative Gamer badge for exceptional creativity and passion in game development.
  • Received Certificate of Appreciation at Yudiz Solutions for delivering a talk on locomotion in Unity, sharing insights on creating smooth, realistic movement in virtual environments and best practices to enhance user experience.

Timeline

Game Developer | XR Solutions Expert

Freelancer
01.2021 - Current

Game Developer | Team Leader | Game Architect

Capermint technologies
04.2020 - 12.2020

Unity Game & AR/VR Developer | Multiplayer Expert

Yudiz Solution
12.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Indus University

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Atul Polytechnic
Irfanraza MirzaAR/VR Game Developer