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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Portfolio
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Mahatva Gurung

Tech Lead/Technical Project Manager

Summary

Accomplished Software Engineer with 11+ years history of leading and architecting the end-to-end design and development of large-scale immersive platforms, including XR ecosystems, digital twins, and gaming frameworks. Possesses expert-level proficiency in Unity 3D and C# to deliver highly optimized, scalable, and robust solutions. Holds a proven track record of developing award-winning games and enterprise applications that have garnered significant client acclaim.

Currently exploring AI and ML techniques to pioneer innovative solutions at the intersection of user interaction, spatial computing and intelligent systems.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6

+ Projects successfully led

8
8

+ Games developed with 2 surpassing 10M downloads

6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Developer

Hexagon Geosystems
Bengaluru
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Create and manage workflow for processing real world geospatial data and visualize in company's proprietary core application.
  • Developed modular addon system for core application, enabling dynamic client customization without needing full re-deployment.
  • Improved client deployment agility, reducing update cycles by 60%.
  • Improved the content pipeline efficiency and creating R&D PoCs.

Skills: Unity 3D, C#, VS, Lua, Python, Plastic, YouTrack

Associate Tech Lead

Applied Materials
Bengaluru
12.2019 - 03.2025
  • Led design and architecture of physics based Virtual Reality training simulations for various manufacturing units of company, with highly modular code base.
  • Reduced downtime by 80% and training costs by more than 85%.
  • Managing and delegating tasks, ensuring timely milestone completion.
  • New feature development and maintaining existing code base.
  • Enhanced 3D content pipeline for better performance and visual fidelity.
  • Documenting best-known methods.

Skills: Unity 3D, C#, XR/AR/VR, VS, GitBash, Python, Sourcetree, JIRA, Confluence

Software Engineer Contractor

Shell Technology Center
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Led full-stack development of an automated pipeline for converting raw data to online 3D content with 99% accuracy, integrating with digital twin solution for Oil & Gas research scientists.
  • Collaborated on Digital Twin models, predictive maintenance solutions, and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) virtual training systems.

Skills: Unity 3D, C#, Python, AR/VR, Slack, Visual Studio, Vim, GitBash, Blender, GIMP

Senior Engineer

L&T Technology Services
Mysuru
11.2016 - 11.2019
  • Led several projects, and ensured successful release and maintenance.
  • Early adopter of AR/VR technology, delivering several successful immersive tech projects for various clients.
  • Recognized in client newsletters for innovation and delivery excellence.

Skills: Unity 3D, C#, Python, AR/VR, JIRA, Visual Studio, Tortoise SVN, SonarQube

Game Developer

Tech Tree IT, aka Nukebox Studios
Bengaluru
11.2014 - 10.2016
  • Worked on major mobile game titles like Food Truck Chef and One Man Army. (10 Million+ combined downloads)
  • Designed and developed gameplay mechanics, scene creation, UI elements and levels, contributing to the success of these App Store and Play Store hits.
  • Developed fast-paced prototypes for proof of concept of new ideas.
  • Integrated various third-party plugins, including in-app purchase, interstitial ads, and analytics SDKs like Flurry, Google Analytic, etc.

Skills: Unity 3D, C#, MonoDevelop, Tortoise SVN

Game Developer

Logic Simplified
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Designed and developed gameplay mechanics and interactive elements for multiple titles.

Skills: Unity 3D, C#, MonoDevelop, JavaScript

Android Developer

Evon Technologies
Dehradun
08.2013 - 11.2013
  • Worked on custom photo posting social media application before Instagram went viral, used Android Studio as IDE and Java for coding.

Skills: Java, Android Studio

Education

Post Graduate Program - AI And Machine Learning

Purdue University
02.2024 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Uttaranchal Institute of Technology
Dehradun
08.2008 - 06.2012

Intermediate -

The Doon Global School
Dehradun
07.2007 - 05.2008

High School -

Carman School
Dehradun
07.2005 - 05.2006

Skills

Unity 3D, Unity Physics, Multiplayer, Blender

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Accomplishments

  • 3rd Award in Innovation Contest in Shell Technology Centre.
  • Winner in Apex and Just Code Hackathon 2017 in L&T.
  • Winner of Tech debate in Tech Panorama in L&T.
  • Awarded “Star of the Month” and “Spot Award” in L&T.

Certification

PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep from IIL

Portfolio

Food Truck Chef:-

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nukeboxstudios.foodtruckchef

One Man Army:-

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nukeboxstudios.oma

Timeline

Senior Developer

Hexagon Geosystems
03.2025 - 06.2025

PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep from IIL

05-2024

Applied Data Science with Python

05-2024

Essentials of Generative AI & Prompt Engineering

03-2024

Post Graduate Program - AI And Machine Learning

Purdue University
02.2024 - 09.2024

Data Structures

10-2021

Statistics Essential for Data Science

12-2020

Associate Tech Lead

Applied Materials
12.2019 - 03.2025

Software Engineer Contractor

Shell Technology Center
07.2018 - 12.2019

Senior Engineer

L&T Technology Services
11.2016 - 11.2019

Game Developer

Tech Tree IT, aka Nukebox Studios
11.2014 - 10.2016

Game Developer

Logic Simplified
08.2013 - 09.2014

Android Developer

Evon Technologies
08.2013 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Uttaranchal Institute of Technology
08.2008 - 06.2012

Intermediate -

The Doon Global School
07.2007 - 05.2008

High School -

Carman School
07.2005 - 05.2006
Mahatva GurungTech Lead/Technical Project Manager