
I'M
SOORAJ
PRAKASH
Game Programmer | VR/AR Expert
Experienced game programmer with a combined 9+ years in gameplay systems, frameworks, VR/AR development, and UI programming. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Game Development from the University of Wales. My expertise includes developing robust frameworks in C# and C++ for Unity and Unreal Engine, enhancing user experiences, and streamlining development. I've led teams, mentored developers, and ensured clean code delivery. Proficient in Unreal Engine, Unity, C++, C#. Notable projects include a highly-rated action RPG on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, and successful mobile games. Passionate about innovative projects in the gaming industry.

Technical skills
C#
80%
C++
85%
Unity
85%
Unreal Engine
85%

PIPELINE KNOWLEDGE
Gameplay Programming
0
Virtual Reality Gameplay
0
Multiplayer Gameplay
0
UI Programming
0
Editor Tools Programming
0
Optimization
0


EXPERIENCE
2018 - 2021 | 3 Years
Applied Materials
Lead XR Programmer
I expanded my competence from VR to AR as well. I implemented several solutions to speed up workflow in Unity and Unreal. I worked on almost all the XR hardware released till date.
Aug 2021 - Present
Merge EDU
Unity VR/AR Programmer
I moved to developing AR/VR experiences for mobile phones which was a greater challenge. I optimized and improved an old and large codebase by developing a framework. My work on a native android driver helped the company release their products in a huge Chromebook market.
2017 - 2018 | 1.5 Years
Inter Presence
Lead Virtual Reality Programmer
I began my career in VR and I moved up the ladder to lead the VR team after developing an all-in-one VR framework extension in Unity for seamless Arch-Viz in Multiplayer
2015 - 2017 | 1.6 Years
Holy Cow Productions
Gameplay/UI Programmer
I worked on enforcing UI & Gameplay for mobile & PC/Console games. Partnered with Microsoft & Nintendo, we released games on Steam & mobile app stores.
2015 - 2015 | 2 Months
Rai Techintro
Gameplay/UI Programmer
I worked on an unreleased 3D MMO game 'Fate Of War' in which I created the whole UI. I also implemented VFX, character animation binding and AI on several NPC characters.
2014 - 2015 | 1 Year
Black Bambooz
Gameplay Programmer
I worked on several 2D & 3D mobile games for iOS & Android platforms. I also implemented several back-end features like IAP, Ads, Leader-boards etc