Rana Umar

Creative Technologist specialising in immersive XR, real-time interactive systems, and experimental digital experiences across VR, AR, WebGL, and spatial computing. Experienced in bridging creative concepts with technical execution, building interactive installations, and developing real-time 3D systems for training, entertainment, and hybrid digital environments. Strong background in Unity (C#), WebRTC-based communication systems, XR prototyping, and cross-platform deployment.

Increasing focus on automation workflows, AI-assisted development tools, and scripting-based optimisation for interactive production pipelines.

XR Developer - Global Yacht Services Gmbh

(2024-01)

Designed and developed immersive VR remote assistance and training systems enabling real-time collaboration between field operators and remote experts.

• Built interactive XR environments featuring 3D spatial interactions, object manipulation systems, and responsive feedback loops.
• Integrated real-time communication pipelines using WebRTC for audio/video collaboration in immersive environments.
• Developed cross-platform XR applications for VR headsets and WebGL deployment.
• Automated parts of XR workflow including build testing, deployment validation, and content iteration pipelines using scripting tools.
• Optimised performance for VR hardware ensuring stable frame rates and low-latency interaction systems.
• Collaborated with designers and stakeholders to translate conceptual interactive experiences into functional XR systems.
• Produced technical documentation and supported deployment of production-ready immersive solutions.

Unity XR / Game Developer - XRev Studio

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Developed VR training simulations and interactive spatial experiences focused on realism and user engagement.
• Built prototype systems for immersive environments including physics-based interactions and spatial UI frameworks.
• Designed and implemented UI/UX systems tailored for VR and real-time 3D applications.
• Integrated animation, audio, and feedback systems for interactive storytelling experiences.
• Worked in multidisciplinary teams combining design, development, and content creation pipelines.
• Conducted debugging, performance profiling, and optimisation for VR deployment targets.
• Delivered XR applications across VR, AR, WebGL, and mobile platforms for training, visualization, and interactive experiences.
• Developed WebAR experiences using 8th Wall for browser-based augmented reality installations.
• Built custom interaction systems and reusable XR frameworks for rapid prototyping.
• Created interactive spatial UI systems for experimental digital experiences and installations.
• Collaborated directly with clients to translate creative briefs into functional immersive prototypes.
• Introduced automation scripts and reusable tooling to speed up iterative XR development workflows.
• Focused on performance optimisation and cross-platform compatibility for production-ready XR solutions.

Freelance Unity Developer (XR / WebGL / Mobile) - Fiverr

(2022-02 - 2022-12)

• Delivered XR applications across VR, AR, WebGL, and mobile platforms for training, visualization, and interactive experiences.
• Developed WebAR experiences using 8th Wall for browser-based augmented reality installations.
• Built custom interaction systems and reusable XR frameworks for rapid prototyping.
• Created interactive spatial UI systems for experimental digital experiences and installations.
• Collaborated directly with clients to translate creative briefs into functional immersive prototypes.
• Introduced automation scripts and reusable tooling to speed up iterative XR development workflows.
• Focused on performance optimisation and cross-platform compatibility for production-ready XR solutions.

Economics & Data Science - ITU (2022-06)

Intermediate In Pre Engineering - Punjab College (2018-07)