Javier Molina

One of my most relevant experiences was leading the technical direction for a global VR theater production that connected audiences across four continents. This project required integrating multiple technologies, including real-time motion capture, networked virtual environments, and synchronized performance spaces. The successful premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival demonstrated my ability to execute large-scale, innovative interactive experiences that blend physical and digital elements.

I've spent the last five years neck-deep in game engines and animation pipelines, most recently as a Sr.

Game Pipeline

Engineer at PwC and before that as Lead Technical Animator at Bats-toi. At Bats-toi, I got to push Xsens tech to its limits for our wrestling combat game, while my time at Sandbox VR had me fine-tuning Vicon systems for everything from player tracking to environment capture. Working with various debug tools and deployment workflows, I've learned to spot technical hiccups before they become real problems.

I even managed to cut our production time by 30% by streamlining our animation pipeline. This experience has given me a deep understanding of how to create reliable, efficient technical systems that support immersive experiences.

Lead Technical Animator - Bats-toi INC (2019 - 2024)

• Architected and implemented real-time interactive systems for multiplayer environments using Unreal Engine
• Developed state machine architecture for complex move sets, achieving seamless networked animation synchronization
• Created automated testing frameworks and optimization pipelines, reducing production time by 30%
• Led technical teams in implementing multi-system integration solutions

Deployment Engineer - Sandbox VR (Apr 2019 - Feb 2020)

• Designed and implemented scalable architecture for multi-room VR experiences supporting 6+ simultaneous players
• Integrated multiple tracking systems including OptiTrack cameras and haptic feedback devices
• Achieved sub-20ms latency for real-time player tracking with 99.9% system uptime
• Developed comprehensive monitoring systems using Datadog and Google Cloud Platform

Technical Director - Multi-user VR Theater Performance (2018)

• Led technical direction for global VR theater production connecting audiences across four continents
• Implemented real-time motion capture streaming system using 16-camera OptiTrack setup
• Developed robust networking architecture using Photon for synchronized virtual performance spaces
• Created hybrid experience combining VR users and physical audience during Tribeca Film Festival

Banff Center for Arts and Creativity - Lead Technical Animator (Oct 2017 - Jan 2018)

• Orchestrated live motion capture performances for theatre and opera using Perception Neuron
• Developed multi-system data synchronization and automated cleanup pipeline
• Integrated real-time streaming solutions for live productions

NYU Tandon School of Engineering - Adjunct Professor (Aug 2016 - Jun 2017)

• Implemented motion capture systems for engineering school campus
• Developed VR audio systems via motion tracking for enhanced user interaction
• Designed 3D sound positioning using MAX MSP and FMOD

New York University

• Focus: Systems Programming, Real-time Graphics, Signal Processing
• Thesis: 'Real-time Motion Capture Integration for Interactive Systems'

ESPE