Maris Freimanis

Highly adaptable Interactive Systems Developer with 5+ years of experience integrating motion capture, sensor tracking, and hardware into real-time software. Proven ability to develop interactive 3D environments and custom applications using Unreal Engine, and deploy complex systems at client sites. Expertise in VR/AR development, audience engagement technologies, and visual scripting.

Eager to leverage extensive technical and project management skills to drive innovative solutions and enhance user experiences for clients.

Interactive Systems Developer - Freelance/Self Employed - New York

(2020-02)

• Integrated motion capture, sensor tracking, and hardware systems with real-time software applications for interactive and visualization workflows.
• Engineered real-time visualization systems, interactive 3D environments, and custom desktop applications within Unreal Engine.
• Deployed and configured interactive systems at client sites, encompassing sensor placement, hardware setup, cable routing, low-voltage system connectivity, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Constructed real-time interactive audience experiences, such as character mirroring and event triggering, leveraging Kinect V2, Azure Kinect, and Stereolabs ZED 2 sensors.
• Utilized Rokoko motion capture solutions, including suit, gloves, and facial capture, to generate real-time character performances and establish animation pipelines in Unreal Engine.
• Designed and enhanced interactive VR experiences for product advertising utilizing Meta Quest and Unreal Engine.

IT Project Manager - Latvia State Radio & Television Center - Riga

(2018-10 - 2020-01)

• Directed a 10-person team of software developers and designers to deliver innovative solutions with a focus on user experience for over 200 internal clients and 20+ state-owned companies.
• Revamped internal project management software (Oracle, Confluence, Jira), used by 200+ employees, enhancing usability by 45% and enabling department leads to more effectively track and report Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics.
• Facilitated stakeholder meetings to define deliverables, assign roles, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment with project deadlines.
• Oversaw quality assurance of deliverables to confirm compliance with specifications prior to client submission.

IT System Administrator - Latvia State Radio & Television Center - Riga

(2017-10 - 2018-10)

• Administered Jira and Confluence environments, implementing add-ons, plugins, and extensions to augment project and task management capabilities.
• Managed user accounts and access controls for both local and remote staff, ensuring adherence to security policies and best practices.
• Conducted scripted and behavior-driven user tests across sandbox, pre-production, and production environments to validate system reliability.
• Enhanced data analytics and reporting by developing detailed charts and dashboards with EazyBI, significantly increasing usability for stakeholders.
• Delivered training and support to internal and off-site users, optimizing system adoption and resolving recurring technical issues.

Server/Waiter - The Broadmoor Hotel - Colorado Springs

(2016-09 - 2017-09)

• Provided high-quality food and beverage service across Room Service, Banquets, and Restaurants within a 5-star, 5-Diamond luxury hotel environment.
• Delivered personalized guest service, ensuring satisfaction and upholding the hotel's reputation for excellence.
• Coordinated with kitchen and service teams to guarantee timely and accurate order fulfillment for both individual and large-scale events.
• Adapted to diverse service settings, ranging from intimate in-room dining to high-volume banquets serving hundreds of guests.
• Maintained meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced setting while upholding stringent health, safety, and hospitality standards.

Project Manager / Show Designer - Svetku Agentura - Riga

(2014-11 - 2016-09)

• Directed technical and operational coordination for large-scale events with Latvia's premier national pyrotechnics company.
• Managed projects through their entire lifecycle, including client engagement, budget planning, logistics, task assignment, and supervision of preparation and execution phases.
• Increased company profits by 17% through strategic networking and public relations initiatives, resulting in an expanded client base.

Master's degree - International Marketing and Business Management - Riga Stradins University (2017-09 - 2019-09)

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration - Turiba University (2012-09 - 2016-05)