Jatish Kathard

XR Unity Developer at a German company developing VR and WebGL training simulations for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic education across Africa and Germany, Built immersive Unity-based applications for industrial skills development and safety training using XR technologies. Developed and presented a VR electrical safety simulation in Ethiopia for technical and workforce training initiatives. I was a lead on certain projects and provided guidance to developers.

XR Unity Developer at Christiani Africa (2024 – 2026)

XR Unity Developer at a German company developing VR and WebGL training simulations for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic education across Africa and Germany, Built immersive Unity-based applications for industrial skills development and safety training using XR technologies. Developed and presented a VR electrical safety simulation in Ethiopia for technical and workforce training initiatives. I was a lead on certain projects and provided guidance to developers.

Unity at The Boiler Room Production (2023 – 2024)

Unity, with a portfolio of six projects for esteemed clients like Anglo American and VBKom. Leveraged XR and VR technologies to elevate user engagement.

Implemented

Firebase for seamless real-time data synchronization enhancing application performance. Demonstrated expert proficiency in C# programming. Led end-to-end game development, from concept to deployment. Collaborated effectively with diverse cross-functional teams, ensuring project excellence.

Employed

Photon for multiplayer project integration.

Unity Developer at Freelance (2020 – 2023)

I successfully developed a 2D infinite jump game for a client. The game features a dynamic environment with various obstacles requiring strategic navigation. Additionally, players have access to power-ups to enhance their progress. The game incorporates moving platforms and destructible surfaces, providing an engaging and challenging gameplay experience.

Game Tester at LionBridge Game Studio

Participated in voluntary game testing for mobile and PC platforms, including first and third-person shooters. Focused on improving game quality and user experience through extensive testing.

Game Design and development – AIE, Academic Institute of Excellence, Midrand (2021 – 2021)