Vinod Asokan

Remote Spark - Spark Plug Engine, Unity, Augmented reality (HoloLens), C#, C++

• Designed user interfaces and enhanced augmented reality (AR) user experiences for HoloLens application, Remote Spark.
• Mapped raw HoloLens inputs (voice command, gestures, hand tracking) and events to app interactions, enabling seamless manipulation of holograms within application.
• Implemented robust cache management system to locally store downloaded assets from backend, optimizing asset retrieval for enhanced performance.
• Profiled memory use of RemoteSpark to optimized resource usage and to reduce memory consumption by 50%, there by imposing frame rates.
• Contributed to debugging and feature development for in-house game engine, ensuring its efficiency and functionality.

Thesis Project - Unity3D, C#

• Created Android and HoloLens projects incorporating augmented reality for rendering game levels. Implemented target assistance techniques Sticky, Gravity, and Bubble on cursor to assess their performance in both Mobile and Head-mounted Augmented Reality environments.

Identifying surfaces in Spatial Data (Internship) - C#, Urho3D, HoloLens

• Developed Universal Windows Platform (UWP) application capable of extracting Spatial data from HoloLens, transforming point cloud data into mesh chunks.
• Implemented mesh merging mechanism where these chunks combine to create cohesive mesh, guided by surface normal and perceived distance from ceiling or floor.
• Aiming to categorize spatial data effectively, application converts mesh into four distinct categories: Floor, Ceiling, Walls, and Table Surface.

Asura: Vengeance Edition–Unity3D

• As lead developer Spearheaded development of Vengeance Expansion for rogue-like game Asura.
• Engineered optimization tools for level designer to improve collision detection, textures, materials, particle effects to enhance frame rates in timed trial mode, ensuring smoother gaming experience.
• Integrated Steam achievements and implemented multi-language support to broaden accessibility and user engagement.

Augray App - Unity3D, Vuforia SDK, PlayMaker

• Developed framework aimed at removing reliance on third-party visual scripting solution for Unity 3D.
• Implemented augmented reality (AR) experiences within application using Vuforia image recognition. This enabled loading of Unity prefabs on scanning markers, providing users with interactive mini-games.

Client Projects - Unity3D, C#

• Developed engaging Microsoft Kinect-based games (Penalty kick and AR Runner) for user engagement and showcase of client products in public spaces.
• Designed AR and VR (Cardboard and Gear VR) mini-games for clients using Vuforia SDK and Unity3D, enhancing customer engagement and product visibility.

Madagascar World - Unity3D, C#, Facebook SDK

• Developed new features for open-world MMO game, worked on UI and parts of Inventory management.
• Created physics-based mini-games as part of in-game events within MMO world.
• Integrated Facebook login feature seamlessly with in-house frameworks, implementing COPA-certified registration and login flows for enhanced security and compliance.

Math Blaster Mobile - Unity3D, C#

This project involved porting a web-based application to mobile platform. Responsibilities included adapting controls from PC to mobile, modifying gameplay for three mini-games to align with mobile interface, and collaborating with backend team to address and resolve multiplayer bugs.

Operation Gezi - Unity3D, C#, Smart Fox

• Established framework for online multiplayer strategy game utilizing Unity network-scripts and Smart-Fox server.
• Implemented key features, including navigation system, mini-map, squad formations, and special powers for hero characters within game.

Hit wicket - Unity3D, C#, Xbox Kinect

• Utilized Unity Kinect SDK to implement player bowling action recognition. Created 3D character in game to simulate bowling cricket ball with accurate velocity and spin.

Top Gun Windows Phone 7 - XNA 4.0, C# mobile edition:

• Developed 3D action game based on movie Top Gun for Windows 7 mobile platform using XNA 4.0 and C#.
• Implemented loading and rendering of 3D models within game.
  Utilized XML files for dynamically loading game levels upon request.
  Designed and implemented game UI and HUD Manager.
  

Don Facebook - Flash CS5 and Action Script 3.0:

• Created 2D game for Facebook platform to promote movie Don2.
• Developed User Interface Manager, contributed to gameplay mechanics, and designed six mini-games based on game world.
  Implemented using Flash CS5 and Action Script 3.0.
  

Kochadaiyaan Kingdom Run - Unity3D, C#:

• Developed Unity3D runner game, Kochadaiyaan Kingdom Run.
• Implemented XML-based level loading system, UI Manager, and AI components.
  

Game Changer Manager (Authentication and Analytics) - Unity, C#:

• Collaborated with client's backend team to create Unity package distributed to partner developers.
• Package functioned as middleware enabling player authentication with Game Changer server, tracking achievements, scores, and analytics such as time spent on game, coins earned, and dollars spent on in-app purchases.