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Saihesh Maharaj

Senior Unity XR Developer specializing in VR training simulations

The Boiler RoomRaisethorpe Secondary SchoolPietermaritzburg, South Africa11 Years ExperienceSenior Level

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Unity VR training-sim team lead who built a custom mining training simulator integrating specialized winder hardware, then boosted facilitator and trainee engagement with connection guidance, automated setup via Raspberry Pi 5, and in-VR task highlighting. Also implemented multiplayer features using Photon and iterated based on user feedback (e.g., customizable mixed-reality passthrough windows), using Azure DevOps/Boards for structured triage and delivery.

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Key Strengths

  • Led a team delivering VR training simulator with custom hardware integration
  • Improved facilitator usability by adding hardware connection indicator/guide and automating setup via Raspberry Pi 5
  • Designed VR user guidance features (pause menu, fade transitions, cursor/highlights) to reduce confusion and improve engagement
  • Feedback-driven iteration: logged stakeholder/user input in Azure Boards/SharePoint and shipped customizable passthrough window setup
  • Troubleshot multiplayer networking issues in Photon (regional/configuration connection problems)
  • Reduced merge conflicts by splitting workstreams and coordinating via Azure DevOps with disciplined version control practices

Reference Highlights

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  • Attention to detail in development
  • Generates ideas to enhance gameplay quality/user experience
  • Improves user and facilitator performance
  • Strong contributor to hardware simulator development
  • Seasoned/senior-level developer
  • Strong XR expertise
  • Good communicator when resolving technical issues
  • Collaborative problem-solving (incorporates team ideas)
  • Organized and proactive in managing sprints/tasks
  • Respectful and helpful to artists, designers, superiors, and clients
  • Client-focused and responsive to feedback/needs
  • Teachable and improves with coaching (time management)

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Experience

TEAM LEADThe Boiler Room · Jan 2023 – Present
UNITY XR DEVELOPER (LEAD DESIGN) MANAGER9D Virtual Reality · Feb 2022 – Present
GAME DEVELOPER FACILITATORMidlands Computer & Business College · Feb 2022 – Dec 2022
FLOOR MANAGERSave Cash and Carry · Mar 2018 – Present
ASSISTANT MANAGERShell Ron Fraser Motors · Mar 2015 – Present

Education

Raisethorpe Secondary Schoolhigh_school (2014)

Languages

English

Certifications

Unity Game Developer AssociateOfficial Unity Certified User (Artist)Official Unity Certified User (Programmer)Official Unity Certified User (VR Developer)IC3 GS6 End User Computing

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Saihesh MaharajSenior Unity XR Developer specializing in VR training simulations