Saihesh Maharaj

About

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.

Experience

Education

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

• 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)