Padraig Daly

• IT Skills:
• Hardware troubleshooting & repair (PCs, servers)
  Networking (LAN, WAN, VPN)
  Software installation & support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  Active Directory, Office 365
  Help Desk/Technical Support (ticketing systems like Jira or Zendesk)
  Data backup & recovery
  Cybersecurity basics (firewalls, antivirus, etc.)
  
• AV Skills:
• Setting up projectors, microphones, speakers, and other audio-visual equipment
  Video conferencing systems (Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams)
  AV system configuration (mixing consoles, signal processors)
  Camera operation and live-streaming
  Signal routing (HDMI, VGA, CAT6, etc.)
  Lighting and soundboard operation for live events
  

• Generated innovative artistic concepts to resonate with diverse audiences
• Utilised Photoshop, Illustrator and Procreate to create digital art and animations.
• Used strong understanding of colour theory, composition and perspective to produce final artworks.
• Collaborated with other artists, designers and creatives to achieve project goals.
• Adapted to new techniques and technologies quickly and efficiently.
• Exhibited artwork in galleries, museums and online platforms.
• Interpreted briefs and selected appropriate tools to realise client objectives.
• Manipulated designs using AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite and V-Ray to realise customer requirements.
• Designed virtual reality tours to enable customer visualisation of completed projects.
• Modelled and textured assets to create technical and aesthetic specifications.
• Developed and produced 3D design solutions tailored to varied client conditions.
• Used 3ds Max and Maya to design and visualise complex 3D projects.

VR/AR Development Skills

• 3D Modeling & Asset Creation: Proficient in creating and integrating 3D models, textures, and animations using tools like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max. Experience optimizing assets for real-time rendering in VR/AR environments.
• Game Engines (Unity/Unreal Engine): Skilled in Unity and Unreal Engine for building interactive VR/AR applications, including asset integration, physics, and scene management. Strong understanding of C# (Unity) and Blueprints/C++ (Unreal) for scripting and logic implementation.
• VR/AR Platforms & SDKs: Familiar with major VR platforms (e.g., Oculus, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR) and AR frameworks (e.g., ARCore, ARKit, Microsoft HoloLens). Proficient in using SDKs like Vuforia, AR Foundation, or OpenXR for developing immersive experiences.
• Spatial Computing & Interaction Design: Expertise in designing intuitive user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for VR/AR, focusing on natural interaction patterns, spatial navigation, and multi-sensory feedback (haptics, audio cues).
• VR/AR Hardware Integration: Hands-on experience working with various VR headsets, motion controllers, hand-tracking devices, and AR glasses. Familiar with hardware calibration and performance optimization for smooth VR/AR experiences.
• 3D Spatial Mapping & Scene Understanding: Proficient in spatial mapping techniques for AR, including real-time depth sensing, surface recognition, and environmental interaction to enable realistic AR overlays and object placements.
• Networking & Multi-user VR/AR: Experience in developing multi-user VR/AR environments, allowing real-time collaboration and interaction across users. Knowledge of networking frameworks for syncing object states and user actions.
• Performance Optimization: Skilled in optimizing VR/AR applications to maintain high frame rates and low latency, including level-of-detail (LOD) management, shader optimization, and memory management for both mobile and high-end VR/AR systems.
• Scripting & Programming: Proficient in C#, C++, and JavaScript for developing custom behaviors, interactions, and game mechanics in VR/AR projects. Familiar with using APIs and libraries to extend functionality (e.g., VR physics, AI integration).
• Prototyping & Testing: Ability to rapidly prototype VR/AR concepts and test them iteratively. Experience conducting user testing to gather feedback on user interactions, comfort, and immersion.
• Augmented Reality UI/UX Design: Specialized in creating intuitive AR user interfaces, balancing the blend of virtual elements with real-world views. Experience in overlaying information, dynamic content, and user prompts in a non-intrusive manner.