MANOUJ
GOVINDARAJU
Architecting immersive worlds across VR, AR, MR & beyond
Results-driven Senior Unity Developer and XR Engineer with over 11 years of experience building immersive interactive experiences across VR, AR, MR, and large-scale projection-mapped environments. Masters in Interactive Media and Game Development.
About Me
I'm an artist at heart, constantly exploring innovative ventures that blend creativity and technology. With a Masters in Interactive Media and Game Development, I've spent over 11 years crafting interactive experiences and immersive games across VR, AR, MR, and large-scale projection-mapped environments.
Merging artistic instincts with technical expertise is where I thrive — whether designing captivating XR experiences, architecting multiplayer systems, or leading cross-functional teams of 10+ developers through complex multi-project delivery.
When I'm not creating, you'll find me experimenting with the latest tech trends, sketching new ideas, enjoying a good sci-fi movie, or diving into video games.
Core Competencies
- XR Development (VR / AR / MR)
- Multiplayer & Networking Systems
- Projection Mapping
- Cross-Platform Deployment
- CI/CD Pipelines & Version Control
- CPU / GPU / Memory Profiling
- Unity3D Performance Optimisation
- Rapid Prototyping
- Volumetric Video & Point Cloud
- AI / ML Integration
- Shader Graph & VFX Graph
- UI / UX Design (Figma)
- Technical Leadership & Design
- Agile / Scrum Methodology
- Mentoring & Staff Development
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Multi-Project Delivery
- Stakeholder Communication
Featured Projects
Level Up Live
Cutting-edge interactive airsoft experience with 8K projection-mapped imagery, surround sound, live scoring, and smart targets across a seamless 180° gamified environment.
The 'U' Experience
Magic Leap MR orientation app for the University of Miami with a MagicVerse-layered 3D campus map helping freshmen explore programs, services, and landmarks.
Climate Change Pinball
An XR journey transforming traditional pinball into an immersive climate-change experience with global collaboration mechanics.
Cardiac Auscultation Training
Immersive VR medical training for the Gordon Center at U. Miami — virtual hospital with condition-specific avatars and step-by-step diagnostic guidance.
Moles
An augmented reality artwork connecting photographs to personal video reflections on what our skin reveals about identity and risk.
Experience
- Architected immersive projection-mapped multi-wall interactive environments using Unity3D with spatial storytelling and real-time responsive content.
- Engineered robust multiplayer player and spectator applications over custom network protocols synchronising game state and real-time metrics across devices.
- Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of 10+ Unity developers, 3D artists, and technical interns via Agile/Scrum with bi-weekly sprints and code reviews.
- Optimised Unity build pipelines and runtime performance achieving consistent 60+ FPS through LOD systems, draw call batching, and shader optimisation.
- Developed and deployed 10+ immersive XR applications across engineering, medical simulation, and architectural visualisation.
- Integrated advanced interaction systems: image/object recognition (ARCore, ARKit), gesture tracking (Nuitrack, Manomotion), and voice control.
- Achieved significant graphic performance improvements via static batching, occlusion culling, shader optimisation, and asset compression.
- Mentored junior developers on Unity best practices, XR design patterns, and performance profiling.
- Led UI/UX design and front-end development for Cognizant's enterprise PLATINUM platform using JavaScript, AngularJS, and CSS.
- Developed responsive web applications for engineering tools improving workflow efficiency across cross-regional teams.
- Produced marketing collateral and branded assets using Adobe Creative Suite within agile sprint-based delivery.
Let's build
something immersive.
Have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or simply have a question? I'm always open to discussing new XR ideas, Unity opportunities, and creative challenges.