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Hi there! I'm Troy! 👋

Principal Software Engineer | Research & Development

I am an experienced engineering leader specializing in high-performance graphics, simulation, and interactive technologies. My work sits at the intersection of R&D, Industry 4.0, and immersive experiences (XR).

🚀 Currently seeking new opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in robotics, simulation, or complex systems engineering.

🛠 Tech Stack & Focus Areas

  • Research & Development: Prototyping, Industry 4.0, and IoT solutions.
  • Simulation & Robotics: Autonomy, physics-based simulation, and digital twins.
  • Graphics Programming: Vulkan, OpenGL, C++, and Shader development.
  • Web Technology: React, TypeScript, Vite, Python, and FastAPI.
  • Game Engines & XR: Unity3D, Godot, Unreal Engine, and XR (VR/AR/MR) technologies.

🔭 Recent Projects

🌐 Web & Front-End

🎮 Games & Immersive

🦀 Graphics & Systems

  • Vulkan Cube - A clean, low-level implementation of the Vulkan API.
  • OpenGL Cube - Graphics fundamentals and pipeline exploration.
  • Cozy Acres GL - Town generator tool. Inspired heavily by Animal Crossing (GameCube Edition).

💼 Professional Journey

  • Principal Software Engineer @ Verizon – Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Senior Software Engineer @ Scanifly – Digital Twin technology for placing 3D solar panels.
  • Manager, Software Development @ Charles Schwab – Manager of Schwab Advisor Center and Thematic mobile back-ends.
  • Senior Software Engineer @ Wave – Building the future of virtual concerts in Virtual Reality.
  • Senior Software Engineer @ Viewer Ready – Developing VR sports titles like Pitch-Hit and Super Hoops.

📬 Let's Connect

⚡ Fun fact: I have participated in over 50 game jams/hackathons! I love the challenge of building something from zero to one in a weekend.

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    Practicing C++ and Vulkan

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  2. opengl-cube opengl-cube Public

    Practicing C++ and OpenGL

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