Hi! I'm Shivi,

an MSc Game Studies and Engineering graduate and Extended Reality researcher based in Klagenfurt, Austria. I'm looking to apply my skills and experience to the industry as a designer or developer.

With my numerous game jam experiences and hobby projects, I've had the opportunity to design and deliver single- and multi-player experiences across various genres, using a range of engines including Unity and Unreal Engine. These hands-on experiences have given me a strong foundation in game development, from solo projects to team collaborations.

For 3 years, I've been a researcher at the University of Klagenfurt, working on various AR and VR-related projects using Unity. My current research focuses on point cloud streaming and has led to the publication of 5 papers on this topic. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the technical aspects of XR development.

I hold a Red-White-Red Card Plus that allows me unlimited labour market access in Austria without requiring a work permit.
I'm now looking for opportunities as a software, video game, or AR/VR developer in the industry.
I'm open to starting a PhD in games- or XR-oriented research or work as a research software engineer as well, making use of my experience in academia.

In addition to being fluent in English and Hindi, I have intermediate-level German skills (B1).

To learn more about my background, research experience, and game development projects, please visit the following links:

• My CV (PDF) and more about me
• Game Projects
• Academic Work
• Non-Game Projects
• Blog

You can reach me at shivivats7@gmail.com.