Phashe Brusley Masemola
XR Developer
Johanessburg
Summary
I am a passionate and experienced XR Developer with a strong background in Unity and immersive technologies. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from VR training simulations to gamified mobile apps, honing my skills in C#, XR frameworks, and Agile development. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead teams, mentor juniors, and contribute to building innovative solutions. My approach is grounded in problem-solving, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering polished, high-performing projects. Whether it's developing custom frameworks or optimizing workflows, I'm always eager to push boundaries and create engaging experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
XR Developer
The Boilerroom
04.2024 - Current
- Lead Developer on multiple XR projects, including: Harmony Diesel Engine Training Sim (5 months): Developed a custom framework, aligned team on project direction, and mentored juniors
- Sandvik LH518 Machine Training (1 month): Fixed bugs and implemented features using a project framework
- AECI PPE Simulation (2 months): Upgraded the project to the Meta All-in-One SDK and optimized 3D models
- CSIR Fraiser Alexander Slam Simulation (December 2024 - Present): Set up the project repository and implemented CI pipelines
- On boarding of developers, 3d artists, and animators, Scrum and repo management
- Established Agile Scrum methodologies, created Azure boards, and ensured CI pipelines were in place for pull request reviews
- Contributed to the company framework and mentored teams on its usage
Junior Unity Developer
Sozolabs
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Worked on projects such as Protea Japan Work Active, TVR, SKA, and Putt n Play
- Developed and maintained Unity applications, integrated RESTful APIs, and implemented localization (English and Japanese)
- Utilized Unity Profiler for optimizing performance and contributed to company frameworks
- Created gamified experiences, such as fitness challenges, with achievements and streaks to engage users
Freelance Developer
SasimIT
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Researched and implemented CPR simulation techniques, calculating force and pace for accuracy
- Collaborated with clients to meet project expectations and deliverables
- Taught interns VR development using VRTK4
Unity Intern
Imagistix Technologies
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed IMX Shooting Range, integrating Raspberry Pi for data collection and Unity for simulation visualization
- Created immersive training scenes and a login system
- Ensured smooth communication between hardware and Unity via UDP
Education
ICT - Intelligent Industrial Systems
Tshwane University of Technology
Soshanguve, GautenSkills
Unity (C#)
Certification
Unity Certified-User Programmer
Timeline
Unity Certified User Artist
10-2024
Unity Certified-User Programmer
09-2024
Unity Certified User VR Developer
09-2024
Certiport VR Specialist
09-2024
XR Developer
The Boilerroom
04.2024 - Current
Freelance Developer
SasimIT
04.2023 - 01.2024
Junior Unity Developer
Sozolabs
07.2022 - 04.2024
Unity Intern
Imagistix Technologies
10.2021 - 07.2022
Hackerrank - C# basic
07-2021
Hackerrank - Python (basic)
07-2021
ICT - Intelligent Industrial Systems
Tshwane University of Technology
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