Hamza Hassene, Developer in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
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Hamza Hassene

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Virtual Reality Developer

Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Toptal member since October 5, 2022

Bio

Hamza Hassene brings over six years of experience in Unity development and five years in the virtual reality industry. He's not just familiar with the tools; he knows how to use them to bring ideas to life. Hamza has managed entire projects on his own, showcasing his capability to handle tasks from start to finish. Additionally, he has led development teams on several medium- to large-scale projects.

Portfolio

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Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Unity3D, Optimization, GitHub...
Unbox vr LLC
C#, Unity3D, Unity Game Assets, Unity3D Native Plugin Interface
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Unity3D, Virtual Reality (VR), C#, GitHub, 3D Lighting, Optimization...

Experience

  • C# - 8 years
  • Unity3D - 6 years
  • Game Development - 6 years
  • Game Physics - 6 years
  • Virtual Reality (VR) - 5 years
  • Optimization - 5 years
  • Game Design - 5 years
  • Networking - 5 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

Unity3D, Virtual Reality (VR), C#, Unity, Unreal Engine

The most amazing...

...journey was crafting Ben10 VR, where advanced hand tracking technology immerses players in a superhero world.

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer

2022 - PRESENT
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  • Developed "The Land," a blockchain game in an open space in VR using the XR Interaction Toolkit 2.0.
  • Guided a six-person team as the project manager for a medical simulation project.
  • Submitted two projects to the Meta Oculus store.
  • Decreased project development time by 50% during the second quarter of 2022.
Technologies: Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Unity3D, Optimization, GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Global Project Management, Oculus Quest 2, Meta Quest, Google Analytics, User Experience (UX), Git, Networking, Game Physics, Metaverse

Senior Unity Developer

2024 - 2024
Unbox vr LLC
  • Led a small development team to create a ground-breaking VR locomotion technology that enables users to walk using their own feet, regardless of scale or boundary limitations.
  • Pioneered innovative solutions for VR locomotion, integrating these systems into high-profile projects, including virtual environments of the Friends show apartments and a simulation of the Simpsons world.
  • Delivered immersive VR experiences that transformed static environments into fully explorable, user-driven spaces, enhancing user interaction and engagement.
  • Managed milestone achievement, ensuring timely delivery of complex features and seamless integration across various VR platforms.
Technologies: C#, Unity3D, Unity Game Assets, Unity3D Native Plugin Interface

Senior VR Developer

2019 - 2022
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  • Developed a multiplayer VR puzzle escape room using Photon Unity Networking (PUN) and the BNG framework.
  • Implemented an optimization system that enables and disables game components based on their distance from all connected players. Helped in improving the project performance by 35%.
  • Prototyped the core mechanics and finished "The Curse Of Topaz" project vertical slice within three weeks.
  • Created a mobile app game master for a VR project. Provided the game master with full control to manage and monitor the game.
Technologies: Unity3D, Virtual Reality (VR), C#, GitHub, 3D Lighting, Optimization, Photon Unity Networking (PUN), Gaming, Game Physics, Game Design, Oculus Quest 2, Oculus, Unity Game Assets, Meta Quest, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Game Development, Git, Networking, APIs, Unity, Metaverse

Game Developer

2018 - 2019
Black House Studio
  • Created a real-time mobile poker game for both Android and iOS platforms. Developed the networking structure using Socket.IO.
  • Created a real-time chat system that supports voice and video recording using C# and Java.
  • Implemented monetization and advertisements on both Android and iOS platforms.
Technologies: C#, Node.js, Networking, Unity3D, Socket.IO, Gaming, Game Physics, Game Design, Augmented Reality (AR), 3D, Video Gaming, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Game Development, Git, APIs, Unity

Game Programmer

2016 - 2018
Crisis
  • Developed a WebGL game, which is considered the first game to simulate "capture the flag" competitions.
  • Created a networking app from scratch that supported 100 concurrent users, using Socket.IO.
  • Developed a set of WebGL games for a gambling platform.
Technologies: C#, JavaScript, Networking, Unity3D, Unity3D Pathfinding, APIs, Socket.IO, JSON, Game Design, 3D, Video Gaming, Unity3D Native Plugin Interface, Game Development

EmegenciaVR

https://youtu.be/4dc4Ka-hs5w
EmergenciaVR is a VR application that helps medical students improve their knowledge by simulating real-life scenarios, providing all required materials, and providing a highly immersive experience. I was the project manager and managed the development team during this project. I had direct contact with the client.

Virtual Reality Application for Stock Visualization

https://youtu.be/wBlZ9Dse8C8
Stock VR is a stock market experience that provides real-time stock quotes and cryptocurrency data, offering users an immersive and interactive platform. It features advanced visualization tools for analyzing financial trends and market data, allowing traders to explore information through dynamic graphs and 3D visualizations. The virtual environment is designed to enhance focus and productivity, giving users a calming space where they can navigate between different stocks and cryptocurrencies with intuitive controls. This project combines real-time data integration with immersive interaction, providing the freedom and tools that modern traders need.

Educational App

https://curioxr.com
Curio XR is a groundbreaking, 100% free virtual and augmented reality application that transforms students' educational experiences like never before! Dive into our user-friendly, controller-free navigation and discover a world of interactive learning. Challenge a friend to a game of 3D tic-tac-toe, get instant help from our AI-powered Study Buddy, immerse yourself in captivating 360 videos, and unleash your creativity on the interactive whiteboard. Current content includes anatomy, chemistry, and geometry, with new features and content every month, thanks to our partnerships with colleges/universities and middle/high schools across the world.

Have an idea? Send it our way, and we’ll make it a reality! Curio XR is designed for students aged 13 and older. Jump into the future of education today with Curio XR!

Riad VR

https://youtu.be/jnxOvCSg3BU
Riad VR is an immersive, high-fidelity virtual reality experience that meticulously recreates the architecture and design of traditional Moroccan Riads. Utilizing advanced 3D modeling and VR technology, every aspect from intricate Zellij tilework to detailed Nekch carvings—has been authentically replicated, allowing users to explore Morocco’s rich cultural heritage in a virtual setting. This solution is ideal for businesses looking to showcase architectural heritage, cultural experiences, or virtual tourism.

Riad VR provides a unique opportunity for businesses to engage clients through immersive storytelling and detailed virtual environments, enhancing customer experiences and brand presence.

Animal Kingdom

https://youtu.be/Hp8YLh_hjpQ
Animal Kingdom is a mixed-reality application that provides an immersive experience for users to interact with and learn about diverse animal species.

Utilizing mixed reality, the app overlays digital information and animations onto the real world, enabling users to observe and interact with animals in their natural habitats. This app offers insights into various animal behaviors, adaptations, and ecosystems, fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

The Curse of Topaz

https://youtu.be/grq5r-DDL5M
The Curse of Topaz is a cooperative game that allows players to solve puzzles. Each party supports five players and provides real-time interaction and voice chat. The players should solve all challenges and find the treasure before the countdown ends.

Ben10 VR

https://youtu.be/putAHK9ZTZ4
Unleash your inner superhero with the B10 VR game. Experience the
a game world like never before.
Through the use of Advanced Hand Tracking Technology, players can
experience the game world in a fully immersive first-person
perspective. and seamless. lifelike hand movements and interactions that put them right in the heart of the action.

The Land

The Land is a blockchain game set in an open space in VR that allows users from all over the world to interact in the metaverse.

The game is built on the blockchain, allowing transactions and asset trading.

FullStars

FullStars is a real-time mobile poker game that allows players to create and join several poker tables from Omaha to Chinese poker. Using a club system, the game encourages players to build clubs and invite new members.
2015 - 2020

Engineer's Degree in Software Engineering

National School of Applied Sciences of Marrakech - Marrakech, Morroco

MAY 2022 - PRESENT

VR Specialist

Certiport

Libraries/APIs

Node.js, Socket.IO, Unity Netcode for GameObjects

Tools

GitHub, Git, Google Analytics, Jira, Confluence

Languages

C#, JavaScript, Python

Frameworks

Unity3D, Photon Unity Networking (PUN), Unity, Unreal Engine

Platforms

Oculus, SteamVR

Storage

JSON

Paradigms

Agile Software Development, Unit Testing

Other

Networking, Virtual Reality (VR), Optimization, XR Interaction Toolkit, APIs, Gaming, Game Physics, Game Design, Oculus Quest 2, Video Gaming, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Game Development, Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image Processing, Prototyping, 3D, Unity Game Assets, Meta Quest, Netcode, Metaverse, Unity Shaders, Unity3D Pathfinding, Remote Config, HTC Vive, Load Balancers, Data Structures, Global Project Management, 3D Lighting, 3D Textures, 3D Animation, Trading, Hand Tracking, Unity3D Native Plugin Interface, 3D Modeling, 3D Texturing, Mixed Reality (MR), Virtual Reality ToolKit (VRTK), Server Optimization, Mesh Optimization

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