Austin Stangl

Designed and delivered innovative VR training apps for major clients including Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and United Auto Workers, providing OSHA-compliant safety and equipment-use training. Independently developed and deployed standalone VR experiences for Meta Quest and Pico Neo 4 hardware using Agile methodologies. Led QA, gathered user feedback, and refined mechanics and survey prompts to improve engagement and accessibility. Managed live demos at B2B/B2C trade shows to generate leads and drive sales; prototyped game modes and interactive mechanics for VR titles, implemented advanced motion control and Meta Avatar SDK integration. Enhanced visual quality with VFX/SFX, lighting, environments, and animation in Unity. Independently developed and shipped Snapchat AR experiences with 800k+ users and delivered branded AR experiences with intuitive UI showcased at SXSW. Refined UX/UI through external playtests and feedback; 4+ years in game development; 2+ years in retail sales and

Lead XR Software Developer at Tesla Motors

Led XR software development during internship, contributing to VR/AR tooling and projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver XR solutions for automotive contexts.

Sales Specialist at Best Buy

Delivered customer service and technical support for consumer electronics; achieved high customer retention and satisfaction; supported sales targets and collaborated with team on promotions.

Autonomously developing and deploying standalone training experiences for Meta Quest and Pico Neo 4 hardware using Agile methodologies; delivered seamless VR/AR experiences on tight timelines, prototyped game modes and interactive mechanics, and collaborated with global teams to advance immersive projects.

Designed and delivered innovative VR training applications for major clients (Coca‑Cola, Anheuser‑Busch InBev, United Auto Workers); developed standalone VR experiences for Meta Quest and Pico Neo 4, integrated new Meta Avatar SDK, advanced motion, visuals, and onboarding experiences; led QA/testing and cross‑functional coordination via Slack, GitHub, and Jira.