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Ben V

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Hi, I’m Ben V, a senior game play & AI engineer and designer based in Auckland, New Zealand.

About

Hi, I’m Ben V, a senior game play & AI engineer and designer based in Auckland, New Zealand. I bring ten years of cross-platform game development experience, delivering independently released titles and leading cross-functional teams through VR/AR projects. I’m passionate about building AI-driven systems and crafting intuitive experiences that scale across devices.

I focus on a holistic, strategic technical approach, creating matched systems and agile workflows that empower end users and teammates alike. I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments, from VR training scenarios to immersive game worlds, with a strong emphasis on UX, usability heuristics, and cross-platform XR solutions.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 8 roles

Gameplay & AI Engineer · Skills VRJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed cross-platform VR/AR gameplay and AI systems, delivering prototypes and features for immersive experiences.

Lead Developer · VR TogetherJan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Directed VR-focused development efforts, establishing architecture and pipelines for cross-team collaboration.

Gameplay Engineer · Hipster WhaleJan 2022 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Contributed gameplay systems and features for a VR/AR project during 2022–2023.

Lead Application Development · E& I ServicesJan 2022 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Prototyping & Technical Design · Skills VRJan 2020 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Game Team Manager · Joy Business AcademyJan 2017 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Gameplay Engineer · Scarlet City StudiosJan 2014 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo
UX Designer – Internship · Orion HealthJan 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Science (First Class Honours) · University of Waikato2030 – 2014

Certifications and awards

First Class Honours2030 – 2014

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