Hi, I’m Don Cameron. I’m a delivery-oriented senior software developer and team lead specializing in full-stack real-time 3D digital twins on immersive multi-user platforms. My work spans VR training, geospatial digital twins, immersive multi-user conferencing, and BIM/CAD pipelines. I focus on end-to-end 3DRT solutions, performance, and reusable components that scale. I’m comfortable leading cross-functional teams, architecting robust software, and turning complex data into intuitive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with customers and colleagues to ship high-impact demos and production-ready platforms.

Don Cameron

Hi, I’m Don Cameron. I’m a delivery-oriented senior software developer and team lead specializing in full-stack real-time 3D digital twins on immersive multi-user platforms. My work spans VR training, geospatial digital twins, immersive multi-user conferencing, and BIM/CAD pipelines. I focus on end-to-end 3DRT solutions, performance, and reusable components that scale. I’m comfortable leading cross-functional teams, architecting robust software, and turning complex data into intuitive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with customers and colleagues to ship high-impact demos and production-ready platforms.

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Hi, I’m Don Cameron. I’m a delivery-oriented senior software developer and team lead specializing in full-stack real-time 3D digital twins on immersive multi-user platforms. My work spans VR training, geospatial digital twins, immersive multi-user conferencing, and BIM/CAD pipelines. I focus on end-to-end 3DRT solutions, performance, and reusable components that scale.

I’m comfortable leading cross-functional teams, architecting robust software, and turning complex data into intuitive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with customers and colleagues to ship high-impact demos and production-ready platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Development Lead/Manager at Unity Technologies/Capgemini
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led teams of developers on 3D real-time industrial solutions using Unity 3D; organized project development leads to establish software engineering best practices; built reusable components for rapid 3D real-time development; managed career growth for developers. Notable projects included an Apple Vision Pro geospatial application and immersive training tools, a VR electrical helper training app, and a motion capture system for Universal Studios.
Product Designer/Developer at Precision Orthotics
January 1, 2005 - November 17, 2025
Developed an end-to-end .NET solution to automate ordering and invoicing; evolved the application as the business matured; built a Databricks ETL pipeline and Power BI dashboards to optimize sales; the new system tripled workload capacity and paid for itself within 9 months.
Team Leader/Production Manager at UC Workspace
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Led a team of 10 developers, testers and support staff to deliver and support award-winning video conferencing products; drove agile, scalable architecture; provided ETL for BI reporting; prototyped XR collaboration products; reorganized dev streams per ISO-9001.
Dev Team Lead / Application Architect at Alberta Students Finance
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Led development and maintenance of a large student finance system with 15 team members; established QA processes (ISO 9001/CMMI); built CI/CD pipelines and a rules-based loans engine; migrated legacy systems to the cloud using Azure.
Lead Developer at Maximus Canada
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Led analysts and developers on the Premium Assistance Application; delivered the project in record time.
Application Architect at EDS (now Hewlett Packard)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Senior member of the Rapid Tech Response Team; led teams on troubled projects; developed a .NET migration factory to migrate legacy systems; educated teams on emerging .NET technologies.
Designer/Developer / Technical Analyst at BC Health
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Designed and developed the Chronic Disease Management System; evaluated and implemented client/server tools; introduced ITIL-based processes; built integration prototype tying Windows clients to Oracle data via TCP/IP.
Technical Portfolio Manager at BC Government Ministry of Finance
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Managed a portfolio of IT projects; guided architecture and delivery; ensured governance and process maturity.
Application Architect at Manitoba Public Insurance
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Led architecture for insurance-related applications; delivered scalable solutions.
Unity Client Engineer / Senior Developer at Studio 13 Solutions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built multiple real-time Unity client applications for geospatial visualization and live-data monitoring; delivered a Unity + Cesium geospatial digital twin POC with AI-driven natural language queries and PostGIS-backed data streaming; created reusable Unity components for map layers, styling, interaction, and high-performance rendering.
Software Development Lead/Manager at Unity Technologies/Capgemini
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Led teams of developers on 3D real-time industrial solutions using Unity; built CAD/BIM pipelines; organized reusable components for rapid 3D RT development; managed career growth and project delivery.
Product Designer/Developer / Data Analyst/Engineer at Precision Orthotics
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2025
Developed end-to-end .NET solutions automating ordering and invoicing; built Databricks ETL pipelines and Power BI dashboards to optimize sales; enabled triple workload capacity with scalable BI-enabled processes.
Team Leader / Production Manager at UC Workspace
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Managed a team of 10 developers, testers, and support staff; guided architecture and agile processes; delivered enterprise video conferencing products; led data engineering for BI reporting; prototyped multiuser mixed reality collaboration.
Dev Team Lead at Alberta Students Finance
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2017
Led a 15-member development team; helped move student finance tooling and rules-based assessment toward automation and cloud-based delivery; oversaw QA and CI/CD processes.
Lead Developer at Maximus Canada
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Led development of the Premium Assistance Application; delivered in record time for health care subsidy eligibility.
Application Architect at EDS
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Senior member of the Rapid Tech Response Team; led migration and modernization initiatives; designed .NET migration factory tooling; mentored teams on new technologies.
Designer Developer at BC Health
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Designed and developed the Chronic Disease Management System; evaluated client/server tooling and introduced new development tools.
Technical Portfolio Manager at BC Government, Ministry of Finance
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Directed portfolio of IT initiatives; established ISO-9001 quality processes and lifecycle governance within the ministry’s software projects.
Senior Developer / DE, Enhanced Cancer Surveillance System at Health Canada
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Contributed to real-time data processing and surveillance system enhancements for national health datasets.
Systems Analyst, Harvest Billing System at BC Ministry of Finance
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Analyzed and supported large-scale billing system with complex billing rules and batch processing.
Programmer Analyst, Graphical Mapping at Chevron Canada
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988
Early-career programmer analyst supporting graphical mapping systems for energy sector operations.
Programmer Analyst, Mapping and Scientific Systems at Canterra/Husky Oil
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1986
Early career role focusing on mapping and scientific computing in the oil & gas sector.
Software Development Instructor at University of Victoria
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Software development instruction and knowledge transfer in university setting.
ISO-9001 Quality Manager at Stellar Systems
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Led quality management initiatives to achieve ISO-9001 certification and process improvements.

Education

Databricks Data Engineer at Databricks
January 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Azure Data Fundamentals at Microsoft Learn / Azure
January 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Structuring Neural Network Projects Certification at Coursera
January 1, 2017 - November 17, 2025
Neural Networks and Deep Learning Certification at Coursera
January 1, 2017 - November 17, 2025
Machine Learning Certification at Stanford University
January 1, 2017 - November 17, 2025
Professional Scrum Master Certification at scrum.org
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
Accredited Scrum Master Certification at scrum-alliance.org
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
MS TFS/ALM Training at Microsoft
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
Computer Science/Engineering at University of Calgary
January 1, 1984 - November 17, 2025
Databricks Data Engineer Certification at Databricks
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Azure Data Fundamentals Certification at Microsoft
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Structuring Neural Network Projects Certification at Coursera
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2026
Neural Networks and Deep Learning Certification at Coursera
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2026
Machine Learning Certification at Stanford University
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2026
Professional Scrum Master Certification at scrum.org
January 1, 2016 - April 30, 2026
Accredited Scrum Master Certification at scrum-alliance.org
January 1, 2016 - April 30, 2026
ITIL Certification at ITIL Foundation
January 1, 2016 - April 30, 2026
SPC Software Engineering at Self-Study/Certification
January 1, 1998 - April 30, 2026
Computer Science/Engineering at University of Calgary
January 1, 1984 - April 30, 2026

Qualifications

ITIL Certification
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
ISO-9001 Certification
January 1, 1999 - November 17, 2025
SPC Software Engineering
January 1, 1998 - November 17, 2025
Databricks Data Engineer
January 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Azure Data Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Structuring Neural Network Projects Certification
January 1, 2017 - November 17, 2025
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
January 1, 2017 - November 17, 2025
Machine Learning
January 1, 2017 - November 17, 2025
Professional Scrum Master Certification
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
Accredited Scrum Master Certification
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
ITIL Certification
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
MS TFS/ALM Training
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
ISO-9001 Certification
January 1, 1999 - November 17, 2025
SPC Software Engineering
January 1, 1998 - November 17, 2025
Databricks Data Engineer Certification
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Azure Data Fundamentals Certification
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Structuring Neural Network Projects Certification
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2026
Neural Networks and Deep Learning Certification
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2026
Machine Learning Certification
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2026
Professional Scrum Master Certification
January 1, 2016 - April 30, 2026
Accredited Scrum Master Certification
January 1, 2016 - April 30, 2026
ITIL Certification
January 1, 2016 - April 30, 2026
SPC Software Engineering
January 1, 1998 - April 30, 2026
Computer Science/Engineering
January 1, 1984 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other