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I am a Geospatial (GIS) and Unreal Engine Developer with a passion for pushing technical boundaries to build innovative solutions in public safety, digital twins, and real-time geospatial intelligence. With 4 years of Unreal Engine development and 5 years of spatial analytics experience, I co-founded Oasis Aero, an award-winning aerospace startup. I enjoy creating technology that redefines how we interact with the world around us. Throughout my career, I've led projects integrating Unreal Engine with geospatial operations for operational intelligence and safety monitoring, working closely with organizations like New Zealand Police and port operators. I thrive on building complex systems that improve decision-making and save lives, and I’m excited to continue innovating at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and real-world challenges.…I am a Geospatial (GIS) and Unreal Engine Developer with a passion for pushing technical boundaries to build innovative solutions in public safety, digital twins, and real-time geospatial intelligence. With 4 years of Unreal Engine development and 5 years of spatial analytics experience, I co-founded Oasis Aero, an award-winning aerospace startup. I enjoy creating technology that redefines how we interact with the world around us. Throughout my career, I've led projects integrating Unreal Engine with geospatial operations for operational intelligence and safety monitoring, working closely with organizations like New Zealand Police and port operators. I thrive on building complex systems that improve decision-making and save lives, and I’m excited to continue innovating at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and real-world challenges.

Reuben Painter

Full Stack Developer, Game Developer, Developer, +2

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I am a Geospatial (GIS) and Unreal Engine Developer with a passion for pushing technical boundaries to build innovative solutions in public safety, digital twins, and real-time geospatial intelligence. With 4 years of Unreal Engine development and 5 years of spatial analytics experience, I co-founded Oasis Aero, an award-winning aerospace startup. I enjoy creating technology that redefines how we interact with the world around us. Throughout my career, I've led projects integrating Unreal Engine with geospatial operations for operational intelligence and safety monitoring, working closely with organizations like New Zealand Police and port operators. I thrive on building complex systems that improve decision-making and save lives, and I’m excited to continue innovating at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and real-world challenges.…I am a Geospatial (GIS) and Unreal Engine Developer with a passion for pushing technical boundaries to build innovative solutions in public safety, digital twins, and real-time geospatial intelligence. With 4 years of Unreal Engine development and 5 years of spatial analytics experience, I co-founded Oasis Aero, an award-winning aerospace startup. I enjoy creating technology that redefines how we interact with the world around us. Throughout my career, I've led projects integrating Unreal Engine with geospatial operations for operational intelligence and safety monitoring, working closely with organizations like New Zealand Police and port operators. I thrive on building complex systems that improve decision-making and save lives, and I’m excited to continue innovating at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and real-world challenges.

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I am a Geospatial (GIS) and Unreal Engine Developer with a passion for pushing technical boundaries to build innovative solutions in public safety, digital twins, and real-time geospatial intelligence. With 4 years of Unreal Engine development and 5 years of spatial analytics experience, I co-founded Oasis Aero, an award-winning aerospace startup. I enjoy creating technology that redefines how we interact with the world around us.

Throughout my career, I’ve led projects integrating Unreal Engine with geospatial operations for operational intelligence and safety monitoring, working closely with organizations like New Zealand Police and port operators. I thrive on building complex systems that improve decision-making and save lives, and I’m excited to continue innovating at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and real-world challenges.

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Independent Software Developer

January 1, 2025 - Present

Architected enterprise-scale geospatial digital twin platform using UE5 and REST APIs, integrating live global datasets with custom automation tools to process 200,000+ spatial features and eliminate manual workflows across traditional GIS applications. Conducted technical validation sessions with NZ Police personnel, demonstrating platform capabilities for operational intelligence and real-time decision-making.

Lead Unreal Engine Developer at Tucumcari Analytics Ltd

November 30, 2024 - August 2, 2025

Architected GIS tools for port infrastructure management, safety monitoring, and asset visualization, enabling data-driven operational decision-making. Built interactive 3D infrastructure models using Unreal Engine, providing real-time situational awareness to port operators and preventing safety incidents through predictive analysis.

GIS Unreal Developer at Smartsky

December 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025

Delivered real-time intelligence through 3D building layouts and infrastructure mapping, enabling rapid tactical decision-making for firefighting teams in complex environments. Led geospatial data integration for an interactive web mapping platform that improved response times across pilot programs with Norwegian fire departments.

GIS Consultant at New Zealand Police

September 30, 2022 - August 2, 2025

Implemented spatial and temporal analysis workflows, utilizing hotspot analysis and data visualization techniques to identify high-risk areas and optimize officer deployment. Enabled targeted field interventions through data-driven intelligence tools that are used to this day by Road Policing to reduce the death rate on New Zealand roads.

GIS Visualisation Developer at Environment Canterbury

May 31, 2022 - August 2, 2025

Delivered 3D visualizations using Unreal Engine and web applications to model Te Waihora's ecological past, present, and future restoration to local Iwi and Council stakeholders.