I am Jordan Murphy, Platform Lead and Architect of Avatar Academy, with a strong background in immersive XR development, Unity engineering, and platform delivery. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, defining technical standards, and delivering VR/AR solutions that meet business goals. I am a passionate advocate for immersive technologies and enjoy crafting engaging experiences that push the boundaries of what XR can achieve. I thrive on taking XR projects from concept to deployment, mentoring developers, and collaborating with stakeholders to align platform capabilities with strategic objectives. I am committed to continuous innovation, exploring new technologies, and shaping the technology roadmap for the next 2-5 years to keep the platform ahead of the curve.

Jordan Murphy

I am Jordan Murphy, Platform Lead and Architect of Avatar Academy, with a strong background in immersive XR development, Unity engineering, and platform delivery. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, defining technical standards, and delivering VR/AR solutions that meet business goals. I am a passionate advocate for immersive technologies and enjoy crafting engaging experiences that push the boundaries of what XR can achieve. I thrive on taking XR projects from concept to deployment, mentoring developers, and collaborating with stakeholders to align platform capabilities with strategic objectives. I am committed to continuous innovation, exploring new technologies, and shaping the technology roadmap for the next 2-5 years to keep the platform ahead of the curve.

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I am Jordan Murphy, Platform Lead and Architect of Avatar Academy, with a strong background in immersive XR development, Unity engineering, and platform delivery. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, defining technical standards, and delivering VR/AR solutions that meet business goals. I am a passionate advocate for immersive technologies and enjoy crafting engaging experiences that push the boundaries of what XR can achieve.

I thrive on taking XR projects from concept to deployment, mentoring developers, and collaborating with stakeholders to align platform capabilities with strategic objectives. I am committed to continuous innovation, exploring new technologies, and shaping the technology roadmap for the next 2-5 years to keep the platform ahead of the curve.

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Work Experience

Platform Lead at Mersus Technologies
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead development and strategic direction of immersive XR platform Avatar Academy; manage and mentor development teams, ensuring technical and delivery standards; collaborate with stakeholders to align platform capabilities with business goals; drive constant innovation by creating new features, exploring new technologies, and defining the technology roadmap for the next 2-5 years.
Lead Immersive XR Developer at Mersus Technologies
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led immersive XR projects from concept to deployment; designed and implemented scalable VR solutions using Unity; supported junior developers through technical guidance and reviews.
Immersive XR Developer at Mersus Technologies
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Developed VR/XR applications for enterprise and training use cases; contributed to feature development, optimization, and testing.
Junior Immersive XR Developer at Mersus Technologies
September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Assisted in development of VR experiences and interactive simulations; worked closely with senior developers to build Unity-based solutions.
Virtual Reality Developer at Mersus Technologies
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Developed early-stage VR projects and prototypes.

Education

BSc Game Art & Design at Limerick Institute of Technology
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
First Class Honours Professional Development – Understanding the Management Role at Longford Westminster ETB
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Developing Your Leadership Style at Longford Westminster ETB
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Unity: Beginner to Advanced – Complete Course at Online
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Qualifications

Understanding the Management Role (First Class Honours Professional Development)
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Developing Your Leadership Style
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet