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I'm a creative XR/Game Developer with a Master’s in Digital Media Arts & Engineering and a CS background. I specialize in Unreal Engine and Unity, and I love building immersive experiences, game mechanics, and interactive simulations. I thrive on turning ideas into polished prototypes and scalable systems. Currently pursuing opportunities that encourage collaboration, experimentation, and innovative problem-solving in game development, XR, or digital media production. My work on digital twins for LSU and NASA has sharpened my ability to translate real-world references into believable virtual environments and responsive gameplay.…I'm a creative XR/Game Developer with a Master’s in Digital Media Arts & Engineering and a CS background. I specialize in Unreal Engine and Unity, and I love building immersive experiences, game mechanics, and interactive simulations. I thrive on turning ideas into polished prototypes and scalable systems. Currently pursuing opportunities that encourage collaboration, experimentation, and innovative problem-solving in game development, XR, or digital media production. My work on digital twins for LSU and NASA has sharpened my ability to translate real-world references into believable virtual environments and responsive gameplay.

Kirk McBrayer

Game Developer, Game Designer, Programmer, +5

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I'm a creative XR/Game Developer with a Master’s in Digital Media Arts & Engineering and a CS background. I specialize in Unreal Engine and Unity, and I love building immersive experiences, game mechanics, and interactive simulations. I thrive on turning ideas into polished prototypes and scalable systems. Currently pursuing opportunities that encourage collaboration, experimentation, and innovative problem-solving in game development, XR, or digital media production. My work on digital twins for LSU and NASA has sharpened my ability to translate real-world references into believable virtual environments and responsive gameplay.…I'm a creative XR/Game Developer with a Master’s in Digital Media Arts & Engineering and a CS background. I specialize in Unreal Engine and Unity, and I love building immersive experiences, game mechanics, and interactive simulations. I thrive on turning ideas into polished prototypes and scalable systems. Currently pursuing opportunities that encourage collaboration, experimentation, and innovative problem-solving in game development, XR, or digital media production. My work on digital twins for LSU and NASA has sharpened my ability to translate real-world references into believable virtual environments and responsive gameplay.

Available to hire

I’m a creative XR/Game Developer with a Master’s in Digital Media Arts & Engineering and a CS background. I specialize in Unreal Engine and Unity, and I love building immersive experiences, game mechanics, and interactive simulations. I thrive on turning ideas into polished prototypes and scalable systems.

Currently pursuing opportunities that encourage collaboration, experimentation, and innovative problem-solving in game development, XR, or digital media production. My work on digital twins for LSU and NASA has sharpened my ability to translate real-world references into believable virtual environments and responsive gameplay.

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Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Autodesk Maya

Intermediate

Language

Javanese

Advanced

Work Experience

Graduate Assistant at LSU Digital Twin Project

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Developed a digital twin of LSU’s Engineering facility using Unreal Engine; Implemented room collision volumes for accurate player feedback and navigation; Collaborated with developers and captured real-world references for fidelity

Graduate Assistant – LSU Digital Twin Project at LSU Digital Twin Project

March 1, 2025 - Present

Graduate Assistant – NASA Digital Twin Project (LSU & Sev1Tech) at NASA Digital Twin Project (LSU & Sev1Tech)

November 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Helped build an interactive digital twin of the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility; Focused on game mechanics and asset manipulation in Unreal Engine; Worked closely with a team to meet project deliverables and timelines

Intern – XR Lab, LSU DMAES at LSU DMAE XR Lab

August 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Contributed to the development of “Keepsake,” a 2D side-scroller platform game; Designed levels, blueprints, UI, lighting, and game art using Unreal Engine; Gained hands-on experience with game mechanics and design iteration