Samuel D. Silvermans

Unity 3D Software Engineer / Platform Engineer at Applied Materials (AMAT)

Contributed to in‑house VR applications for simulated education training to supplement technician performance, helping mitigate cost and accelerate product development. Implemented efficient gameplay features, AI interactions, and multiplayer systems while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust VR experiences.

Unity 3D Software Engineer / Astro-Visualizer at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Coordinated migration of Webb VR from a legacy Unity version to a newer engine, ensuring a seamless transition. Expanded Webb VR functionality, created new levels and modules aligned with science education goals, and delivered major VR releases for events and classroom experiences. Worked with educators, astronomers, and designers to meet accessibility and localization needs.

Unity 3D Developer / Contract Position at Blackhound Studios via Upwork

Supported development of Absinth, a mystery‑horror game, by implementing core gameplay features, debugging, and maintaining gameplay functionality. Collaborated across multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Game Design & Coding Instructor at DaVinci School of Engineering

Taught basic game engineering concepts and coding to students, coordinated with instructors and directors to maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment. Led a course designing a game development project and a small gameplay system to encourage participation and learning.

Software QA Tester / Internship at Bethesda Softworks

Collaborated with QA and engineering teams to test and validate multiple video game titles in pre‑production, identifying stability and functionality issues and documenting actions to achieve QA standards.

Programming Tutor at University at Shady Grove

Tutored fellow college students in coding practice, helped learners understand logic, C# syntax, and Unity API usage, and supported lab assignments to reinforce concepts.

Unity 3D Software Engineer / VR Simulation Specialist at Applied Materials

Contribute to the development of in-house VR applications to provide simulated educational training to supplement and support technicians to perform tasks, reducing costs and expediting product development. Expand VR/AR training applications by implementing new features, updates, and fixes. Enhance UI components, audio management, and content tools. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, designers, and educators to define VR training software requirements for code, XR interaction, usability, bug tracking, and optimization. Deliver 12+ VR application modules on a quarterly basis to expand the training library.

Unity 3D Software Engineer at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Part-time role (15 hours/week) to release James Webb Space Telescope updates to the WebbVR application while working alongside a full-time role.

Unity 3D Software Engineer / Astro-Visualist at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Coordinate the migration of WebbVR from a legacy Unity 3D version to a newer engine, ensuring a seamless transition. Expand WebbVR functionality with new levels, features, and modules aligned with the scientific education goals. Collaborate with educators, designers, artists, and astronomy scientists to define software requirements (code, scalability, sustainability), bug tracking, project management, VR UX/UI, localization, accessibility, audio integration, QA, design, and optimization. Deliver major WebbVR releases via Steam Store and Viveport, coordinating with writers to develop promotional posts.