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Hi, I’m Chris McGee, a technical leader passionate about delivering innovative games and immersive multi-device interactive experiences. With over two decades of experience spanning game design, engineering leadership, and full-stack development, I excel at bridging product vision with technical execution across XR technologies, healthcare, entertainment, and consumer tech.
I love mentoring teams and architecting resilient systems that create high-impact solutions. Whether leading VR experiences, building developer tools, or delivering interactive installations, I’m committed to crafting engaging user experiences and driving successful project outcomes.
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Work Experience
Lead Game Developer at Ethereal Matter VR
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped and delivered immersive experiences for the Ethereal Matter robotic chassis using Unity and Meta Quest, enhancing user engagement and showcased at GDC 2025.
Sr. Engineering Manager / Product Leader at Penumbra Inc.
December 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025Developed REAL Toolkit, a React-based QA and developer tool with integrated historical build access and debug utilities, streamlining the development process. Delivered Routerless Kit to simplify tablet-to-headset communications, reducing hardware costs. Enabled seamless OTA and real-time communication across restricted medical network environments, enhancing data transfer reliability and user experience.
Sr. Technical Program Manager → Engineering Manager at Penumbra Inc.
December 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025Managed Therapy View updates across multiple releases ensuring seamless integration and improved user experience. Oversaw development of OTA update systems, developer-facing SDKs, and React-based configuration tools. Spearheaded security audits and MDM compliance features on enterprise-grade Android tablets to strengthen data protection and compliance.
Lead Developer / Manager at Float Hybrid Entertainment
December 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025Designed and built full-stack systems for high-traffic event installations like Copa Cube and Samsung QLED. Developed React-based control apps and real-time displays synced to Unity-driven physical installations. Delivered robust cross-device communication using WebSockets and embedded systems. Led internal and external engineering teams to deploy scalable digital-physical experiences.
Senior Developer / Designer at Float Hybrid Entertainment
December 31, 2016 - July 17, 2025Delivered end-to-end interactive installations for notable brands like Jordan/Nike, Pepsi, and Microsoft, enhancing brand engagement. Built mobile-responsive web apps and sensor-integrated Unity apps. Designed QA tools and dashboards supporting real-time debugging and deployment validation.
Designer / Engineer at Game Industry (LucasArts, EA, Doublefine, Kabam, etc.)
December 31, 2013 - July 17, 2025Contributed code, design systems, and development tools for major AAA game titles including Star Wars: The Force Unleashed I and II and Psychonauts. Developed in-house tools to streamline level creation and cross-team handoff.
Lead Game Developer at Ethereal Matter VR
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped and delivered immersive experiences for the Ethereal Matter robotic chassis using Unity and Meta Quest, enhancing user engagement and showcased at GDC 2025. Managed additional engineers.
Senior Engineering Manager / Technical Product Lead at Penumbra Inc.
December 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025Managed engineering teams building developer platforms, configuration tools, and real-time cross-device systems for medical VR therapy. Led product and engineering strategy for the REAL SDK, enabling external partners to develop therapy apps. Delivered REAL Toolkit, reducing QA/debug cycle times by 30% with integrated React-based utilities and historical build access. Shipped Routerless Kit, eliminating infrastructure complexity in hospital tablet-to-headset communication. Spearheaded OTA and MDM-compliant features, ensuring deployment in restricted medical environments. Collaborated across engineering, QA, compliance, and executive teams to align roadmaps and execution.
Lead Game Developer & Engineering Manager at Float Hybrid Entertainment
December 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025Led development of Copa Cube, a real-time soccer analytics system used by 100K+ players annually. Directed engineering teams delivering interactive brand activations for Samsung QLED, Forza Leaderboards, and Nike/Jordan. Architected full-stack systems with React, Node, and Unity for live physical-digital installations. Built cross-device communication tools with WebSockets and embedded systems. Managed client engagements, internal QA, and external partners from scope to launch.
Senior Developer / Technical Designer at Float Hybrid Entertainment
December 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025Delivered branded interactive systems showcased at CES, E3, SXSW, and NBA All-Star Weekend for partners such as Pepsi, Microsoft, Jordan/Nike, Daqri, Samsung and others. Led Unity and web-based development across sensor-integrated systems. Championed developer tooling and real-time debugging systems for interactive deployments.
Gameplay Designer & Engineer at Various Game Studios (LucasArts, EA, Double Fine, Kabam)
December 31, 2013 - July 17, 2025Built internal tools and gameplay systems for franchises including Star Wars: The Force Unleashed I and II, Psychonauts, Marvel: Nemesis, and Conan. Delivered cross-disciplinary solutions across game design, engineering, and production pipelines.
Lead Game Developer at Ethereal Matter VR
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped and delivered immersive experiences for the Ethereal Matter robotic chassis using Unity and Meta Quest, enhancing user engagement and showcased at GDC 2025. Managed additional engineers.
Senior Engineering Manager / Technical Product Lead at Penumbra Inc.
December 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025Managed engineering teams building developer platforms, configuration tools, and real-time cross-device systems for medical VR therapy. Led product and engineering strategy for the REAL SDK, enabling external partners to develop therapy apps. Delivered REAL Toolkit, reducing QA/debug cycle times by 30% through integrated React-based utilities and historical build access. Shipped Routerless Kit, eliminating infrastructure complexity in hospital tablet-to-headset communication. Spearheaded OTA and MDM-compliant features, ensuring reliable deployment in restricted medical environments. Collaborated across engineering, QA, compliance, and executive teams to align roadmaps and execution.
Lead Game Developer & Engineering Manager at Float Hybrid Entertainment
December 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025Led development of Copa Cube, a real-time soccer analytics system deployed at Copa STC, used by 100K+ players annually. Directed engineering teams delivering interactive brand activations for Samsung QLED, Forza Leaderboards, and Nike/Jordan. Architected full-stack systems with React, Node, and Unity for live physical-digital installations. Built cross-device communication tools with WebSockets and embedded systems. Managed client engagements, internal QA, and external partners from scope to launch.
Senior Developer / Technical Designer at Float Hybrid Entertainment
December 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025Delivered branded interactive systems showcased at CES, E3, SXSW, and NBA All-Star Weekend for partners such as Pepsi, Microsoft, Jordan/Nike, Daqri, Samsung and others. Led Unity and web-based development across sensor-integrated systems. Championed developer tooling and real-time debugging systems for interactive deployments.
Gameplay Designer & Engineer at Various Game Studios (LucasArts, EA, Double Fine, Kabam)
December 31, 2013 - July 17, 2025Built internal tools and gameplay systems for franchises including Star Wars: The Force Unleashed I and II, Psychonauts, Marvel: Nemesis, and Conan. Delivered cross-disciplinary solutions across game design, engineering, and production pipelines.
Education
BA at University of California, Berkeley
August 1, 1990 - June 1, 1994Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Gaming, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment
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