Arnav Mukherjee

AI & VR Game Researcher at NTU GEM Trailblazer Summer Program

Participated in AI applications for UN SDGs; designed clear user interfaces to improve usability and trust in AI apps; prototyped a camera-based food-type recognition tool; presented findings at program events.

AI Intern at NTU GEM Trailblazer Program

Learned about AI applications to address UN Sustainable Development Goals; designed clear UIs to improve usability and trust in AI apps; trained an AI model to recognize food types and output nutritional scores; prototyped in Figma.

UI Programmer at Eco Resilience Games

Helped develop a VR game that teaches conservation by letting players interact with aquatic life; implemented and updated the UI system for Aquatic Monster and prepared a newer Steam-ready version; showcased at GDC 2025.

Gameplay Programmer at Gach Alympics (RPI)

Built a 2-player micro-game with multiple controllers; created player controls, animations, and physics-driven interactions; developed in Unity.

Software Developer (Personal Project) at Corporate Shrimp

Developed a web-based shrimp office management game with asset production and gameplay logic; used JavaScript (p5.js) and Krita assets; implemented UI and basic game loop.

Software Developer at IBM

Developed a web-based data application to test effectiveness of polygraph in criminal cases; added chatbot functionality using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React; deployed on AWS EC2 via Terraform; project led by IBM employee; generated graphs in JavaScript to support claims; designed team logo; presented at the Rensselaer Center for Open Source Exposition (Aug 2024).

Developer at Corporate Shrimp (Personal Project)

Developed a website management game; used 5.js (JavaScript) for UI and game mechanics; created assets with Krita; generated artwork.

GamePlay Programmer at RPI

Gach Alympics: 2-player micro game with multiple controllers; scripted gameplay mechanics, character interactions; created animations and implemented water physics.

Mechanics Programmer at Leek Week Collection (RPI)

Implemented farming-game mechanics including player interactions, scoring UI, and crop growth system in C# using Unity; tuned gameplay balance and feedback.

Mechanical Programmer at RPI

Leek Week Collection: experimental farming game with player interaction; implemented player scoring, UI, and cro p-growth mechanics in C#, Unity.

Gameplay Programmer & Level Designer at Emotion World (RPI)

Developed a 2D platformer; authored gameplay scripts in Unity; designed and iterated level layouts; integrated assets and mechanics to support engaging player experiences.

GamePlay Programmer and Level Designer at RPI

Worked on Emotional World, a 2D dart-based platformer. Wrote scripts, designed levels, and implemented gameplay systems in Unity.

Lead Programmer at Mail Simulator Project (RPI)

Led a group of 4 to deliver Mail Simulator, an adventure game in a dystopian setting. Implemented 3D first-person controls, item pickups, and post-processing graphics in C# using Unity; created gameplay assets and scripts; contributed to game design and testing.