Hello, I'm Yashraj. As a full-stack and game developer, I specialize in creating dynamic websites and immersive games for Android, iOS, and desktop platforms.
About me
After graduating with a degree in Computer Science, I decided to pursue my passion for game development. I honed my skills in Unity & Unreal Engine,focusing on crafting immersive gaming experiences. I am experienced in programming languages such as C# and C++, adept at turning creative ideas into functional game mechanics. I also have a strong background in web development, with expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies. I love creating visually stunning and user-friendly websites, utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various frameworks to bring concepts to life. My core stack is React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB
My experience
Web Developer
Tennessee Reading Research Center, Knoxville, TN
In my role as a Web Developer at Tennessee Reading Research Center, I design and build web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL. I collaborate with project managers and learning specialists to enhance eLearning solutions and manage cloud-based servers while ensuring quality assurance for live applications. Additionally, I assist in database management, focusing on design and optimization for efficient data storage and retrieval.
April 2024 - CurrentSoftware Development Intern
The Net VR , Austin, TX
As an Virtual Reality Developer at The Net VR, I designed and implemented interactive object behaviors, realistic physics, and immersive UI elements using Unity’s XR Toolkit, boosting user engagement by 25%. Developed and optimized VR environments for Android and iOS, improving frame rates by 30% for smoother performance.
Nov. 2024 - April 2025Software Engineering Fellow, New York
Headstarter AI
As a Software Engineering Fellow at Headstarter AI, I developed and deployed four AI applications utilizing Node.js, Next.js, and MongoDB, hosted on AWS EC2 with Docker, improving response accuracy by 35%. I also built an AI-powered chat system with OpenAI for NLP and secure JWT-based authentication, enhancing user support efficiency by 45%.
July 2024 - Sept. 2024Unity Developer
Goldon Studios, Pune, India
At Goldon Studios, I integrated NFTs into an FPS multiplayer game using Solana blockchain technology, enhancing the value of in-game assets. I designed cross-platform user interfaces for both Android and desktop devices to ensure accessibility and functionality. Additionally, I implemented multiplayer functionality with Photon PUN 2 for seamless online experiences and optimized character animations and cut-scenes to improve performance using techniques like animation compression and LOD systems.
Nov 2021 - March 2022My projects
FPS Multiplayer Shooter
I developed an online first-person competitive multiplayer game.
- C#
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- 3D Game Development
Mad Doctor
Developed a captivating 2D action shooter game using Unity. The game features animated sprites for characters, enemies, and gun shooting.
- C#
- Unity
- 2D Animation
- Tilemap
Toon Tanks
Developed a dynamic 3D tank shooter game using Unreal Engine 5.3. Enhanced gameplay with realistic missile animations, immersive sound effects, and visually appealing VFX.
- Unreal Engine
- C++
- Blueprints
Health-Hub
Built a healthcare platform that streamlined patient registration and appointment scheduling for over 10,000 users.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- HTML / CSS
- Vercel
- Git
- Twilio
Live Docs
Built an improved Google Docs that manages millions of collaborators in real-time.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- HTML / CSS
- Vercel
- Git
- Twilio
My skills
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Git
- Tailwind
- MongoDB
- Redux
- Express
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- C#
- C++
- Unreal Engine Blueprints
- Animation
- Physics Simulation
- Game Design
- AI Programming
- Level Design
- VR/AR Development
Contact me
Please contact me directly at ygaikwad@vols.utk.edu or through this form.