David Tamayo
Senior Software Engineer at FlightSafety International
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolDavid Tamayo is a Senior Software Engineer based in Chicago with a decade of experience building immersive XR and VR applications for education and simulation. He progressed from VR software roles in university labs to industry-facing engineering at FlightSafety International, blending research-driven design with production-grade systems. His background in curriculum and instructional design informs a user-centered approach to sensory technologies, focusing on how immersive experiences enhance learning and performance. Prior work coordinating social-emotional programs and mentoring suggests strong communication and empathy in cross-disciplinary teams. Known for shipping applied XR solutions in both academic and corporate settings, he bridges pedagogical insight and engineering rigor to make complex simulations feel intuitive.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts Applied Psychology, Bachelor of Arts Applied Psychology at University of Illinois ChicagoMaster of Science Curriculum and Instruction - Digital Environments for Learning Teaching and Agency, Master of Science Curriculum and Instruction - Digital Environments for Learning Teaching and Agency at University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAssociate's degree General Studies, Associate's degree General Studies at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
English, Spanish, French
Github Skills (14)
komodo10
unity3d9
multiplayer8
twine7
virtual-reality7
conventions5
oculus5
php4
webxr4
sdk4
steamvr1
openxr1
openvr1
oculus-quest1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
davtamay/eustressAdventure
Jan 2017 - May 2021
Contributions:96 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 4 months
davtamay/AH-SafeSex-Outreach
Dec 2017 - May 2021
Contributions:5 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 5 months
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