Summary
Hessvacio Hassan is a Co-Founder and Lead Developer with 11 years of experience building full‑stack web and immersive experiences, combining Rails, Sinatra, JavaScript, React and Unity3D. He leads product development at Made in Brooklyn Games and previously architected cross‑platform VR learning systems and D&I simulations for Praxis Labs, bringing a practical blend of game tech and web engineering to social impact projects. His background in communications and health science from SUNY Oswego informs a user-centered approach to UX, educational design, and narrative-driven game experiences. At IAC he optimized multi-product React stacks and built configurable interfaces for nontechnical users, showing a knack for making complex systems accessible. He mentors teams and runs internal hackathons, reflecting a commitment to developer growth and best practices. Born and raised in Queens, he channels lifelong game-driven curiosity into creative technical solutions that bridge play, learning, and civic engagement.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Web Development, Web Development at Flatiron School
Bachelor's degree Communication and Media Studies, Bachelor's degree Communication and Media Studies at State University of New York at Oswego
English, Chinese