WORK HISTORY
Gen 2020 – Current
Unity XR Developer, Tech Advisor
Ragtag Agency – Modena, IT
Development of Virtual and Augmented Reality experiences. (www.ragtagagency.com)
My contribution to the team: Software engineering, Unity 3D, VR, AR, Mobile Development.
Dec 2017 – Dec 2019
CTO, Unity VR Developer, 3D Generalist, R&D
Itimere – Bologna, IT
Development of Virtual Reality experiences based on historical reconstructions. (http://www.lamacchinadeltempo.eu)
My contribution to the team: Software engineering, Team Management, Unity 3D, VR, 3D modelling&animation, Motion Capture.
Main partners: Acer, Studio Evil.
Jan 2016 – Dec 2017
Software Engineer, Game Developer, R&D
Funky Bots LLC – Around the world
Proudly working on next generation body motion gaming devices, wearables created by movement junkies (world champ street dancers, martial artists, pro athletes and tricksters).
My contribution to the team: Software engineering, Unity 3D, AR, Gesture Recognition Systems, 3D modelling&animation, Motion Capture, 3d printing.
Main partners: Alcatel One Touch, Intel, Techno Gym.
Apr 2016 – Nov 2016
Tutor (Programming 2)
University of Catania
Mentoring students in carrying out exercises using the C++ programming language.
Aug 2014 – Current
IT Consultant, Social Media Manager, Webmaster
Fondazione Carlo Gajani – Bologna, IT
Managing, updating and maintenance of official site and social pages, computer related troubleshooting.
Mar 2012 – May 2014
Freelancer Developer
ideaforweb – Catania, IT
Software and web development using Java, WordPress, PHP.
Mar 2013 – Jun 2013
Tutor (Computer Graphics)
Academy of Fine Arts of Catania
Mentoring students in carrying out projects using Computer Graphics softwares.
EDUCATION
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Master’s degree in Data analysis and Multimedia
University of Catania, Dipartimento di Matematica e Informatica
Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, Social Media Management, Multimedia, A. I.
2014
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
University of Catania, Dipartimento di Matematica e Informatica
Thesis in Computer Graphics and Gesture Recognition entitled “LIE (Leap Image Editor): a gestural editor for digital images”.
Skills
DEVELOPMENT: Unity 3D, AR, VR, Project Management, Gesture Recognition
PROGRAMMING: C#, OOP, Java, Matlab
DEVICES: Leap Motion, Intel Curie, HTC Vive, Mixed Reality, Oculus GO, Oculus Quest, IOS, Android, Moverio BT-200, Perception Neuron
3D MODELLING, RIGGING, ANIMATION: Blender, iClone, Substance Painter
MOBILE DEVELOPMENT (IOS, Android): Ionic Framework, Angular
TESTIMONIALS
Rosa Mei
CEO / Funky Bots
Mario is a brilliant programmer with a quirky and wild imagination. He is a consummate team player who pours his heart and soul into all his projects. Everyone calls him Super Mario for a reason. He can run and jump across platforms and knows precisely when to power up and throw fireballs.