Olivier Wervers

Creative Technology

About Me

I'm a creative programmer with a passion for themed entertainment. In particular I love entertaining people by using technology to create and enhance unique experiences. Making what would otherwise be static or virtual into truly dynamic and interactive treats.

Software

Game Engines (Unity, Unreal)
Source Control (Perforce, Git)
Adobe (Ps, Pr, Af, Xd)
TouchDesigner

Languages

Programming (C#, C++)
Web (HTML5, Node, PHP, SQL, SCSS)
Scripting (Lua, Python)

Frameworks

Windows Forms and WPF
Web (React, Laravel)
OpenGL

Technologies

VR (Vive (Pro), Oculus Rift/Quest)
Arduino
Show (Projection Mapping, DMX Lighting Control)

Projects

Halloween Projection Mapping

Large scale projection mapping for a 5-star vacation park.

Klokhuis Game Studio

Game creation platform for kids made for the TV show "Het Klokhuis"

Shattered Lights - VR

A horror VR game where every step in game is a step in real life.

Barrel Roll

Rolling a barrel down a hill with a custom controller.

Experience

Saxion · saxion.nl
Lecturer HBO Software Development

Teaching the next generation of software developers though practical assignments.

Holovis · holovis.com
Software Solution Architect

Developing interactive experiences for theme parks and attractions.

Boldly-XR · boldly-xr.com
Immersive Experience Developer

Bringing extended reality technologies like AR and VR to everyone utilizing the latest web and smartphone capabilities.

Alterface Projects - Interactive Dark Rides · alterface.com
R&D Programmer Intern

Developing prototypes for cutting edge theme park attraction concepts from well-known clients.

OLLES - Leisure and Entertainment Software · olles.nl
Software Developer (Business Owner)

Working on "The Klokhuis Gamestudio", an online game creator for kids commissioned by the NTR (Dutch public broadcaster).

De Animatie Compagnie · goedesfeer.nl
Recreational Entertainment

Organising and hosting activities at Vacation Park "De Leistert". Like theater shows, game shows, sports and games.

Wooden Plank Studios · woodenplankstudios.com
Game Programmer Intern

Developing a local multiplayer party game with a focus on taking the action outside of the game.

Education

Breda University of Applied Science · buas.nl
Cum Laude - HBO Bachelor Creative Media and Games Technologies

Project based learning with multi-disciplinary teams (programming, art, design and producers) ranging in size from 4 to 30 members. Both short (2 weeks) to long (academic year) projects. Focus on discovering specilization within the technical side of creative media and game technologies.

ROC A12 · a12.nl
MBO Level 4 Game Development

Learning about different methods of software development (Like Agile Scrum), and communicating the technicalities of a project through the means of documentation and diagrams. Working with C++, C#, web and mobile.