Javier Davalos

Founder at Overlay - Mixed Reality

Javier Davalos is a prominent figure in the field of augmented and virtual reality, serving as the Founder of Overlay - Mixed Reality since September 2016. He is particularly known for his role as the lead developer and designer of Figmin XR, a no-code platform that allows users to create, collect, and interact with holograms. This project received significant recognition, including a major grant from Magic Leap, and was launched in early 2020.1

Professional Background

Davalos has an extensive background in game development and software engineering, with notable positions including:

Senior Software Engineer at Trion Worlds, Inc. (2013-2016): He worked on the AAA MMORPG RIFT, where he was responsible for multiple features including the Wardrobe system and the Auction House.1
Gameplay Engineer at Booyah (2012): Involved in various aspects of game development within small teams.1
Senior Software Engineer at Disney Mobile (2010-2012): He programmed the gameplay for the #1 iPhone game Cars 2 and developed several other physics-based mobile games.1
Java Software Engineer at Electronic Arts (2007-2009): Contributed to the development of web platforms for popular EA games like Command and Conquer.1

Skills and Expertise

Davalos is proficient in a variety of programming languages and technologies, including:

C/C++/C#/Objective C/Java
Unity 3D
OpenGL ES
NodeJS, jQuery, JavaScript
SQL (Oracle, DB2, MySQL)

His expertise spans across AR/VR development on platforms such as Magic Leap, Hololens, and Oculus, as well as AAA game development.1

Education

He holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Software from the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, completed between 2001 and 2007.1

Current Focus

As the founder of Overlay, Davalos continues to innovate in mixed reality technologies, emphasizing user-friendly content creation tools that democratize access to AR experiences.2