Tom Baird

Tom Baird is a Senior Software Engineer at SkyBox Labs, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has been with the company since September 2021, focusing on software development in the gaming industry.

Professional Background

Before joining SkyBox Labs, Tom held several significant positions:

• Senior Software Engineer - XR Tools at Unity Technologies (March 2017 - August 2021): Here, he contributed to the overhaul of Unity's Input System, worked on XR mocking tools, and supported the integration of the OpenXR API standard.

• Gameplay Programmer at Ubisoft (February 2013 - March 2017): He worked on notable titles such as Far Cry 5 and Watch Dogs, where he was involved in various system improvements and optimizations.

• Software Engineer at Electronic Arts (March 2012 - February 2013): His work included developing cross-platform mobile games and enhancing gameplay systems.

• Associate Software Engineer at All Play (April 2010 - March 2012): Tom contributed to projects using Unity 3D, focusing on performance optimization and gameplay features.

Education

Tom holds an Advanced Diploma in Game Development from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he focused on programming languages such as C++ and C#, as well as game development techniques.

Skills and Expertise

Tom is proficient in both English and French, with a strong background in game development, software engineering, and project management. His experience spans various aspects of game design, including input systems, gameplay programming, and optimization techniques.123