Jay Shrestha

Jay Shrestha is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with experience in programming simulations using Unity and Unreal Engine. Responsibilities include developing lunar rover simulations, creating tools for experimental CAVE systems, and integrating interactive elements such as hand tracking and directional audio. As a Software Developer Intern at Esri, Jay contributed to ArcGIS SDK plugin development and was recognized for a mobile application project at a hackathon. Additional internship experience includes creating simulation software for the Naval Surface Warfare Center using Agile methodologies and performing data analysis at the National Institutes of Health. Jay is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Games Simulation Arts and Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.