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Shaun McCallum

Shaun McCallum

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder | Product Design Prototyper

  • Education

    • SCI-Arc

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      Master of Architecture - MArch Architecture

    • Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien

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      Master’s Degree Studio Greg Lynn

      MArch Architectural Thesis

    • The University of Dundee

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      Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Architecture Distinction

  • Experience

    • Crossroads for Kids

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

      • Summer Camp Counselor and Lifeguard

        Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      • Summer Camp Counselor and Lifeguard

        Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

    • HASSELL

      Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
      Architectural Designer

      Great experience at Hassell, working on a broad range of architectural projects from concept lead competitions to working across a series of train stations in Melbourne. I was given the opportunity to work independently connecting with contractors and specifying materiality as well as designing the overall look and feel of the stations.

    • Upwork

      Jan 2016 - Sept 2022
      Augmented Reality Software Engineer

      I have been working as a freelancer for the past 6 years, working on a broad range of projects from webGL experiences, webXR, AR App Development and Spark AR Studio development.

    • John Wardle Architects

      Feb 2016 - May 2016
      Architectural Designer

      Fantastic experience working at JWA, my key role was to work on the delivery end of the spectrum working on projects towards 50 and 70% delivery as well as given the opportunity to work on overall master planning projects. I went into the role with a focus on helping out on specific BIM projects where complex structures were to be converted from Rhino to Revit.

    • Iheartblob

      Dec 2016 - now
      Co-Founder

    • Technische Universität Wien

      Apr 2020 - Sept 2022
      Visiting Lecturer in XR

      Leading Augmented Reality + XR workshops and Unity 3D workshop showing how students can harness Video Game Engines as a means to developing new forms of architectural representation and also exploring how an augmented reality app built for our mobile devices might make traditional means of documentation and construction methods obsolete.

    • Extraother

      Aug 2020 - Sept 2022
      XR Director

      Creating quality engaging AR effects for brands and independent artists looking to expand their presence on Instagram and Facebook

    • The University of Edinburgh

      Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
      Research Assistant in Augmented Reality

      Working with the team at EdAR to develop unique educational experiences through augmented reality for a range of university educational applications from medicine to marines.

    • UCLA Architecture and Urban Design

      Aug 2021 - Sept 2022
      Lecturer

      Lecturer in Urban Strategy at UCLA IDEAS (Advanced Post Graduate Programme for students exploring the future). Teaching emerging technologies to put forward novel forms of architecture and urbanism through spatial xr and real-time rendering

    • Liquid City

      Sept 2022 - Feb 2024
      XR Prototyper

    • Meta

      Nov 2023 - now
      Product Design Prototyper (via Mackin Talent)

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • American Red Cross Lifeguard

      American Red Cross
      Jun 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shaun McCallum
      MAD architects travel scholarship MAD architects Aug 2017
    • Awarded to Shaun McCallum
      Archhive: Architecture in Virtual Reality Competition - Honorable Mention Bee Breeders Jun 2017
    • Awarded to Shaun McCallum
      1st Prize London Internet Museum Competition https://beebreeders.com/ Jun 2016 https://londoninternetmuseum.beebreeders.com/
    • Awarded to Shaun McCallum
      The Dean Merit Award Graeme Hutton, Dean of Architecture May 2015
    • Awarded to Shaun McCallum
      1st place in the DIA Vertical Urban Connection competition Dundee Institute of Architects Dec 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Milenium volunteer awards on Aug 2010
      Milenium volunteer awardsAssociated with Shaun McCallum