Nick Reno is an XR developer with a strong background in software engineering who began working with extended reality during his undergraduate و master’s studies at the University of Florida. He has contributed to projects spanning education و training, with a focus on intuitive user experience و sustained engagement. His collaboration with the Florida Museum of Natural History resulted in Fossil Finder, an educational archaeological simulation that highlights fossil excavation و preservation in the field. He also contributed to the development of a virtual reality training program for the F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during his time at the defense contracting company CAE USA. Across these initiatives, he has worked with a range of tools و technologies, from Unity و Unreal Engine to haptic chairs و custom physical controller models. Nick’s extensive work in XR emphasizes natural interaction, enabling users to adapt seamlessly to virtual environments و fully immerse themselves in the experience. Through TanitXR, he has broadened access to Tunisian cultural heritage, allowing users to explore unique historical content from anywhere in the world.
