# Fareed Tahir — Lead XR Engineer specializing in AR, VR, WebAR and Unity

> Fareed Tahir is a Lahore-based Gold Medalist and Pakistan National Hackathon runner-up with 5+ years of experience building AR, WebAR, VR, computer-vision, Unity game, mobile-app and API-connected products for clients worldwide.

## Core facts
- Name: Fareed Tahir
- Role: Lead XR Engineer specializing in AR, VR, WebAR and Unity
- Location: Lahore, Pakistan
- Service area: Worldwide
- Experience: 5+ years
- Published case studies: 23
- Recognition: Gold Medalist; Pakistan National Hackathon Runner-Up

## Canonical pages
- [Portfolio](https://fareedtahir131.com/)
- [Complete service FAQs](https://fareedtahir131.com/faqs/)
- [Blogs](https://fareedtahir131.com/blogs/)
- [Achievements](https://fareedtahir131.com/achievements/)
- [Privacy policy](https://fareedtahir131.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Complete machine-readable portfolio](https://fareedtahir131.com/llms-full.txt)
- [Structured portfolio knowledge](https://fareedtahir131.com/knowledge.json)

## Services
- AR / WebAR: Native and browser-based augmented reality, from markerless product placement to QR-launched WebAR with no app install.
- Virtual Reality: Immersive simulations, training, real-estate visualization and interactive experiences for standalone VR headsets.
- AR Filters: Face tracking, virtual try-on and branded interactive filters for social campaigns and web experiences.
- Location-Based AR: GPS, maps, geofencing and real-world checkpoints transformed into guided AR journeys and games.
- Computer Vision: Camera-driven detection, tracking and intelligent visual workflows integrated into immersive applications.
- Game Development: Unity gameplay systems, interactions, progression, UI and optimization for mobile, desktop and XR platforms.
- Full-Stack Mobile App Development: Hands-on Android and iOS engineering for production products covering United States and Saudi Arabian government initiatives, plus contribution to a separate application serving approximately 9 million active users. Experience covers scalable architecture, APIs, authentication, cloud data, notifications, analytics, testing, Google Play and App Store delivery.
- Server & API Integration: REST APIs, Firebase, AWS, authentication, databases and cloud services connected reliably to Unity products.

## Published projects
- [Zero-Subscription WebAR Art Tracking](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/zero-subscription-webar-art-tracking/) — WebAR: A live, app-free WebAR art experience with stable image tracking, layered 3D depth, and animated butterflies.
- [Zero-Subscription WebAR Business Card](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/zero-subscription-webar-business-card/) — WebAR: A live, zero-install WebAR business card powered by self-hosted Unity WebGL image tracking.
- [Webcam Body Measurement & Size Recommendation](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/webcam-body-measurement-size-recommendation/) — Computer Vision: A zero-hardware computer-vision module that measures the body through a standard webcam and recommends apparel sizes before checkout.
- [Real-Time AI Motion Capture in Unity 3D](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/real-time-ai-motion-capture-unity/) — Computer Vision: A markerless motion-capture system that detects human poses and gestures in real time and retargets them onto a rigged 3D character in Unity.
- [360 Video Player](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/360-video-player/) — VR: A VR app for immersive 360° video viewing.
- [Alchroma](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/alchroma/) — AR: An AR app for tracing and learning art interactively.
- [AlchromaVR](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/alchromavr/) — VR: A VR app for tracing and learning art interactively.
- [AnatomyLens VR](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/anatomylens-vr/) — VR: A Gaussian VR anatomy learning simulation with interactive controls.
- [AR Chess](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/ar-chess/) — AR: An immersive AR chess game with AI, multiplayer, and interactive learning.
- [Butterfly Animated Filter](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/butterfly-animated-filter/) — AR Filter: This filter is created using banuba
- [Esuma WebAR](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/esuma-webar/) — WebAR: A WebAR experience where users break ice to reveal a character and unlock a quiz.
- [Gaussian Splat VR](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/gaussian-splat-vr/) — VR: A VR passthrough system for visualizing Gaussian Splat scenes.
- [Lit](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/lit/) — Interactive Mobile App: Lit is a mobile app for exploring and supporting beautifully decorated Christmas homes.
- [Makeup Filters](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/makeup-filters/) — AR Filter: This filter is created using banuba
- [Pedal Treasure Hunt](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/pedal-treasure-hunt/) — Interactive Mobile App: Discover the Mediterranean coast.
- [Poke AR](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/poke-ar/) — AR: An AR-powered social platform for interactive videos like TikTok.
- [SmartKidia](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/smartkidia/) — Interactive Mobile App: SmartKidia is an interactive storytelling and learning app designed for children and parents.
- [Spot Me – Find Friends](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/spot-me-find-friends/) — AR: An AR app to find people using real-world location markers.
- [Toyfoon](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/toyfoon/) — AR: Toyfoon is an interactive AR animal-matching tornado game.
- [VirtuEstate](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/virtuestate/) — VR: The Smarter Way to Experience Real Estate
- [VR Stumble Guy](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/vr-stumble-guy/) — VR: A VR obstacle runner testing reflexes and balance.
- [WebAR Bussiness Card](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/webar-bussiness-card/) — WebAR: A WebAR business card that turns portfolios into interactive AR—no app needed.
- [WebAR Glasses Filter](https://fareedtahir131.com/project/webar-glasses-filter/) — AR Filter: This filter is created using banuba

## Capabilities and technology stack
- AR, Spatial & Mapping: Vuforia Engine, AR Foundation, ARKit, ARCore, Mapbox, GPS & geofencing, LiDAR, Apple RoomPlan API. Mobile augmented-reality tracking, positioning, depth sensing and room-scale spatial understanding.
- VR & XR Systems: Meta Quest SDK, OpenXR, VR Interaction Framework (VRIF), VR spatial anchoring. Cross-device immersive interaction, headset integrations and persistent mixed-reality experiences.
- Multiplayer & Communication: Photon Networking, Photon PUN, Photon Chat, Vivox voice & text chat, Real-time synchronization. Networked Unity products with synchronized state, multiplayer sessions, voice and text communication.
- Cloud, Backend & App Services: Firebase, AWS, REST APIs, Authentication, Databases, CRUD operations, Cloud storage, Push notifications, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Singular attribution. Secure application services, persistent data, APIs and user-engagement infrastructure.
- Unity Architecture & Performance: C#, Model-View-Presenter (MVP), Component-based architecture, ScriptableObject architecture, Entity Component System (ECS), Dependency injection, Design patterns, Reusable systems, Performance optimization. Maintainable Unity foundations designed for modularity, reuse, scale and runtime performance.
- Computer Vision & Data: Python, MediaPipe, OpenCV, pandas, Computer vision. Camera-driven detection, tracking and analysis supported by practical Python data workflows.
- Real-Time 3D Production: Blender & 3D assets, Hunyuan 3D, Photogrammetry, Draco compression, Model optimization, Materials, Animation, Architectural visualization, 3D asset pipelines. Creation, conversion and optimization of production-ready assets for mobile, web and XR.
- Platforms & Publishing: Android, iOS, Google Play Console, App Store Connect. Platform-specific preparation and store delivery for production mobile applications.
- DevOps, Quality & Release: Git, CI/CD, Automated builds, Testing, Deployment pipelines, Release pipelines. Repeatable source-control, build, testing and deployment practices for safer releases.
- Product Delivery & Team Operations: Team leadership, Project management, Agile delivery, Waterfall delivery, Slack, Discord, Trello, Zoho. Leadership, planning methodologies and collaboration systems used to coordinate product delivery.

## Contact
- Preferred email: fareed@fareedtahir131.com
- Alternate email: fareedtahir131@gmail.com
- Phone: +92 307 6835069
- Location: Lahore, Pakistan; available worldwide