Tigercat Forestry Simulator
ROLE
Software Developer
BRIEF GAME DESCRIPTION
The Tigercat Forestry Simulator is an industrial training platform designed to replicate the real-world operation of Tigercat forestry machinery. Combining Unity-powered graphics with Vortex Studio's real-time physics simulation, it delivers realistic visuals, responsive machine behavior, and an immersive driving experience. Its dedicated three-screen display provides a wide field of view that closely resembles the operator's natural perspective, while a motion-based chair simulates physical sensations such as acceleration, gravity, and machine tilt to further enhance realism.
Designed as an all-in-one, multi-machine training system, the simulator supports a range of Tigercat equipment through a highly customizable hardware setup. Its modular control interfaces can be reconfigured by installing or removing components, allowing machine-specific controls, such as joysticks and foot pedals, to be matched to the corresponding equipment. This flexibility, combined with authentic physical controls, provides operators with a realistic and adaptable training environment to develop practical skills across different Tigercat machines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
・Implemented simulation features using Unity (C#) and Vortex Studio (C++ & Python) for realistic forestry machine behavior
・Developed security features including licensing systems, data/code encryption, and modular plugin (.DLL) architecture
・Optimized runtime performance in large-scale environments by resolving CPU/GPU bottlenecks
・Enhanced memory management and loading performance using the Addressables system
・Built custom Unity Editor tools to automate workflows and streamline content integration
・Designed and integrated backend database using MySQL and Apache
・Built dynamic environment systems including weather, day-night cycles, and AI-driven animal behaviors (BOIDS & FSM)
・Created custom URP shaders (Shader Graph & HLSL) for visual features such as skybox blending, LOD crossfading
・Designed and implemented UI systems (HMI & HUD) with a focus on usability, clarity and user experience
・Collaborated across teams to maintain scalable project architecture and stable releases
・Created and maintained technical documentation and user guides
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DEVELOPER
Tigercat Industries Inc.
GENRE
Industrial Simulator
PLATFORM
PC-Based Simulation Platform
Employment Period
May 2023 - Sep 2025
