# Rich Cowie

> Software Engineer at VRChat Inc

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/richcowie

Over 20 years of programming experience in software industry (Console, Mobile & VR).
20 commercially published titles on multiple platforms

Specialties: Proficient in C#, C++ and Java Object Oriented Programming.
Expertise in Unity, Android, iPhone & VR development.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ VRChat Inc
Jan 2018 – Present
Client Engineer at VRChat coding features for VR social platform.

### Senior Software Engineer @ 威尔直播 | VRVIU
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
Coded and developed VR video & photo viewer app for use with GearVR headset.
Coded and developed mobile app for viewing 360 videos on device or with Cardboard headset.
Set up Jenkins auto-build system for projects.

### Developer @ GOFACTORY
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area
Coded java & Android client SDK and sample app for interacting with proprietary GoFactory server.

### Software Engineer @ Prezi
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area
Coded and developed frontend & backend portions of website.
Coded and developed segmentation feature for Prezi iPad app.

### Senior Systems Engineer @ Framehawk Inc.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2014
Framehawk, the Application Mobilization company, provides a cloud-based software platform to help enterprises rapidly enable secure, high-performance access to their applications from mobile devices.

iOS & Android application software development.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Transpera
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011
Senior Software Engineer developing SDK for integration of interactive video advertising within developers own BlackBerry applications

### Senior Software Engineer @ Glu Mobile
Jan 2008 – Jan 2010
Senior Software Engineer developing J2ME, BREW, Windows Mobile, iPhone and Facebook games.

PROJECTS:
Deer Hunter 3 (Hunting Simulation).
Family Guy: Uncensored (Action/Platform/Shooter Minigames).
Guitar Hero 5 Mobile (Music Rhythm)

### Applications Engineer @ LimeLife, Inc.
Jan 2006 – Jan 2008
Coded and developed Mobile Games and Lifestyle Applications in Java (J2ME) and C++ (BREW) on multiple reference handsets for cell phones.

PROJECTS:
                Sleek & Chic 2 (Wallpaper Jukebox).
                Urban Chica (Wallpaper Jukebox).
	Hallmark Smiles + Styles (Wallpaper Jukebox).
	Law & Order: Celebrity Betrayal (Game).
	Rachael Ray Recipes on the Run (Lifestyle Application).
	PEOPLE Mobile (Lifestyle Application).

### Programmer @ Knockabout Games
Jan 2004 – Jan 2005
Programmed and developed Mobile games in Java (J2ME) and C++ (BREW) for cell phones.

PROJECTS:
	Lead J2ME programmer – Aliens versus Predator 2.
	Support programmer - NFL 2006, Jon Daly Bullseye Golf.

### Senior Programmer @ Acclaim Studios Austin
Jan 1993 – Jan 2004
Senior Programmer developing games on multiple console platforms.

PROJECTS:
	Assistant Lead Programmer – “The Red Star” - PS2, Xbox (Genre: Action Shooter). 
	Assistant Lead Programmer – “Vexx” -  for PS2, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube (Genre: Action Platformer).
	Lead Programmer – “NFL Quarterback Club 2000” – Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast  (Genre: Sports).
	Lead Programmer – “NFL Quarterback Club ’99” – Nintendo 64  (Genre: Sports).
	Programmer – “NFL Quarterback Club ’98” – Nintendo 64  (Genre: Sports).
	Programmer – “NFL Quarterback Club ’97” – PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PC  (Genre: Sports).
	Programmer – “NFL Quarterback Club ’96” –Sega Saturn, PC (Genre: Sports).
	Programmer – “Might & Magic III: Isles of Terra” – Super Nintendo conversion from P.C. version.  (Genre: Role Playing Game).
	Programmer – “Aero the Acro-bat 2” – Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis  (Genre: Action Platformer).
	Programmer – “Aero the Acro-bat” – Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis (Genre: Action Platformer).


## Education
### BS in Computer Science
University of Glasgow


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/richcowie
- Portfolio: http://www.framehawk.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-10