About Me
Get to know me
Hello, my name is Jared de Monteiro, and I am a Computer Scientist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am currently a senior at the University of Miami, pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics and Interactive Media.
I have a wide range of passions and hobbies that keep me busy. I love playing musical instruments like piano and guitar, playing basketball, and working out.
I have also huge passion for art, which I like to combine with my passion for tech as well. I enjoy creating things from scratch, and seeing all my work come together to make a finished product. I love working with applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and After Effects for creative projects. With my passion for creation, I have gotten into web development, using Next.js, creating sites that help people with their everyday problems.
Some things I know
Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML
Next.js
Python
C
C#
R
MySQL
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
After Effects
Unity
Blender
Blog
My First Hackathon Win
February 2025
My team and I placed 3rd in the University of Miami Horizon AI Hackathon for the Entertainment, Arts & Media track! With the help of my friends Cedric Fine and Odin Andrews, we built AI-powered NPCs for video games, allowing users to have dynamic and real-time conversations with characters. I had such an amazing experience at this event, meeting people from all over the country and learning from so many talented experts. A huge thanks to the organizers, and everyone who made this event possible. Looking forward to seeing what our future holds in more hackathons and projects!
XR Day
January 2025
XR Day was an amazing experience, where people from all over the world came together in this convention and shared the their passions in the world of XR. I was able to meet so many talented people, and learn from them through demos, panels, and networking. I was also able to showcase my work from the Virtual Experience Simulation Lab, where I am developing a VR game where the user gets to drive an airboat through the Miami Everglades. I had such great reactions, and got a ton a great feedback from the audience. This event was a great experience for me, as I got to improve both my professional and social abilities through being in a community this amazing and passionate. I look forward to the next XR Day!
Tests for Cognitive Impairment
Spring 2025
I was lucky enough to be a part of a research project at the University of Miami, partnering with Dr. Ubbo Visser. The objective of the project was to create digital tests, to detect whether the user has any signs of minor cognitive impariment or Alzheimer's disease. Variations of these tests have already been worked on, including a real-world test, and a online test that can be taken on the copmuter. The purpose of this project is to produce another variation of this test, where the users can take it in a VR headest. This will give the exams a more immersive element to it, while also allowing it to be digitalized. It was such a great experience working on this project, allowing me to demonstrate my skills in Unity VR, and collaborate with talented individuals like Dr. Visser and Dr. Lisetti. The documentation for the project can be viewed here. I am excited to continue this project, and refine it as time goes on!
Experience
Virtual Experiences Simulation Lab
Lead Developer
November 2024 - Present
Develop XR games/projects in Unity, which have world impacts that span from healthcare training, education, and narrative storytelling. Work with 3D modelers, UI Designers, and other Unity Developers to create final products.
Corsair - Origin PC
Web Design Intern
May 2024 - December 2024
Updated content on the website using Photoshop, Illustrator, and HTML. Worked with marketing team to create graphics for social media posts. Designed custom UV prints for a variety of products including: PCs, keyboard, and mice.
iD Tech
Instructor
May - July 2025
Taught and mentored students in an engaging, project-based environment. Delivered hands-on instruction in: Unity (C# programming, 3D game development, physics-based mechanics), Roblox Studio (scripting with Lua, game design fundamentals, publishing projects), Virtual Reality (navigating through Meta Quest headsets, game design principles for VR-based projects).
Kappa Theta Pi
Co-Founder, VP of Technical Development, Director of Website
August 2023 - Present
Developed website using Next.js, displaying general information on the fraternity, events, and members Arrange workshops to improve members technical skills in coding, design, etc.
Projects
Blender Animations
Animations that I created in Blender.
Figma Prototypes
These are prototypes for some app ideas that I had.
Travel Clock
An app for users who travel on trains, and would like to sleep and get woken up at a specific time before their stop
GoalBud
An app for users who need help keeping track of their goals, as well as socialize with other with similar interests.