- Develop and support software, web-based tools, and interactive applications for research and operational needs.
- Translate researcher and stakeholder requirements into prototypes and maintainable production software.
- Provide implementation support, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical guidance across active projects.
Chris Drogaris
Senior Software Developer · Unity / C# · Web · VR / AR
Profile
Senior software developer with 18+ years of experience across web development, Unity/C#, games, scientific applications, VR/AR, and interactive research software. Experienced in technical leadership, project management, mentorship, requirements analysis, prototyping, UI/UX, deployment, and long-term software maintenance.
Experience
Douglas Research Centre · Montreal, QC
McGill University · Montreal, QC
- Led development of Unity/C# games, scientific applications, VR/AR experiences, and interactive visualization tools for bioinformatics and genomics research.
- Served as lead developer on ARGV and 3DGV, creating immersive tools for exploring complex genomic structures and datasets.
- Built research websites and web applications, mentored student contributors, and coordinated projects from requirements through deployment and maintenance.
Diga Design · Montreal, QC
- Run an independent development and consulting practice serving organizations, research groups, and business clients.
- Design, build, and maintain websites, online stores, custom applications, integrations, and digital tools.
- Manage projects from discovery and scoping through development, deployment, client training, and long-term support.
Earlier experience
Concordia University · Montreal, QC
Developed research and educational websites, contributed to game development, and taught and supported SKINS video game workshops.
Info Submit · Montreal, QC
Developed and managed client websites while coordinating requirements, implementation, updates, and ongoing site support.
Selected research & projects
View publications → ARGV — Augmented Reality Genome Viewer
Led development of an immersive genome-structure exploration application using Unity and AR/VR interaction.
3D Genome Viewer (3DGV)
Led development of interactive 3D genomic visualization software for scientific exploration and custom datasets.
Citizen-science games
Designed and developed research games that translated scientific and computational tasks into accessible gameplay.
Research websites & applications
Built and maintained web platforms, visualization tools, documentation, and digital resources for academic and scientific teams.
Skills
Languages
C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, HTML5, CSS3, SQL
Databases
MongoDB, MySQL / MariaDB, PostgreSQL
Interactive
Unity 3D, VR, AR, mobile development, 3D interaction, simulation
Web & platforms
WordPress, React, Node.js, Magento, REST APIs, custom web applications
Tools & design
Git, debugging, optimization, UI/UX, technical documentation
Design & media
Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Affinity Suite, photography, videography
Research
Bioinformatics applications, scientific visualization, citizen science, interactive data tools
Leadership
Project management, technical leadership, mentorship, requirements, testing, deployment
Education
Concordia University · Graduated with Distinction
Vanier College