Lakshminarayanan Vijayaraghavan is a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for crafting immersive experiences in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. He is currently building the content creation engine for TikTok’s Effect House, enabling users to unleash their creativity with cutting-edge tools. Previously, Lakshminarayanan worked on groundbreaking Mixed Reality headsets such as Magic Leap 2 and has led the development of popular VR titles, including Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted VR and NASA’s Astronaut Training experience at the Kennedy Space Center. Based in Silicon Valley, he draws inspiration from the vibrant tech scene and the talented individuals around him. When not coding, Lakshminarayanan enjoys competing in Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, or taking some time off to explore new destinations.