Jessica Hose
Summary
Technical Project Manager with comprehensive experience in leading high priority projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, and implementing innovative solutions to complex, ambiguous challenges. Proven ability to exceed deliverables within anticipated timeframes while maintaining high standards of quality. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational workflows and significantly improving project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
XRCIA Project Coordinator / Manager
Meta
04.2024 - Current
- Optimized the end-to-end data collection procedure and developed new automated processes supported by App Script and Google Suite, which resulted in an increased output yield of 3x within 2 months.
- Conducted VIP data collections and system tours for over 50 program managers and VIPs.
- Led weekly team meetings to review data reports, brainstorm pipeline improvements, and update SOPs.
- Led both the QA processing and UI/UX improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with program managers in gleaning insights on metrics for Meta's largest research projects, and presented findings regularly to research stakeholders.
- Built numerous Master Metric Dashboards for improved data analysis and accurate reporting.
- Oversaw data usability testing, collaborating with system engineers to implement technical integrations within complex 3D motion-capture systems.
- Interviewed, onboarded, directed, and managed throughput schedules for a team of 35 data technicians, ensuring high-quality deliverables through personnel accountability, and tracking improvements.
- Led data technician training and restructured onboarding to increase efficiency, reducing required training time by 25%.
Logistics Coordinator / Lead Data Technician
Qualitest
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted studies on innovative proprietary technology for the purpose of improving Meta VR/AR functions and mocap capabilities for over seven high-profile projects.
- Proposed and co-designed a scheduling and data-tracking pipeline implemented in 80% of all projects.
- Led QA operations to ensure clients received the highest-caliber deliverables.
- Was featured in Qualitest's social media article 'Thriving in the Intersection of Art and Technology - Meet Jessica Hose' and guested on "The Testing Show" Podcast.
Floorplan Annotation Judge
Zillow Group
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Consistently worked with a team to troubleshoot and improve the best user-oriented experience
- Utilized wireframes in specialized 3D mapping software to convert panoramas into 2D floorplans for virtual walkthroughs
Lead Animator / 3D Modeler
Defender of Seattle VR: Make-A-Wish Foundation
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Led the planning of animation essentials while mapping out and developing game stages. Animated enemy movement, idle, and attack animations before implementing them into animation trees within Unreal Engine.
- Utilized Photoshop, Maya, and Substance Painter to iterate concepts, 3D model, and UV texture robot minions and drone enemies.
Education
Advanced Diploma (Bachelor's Equivalent) - Game Development - Art And Animation
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
06-2020
Skills
- Multi-operations management
- Technical documentation
- System testing / technology integration
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance tracking
- Metric dashboard building
- Problem solving
- Organizational performance
- Stakeholder / Client engagement
- SOP / Pipeline optimization
- UI / UX development
- Performance metrics
Awards
The Heart of Leadership Award, 2025 - XRCIA/Q Fremont 2025 End of Year Awards
Qudos Award, 2023 - Accredited as the highest-rated Peer Reviewed Employee globally
President's Award, 2018 - Cascadia College accreditations for excellence in advanced art application
Technical Specialties
- Project Tools - Microsoft 365, Google Suite, Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Substance/Illustrator)
- AR / VR Research and Development - Proprietary software
- 3D Modeling - Maya, Zbrush, Marmoset Toolbag, 3D Coat
- Engines - Unity, Unreal Engine
- Mocap - OptiTrack, Motive
Timeline
XRCIA Project Coordinator / Manager
Meta
04.2024 - Current
Logistics Coordinator / Lead Data Technician
Qualitest
09.2022 - 04.2024
Floorplan Annotation Judge
Zillow Group
03.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Animator / 3D Modeler
Defender of Seattle VR: Make-A-Wish Foundation
12.2019 - 09.2020
Advanced Diploma (Bachelor's Equivalent) - Game Development - Art And Animation
Academy of Interactive Entertainment