01 / Profile
Between worlds.
Creative technologist and CTO at TerraLux working across web platforms, digital twins, augmented reality, and immersive storytelling. Combines React, TypeScript, and Unity development with on-site capture, interface design, and a decade of professional web development. Builds tools and experiences that connect people, places, and ideas.
kahlilcalavas@gmail.com860-834-4959kahlilcalavas.dev02 / Professional experience
Built over time.
TerraLux / The Futurist Network
Chief Technology Officer
Aug 2022 - Present
- Develop and maintain The Futurist Network with React, TypeScript, and Supabase: a digital twin, project management, and social platform for designing, building, and funding businesses.
- Develop a Unity-based iOS platform for world-scale augmented reality, connected to the Futurist Toolkit and location datasets.
- Create architectural visualizations, digital twins, and 3D captures; demonstrate spatial systems through mixed reality map tables and public showcases.
- Support technology operations, fundraising presentations, and investment outreach.
BehindTheChair.com
Web Development | WordPress & Next.js
Apr 2023 - Aug 2024
- Maintained WordPress, Shopify, and Thought Industries learning platforms; integrated third-party APIs and plugins.
- Developed headless WordPress experiences with Next.js 13, Vercel, and WP Engine, collaborating across teams using Git.
The Walker Group
Front End Web Developer
Jul 2020 - Apr 2023 · Farmington, CT
- Built WordPress themes, plugins, and API integrations with cross-functional teams.
- Managed backups, updates, quality assurance, and Git-based development workflows.
GraVoc Inc.
Front End Web Developer
Oct 2019 - Jul 2020 · Peabody, MA
- Developed WordPress themes and plugins, maintained websites across multiple frameworks, and deployed Firebase applications.
- Built an internal web development code wiki and coordinated projects through GitHub.
Miranda Creative
Front End Web Developer
Dec 2017 - Feb 2019 · Norwich, CT
- Translated Sketch designs into interactive WordPress themes using Genesis and Advanced Custom Fields.
- Maintained client websites, supported proposals, and improved accessibility for Connecticut library websites.
Systematic Automation
Front End Web Developer
Jan 2016 - Nov 2017
- Migrated static websites to WordPress and developed custom themes, plugins, and search-optimized machine sales pages.
- Created a machine directory combining video, photography, and interactive product presentations.
03 / Selected projects
Out in the world.
Future Lens ↗
Digital twins, 360-degree tours, and location-based AR that connect capture, spatial editing, and real-world experiences. Portfolio includes IX Art Park, Big Hollow Greene, and Alan Day Community Garden.
Future Lab ↗
A setting for builders, artists, and technologists to share ideas, demonstrate immersive tools, and develop projects through gatherings and working sessions.
Tree XR & Boxboi ↗
Wearable AR collaboration with Paige Dansinger and Marc Pettersen at the AWE 2026 Snap / Reality Hack; solarpunk storytelling and virtual worldbuilding through Boxboi.
04 / Technical skills
Tools of the trade.
Web & platforms
React · TypeScript · Next.js · JavaScript · PHP · HTML5 · CSS · WordPress · Shopify · Supabase · Firebase · REST APIs
Spatial & capture
Unity / C# · ARKit · ARCore · AR Foundation · XR Interaction Toolkit · Blender · Unreal Engine · Matterport · Polycam · RealityCapture · DroneDeploy · 360-degree capture
Design & delivery
Figma · Sketch · Adobe Creative Cloud · Mapbox · Google Maps · OpenAI API · Git · Docker · Jira · Trello · CI/CD familiarity
05 / Education & professional development
Central Connecticut State University
Graphic Technology · 2005 - 2009
Treehouse
Full Stack Career Track / continuing learning · 2013 - Present