Experience

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  Amazon

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • Senior Solutions Architect

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Seattle, Washington, United States

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  Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Senior Product Manager - Technical

    • Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Specialist Solutions Architect - AR/VR/3D

    • Mar 2019 - Nov 2023

    Helping customers leverage the breadth of AWS cloud-based services to power AR, VR, and web-based 3D applications.

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  IBM iX

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Lead Architect

    • Jul 2017 - Mar 2019
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    IBM iX, part of IBM's business services group, partners with clients to define digital strategy and to create exceptional experiences. iX consists of 15,000 people and 38 studios around the world.I serve as technical lead and agile scrum master for AR/VR project executions, leading cross-disciplinary teams of designers, 3D artists, developers, writers, and others using platforms including native iOS and Android, Unreal Engine, and Unity and targeting standard smartphone, GearVR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive.I am the primary AR/VR subject matter expert for all of IBM iX. I'm also a founding member and co-leader of the IBM THINKReality guild, a grass roots collective of 500+ XR researchers, tool makers, client delivery practitioners, and budding superstars within IBM.I am currently developing project execution models, processes, staffing strategy, and training curricula for our new IBM iX XR offering.

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  Resource/Ammirati (An IBM Company)

  • United States
  • Advertising Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Executive Director of Technology

    • Feb 2015 - Jul 2017

    Prior to acquisition by IBM, Resource/Interactive was the largest independently-owned marketing and advertising agency in the country, with offices in New York, Chicago, and Columbus.I led technical innovation projects for clients including Nike, Nestle, Newell Rubbermaid, Sherwin-Williams, Cardinal Health, and other Fortune 500 companies. Technologies leveraged included image recognition, beacons, augmented reality, virtual reality, facial recognition, IoT, 3D printing, full stack tools (NodeJS, NoSQL databases, etc.), and others.I led craft development (standards, training, etc.) for tech department comprising 40+ developers, architects, business analysts, and technical managers. I contributed to projects as agile scrum master, technical architect, and programmer for native iOS, HTML/Javascript, Node.js, Angular, Unity, and Unreal Engine.I will soon be credited as co-inventor on Nike patent for "Adaptive Music Playback System" (paperwork in process)

  • Director, Lab

    • Aug 2012 - Feb 2015

    I led a cross-disciplinary team of designers, writers, researchers, and technologists focused on innovation and emerging technologies. The team provided thought leadership, consulting, and application design and development services to clients including Nike, Kohl's, Limited Brands, Newell Rubbermaid and other Fortune 500 companies. Emerging technologies leveraged included image recognition, beacons, augmented reality, virtual reality, facial recognition, IoT, 3D printing, full stack tools (NodeJS, NoSQL databases, etc.), and others.I contributed to projects as agile scrum master, technical architect, and programmer for native iOS, HTML/Javascript, Node.js, Angular, Flash/Flex, and Unity.

  • Associate Director, RI:Lab

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

    As a member of a dedicated cross-disciplinary team focused solely on innovation projects, I contributed to projects as technical architect and programmer for native iOS, HTML/Javascript, Node.js, and Flash/Flex.

  • Associate Director of Application Architecture

    • Oct 2007 - Sep 2011

    I led a rich internet application technical practice specializing in Adobe Flash and Flex technologies. Highlight: Served as technical lead and architect overseeing a team of 9 developers to create a large Flex-based publishing platform for HP.

  • Senior Application Architect

    • Mar 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Lead Developer

    • Jan 2004 - Mar 2006

    Originally hired as a Java developer, I quickly became known for my Flash and Flex development skills. My work for Burton, The Limited, Victoria's Secret and others has been recognized by Communication Arts Magazine and the American Advertising Federation.

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  Mills/James Productions

  • Senior Interactive Developer

    • Oct 1998 - Jan 2004

    I developed training CD-ROMs for Caterpillar and White Castle, an interactive DVD for CNN, and an elaborate electronic set for a weekly gameshow among other projects.

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  Cool Breeze Systems

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Web Developer

    • 1995 - 1998
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    I developed training CD-ROMs about Pro Tools (digital audio workstation software) for audio engineers, transitioning from analog recording to the digital audio recording revolution.