Dan Blair Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Bit Space Development Ltd (BSD), a leading company in the virtual reality (VR) industry, my role is pivotal in shaping the organization's technological landscape. I am responsible for aligning BSD's VR initiatives with its business objectives, driving innovation, and ensuring a competitive edge in the market. With a deep understanding of both the business and VR technology, I develop and implement BSD's comprehensive VR strategy, identifying opportunities for growth and leveraging emerging trends to propel the company forward. As a collaborative leader, I work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and design, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. By managing the company's technology resources, establishing robust IT policies, and staying at the forefront of VR advancements, I ensure BSD maintains an efficient, secure, and cutting-edge infrastructure. Additionally, I oversee the recruitment and development of a talented technical team, creating an environment that nurtures their skills and expertise. As the face of BSD's technological vision, I engage with clients, partners, and industry leaders, showcasing our VR capabilities, forging strategic alliances, and solidifying BSD's position as a leader in the VR space. Overall, as CTO of BSD, I strive to drive VR innovation, propel the company's growth, and revolutionize the way we experience virtual reality.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

Bit Space Development (BSD) is a Winnipeg-based interactive digital media studio that specializes in creating innovative learning experiences for the classroom and workplace using cutting edge technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. BSD builds training simulators that are used as a complementary technology to augment course work when training people for trades-related tasks. We work with many of the organizations that help build a safer workplace here in Manitoba to build interactive learning tools for their employees.

• Guided technical direction for AI and XR offerings at Aero SPX, shaping company operations and technical stack growth.• Collaborated with co-founders to establish initial framework for company operations and technical development.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

New Media Manitoba is the Sector Council lead for Information, Communication and Digital Technologies and non-profit industry association dedicated to supporting Manitoba’s Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry. NMM fosters growth in the IDM industry through education and skills training, creating IDM workforce awareness through collaboration with K12 through post-secondary, business development and market access support, emerging talent and employment diversity programs, networking and expert-led events, and government advocacy work.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

NMM fosters growth in the IDM industry in Manitoba through advocacy, creative, technical and business training events, business development opportunities, trade missions, partnerships and collaboration. NMM’s membership is made up of over 100 companies whose innovative products and services include mobile apps, video games, web design/development, transmedia, digital health, augmented and virtual reality, interactive installations and more.NMM was originally founded in September of 2000. It is our ongoing mandate to ensure the Manitoba New Media industry has access to inexpensive and relevant support that addresses industry skill gaps and improves economic development.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

• Assist in board governance and HR-related issues at North Forge, contributing to strategic partnerships and high-level ideation.• Collaborate with the organization to address key challenges and drive growth through innovative solutions.• Play a pivotal role in shaping the company's direction and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Seattle, Washington, Us

As a member of the board of directors, my role is pivotal in shaping the organization's future direction and ensuring its continued success. With a keen focus on fundraising, I drive initiatives that secure essential resources, ensuring that our organization is well-equipped to meet its goals. Membership value is at the heart of my agenda; I am dedicated to ensuring that our members find tangible and lasting benefits from their association with us. Beyond these specific areas, my expertise plays a crucial role in the strategic alignment of the organization. I work collaboratively with fellow board members to guarantee that our strategic decisions are in harmony with our mission, stakeholder interests, and the evolving landscape of our sector. In essence, I serve as both a guardian of our present and a beacon for our future, guiding our organization with purpose and vision.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

BizforClimate is a business-led movement promoting action to address climate change and providing solutions that scale to the economy at large. As a board member, I help drive the organization at a high level and support the team in various activities including technology focus and strategy.

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

As an instructor at Red River College I teach in the ACE department which I am actually a graduate from. I am instructing on a part time basis for the BIT program, specifically the app dev stream."At Red River College, we take pride in our students’ achievements because they’re the reason we are here. Our goal is to provide the highest quality education available, leading our learners straight to employment. We strive to keep our curriculum on the cutting edge through partnerships with industry and by using state-of-the-art equipment."

PanoPla is a CMS for creating and managing your virtual content. Create virtual tours, virtual reality content, annotate huge images, and more. Our editor makes it easy to use, simple to upload, and easy to share. PanoPla is a unique tool for creators, educators, makers, and students to explore and create content like they have never been able to before. Take control of your virtual reality.

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

I am starting with Bold for my coop work term through Red River College. My role at the company is with the Bold Apps department where I am working on customer application installs, developing internal solutions and app enhancements, maintenance and upgrades. I primarily work with PHP, HTML, and SQL. I also manage the open source development on our GitHub page and blog about it on our new boldapps blog. My job consists of writing code, drinking coffee, and wearing pants. I am the second loudest person in the office."Bold Innovation Group Ltd. is an innovative software company that specializes in custom website design and ecommerce app development. We believe in a stress-free, casual and fun work environment with flexible work hours. We encourage and welcome good ideas and reward people for hard work by offering employee profit sharing, free daily lunches, staff parties and more! Some of our clients include; Microsoft, LMFAO, The Chive, DoDo case, YUUUP, and many other awesome companies!"

This is my own (small) business. I focus on developing WordPress websites and mobile applications. I work with small businesses and not for profit organizations that need somebody to help optimize their web presence and social media marketing.

Business Information Technology, Computer Science

High School, Computer Hardware Technology/Technician