Ignite offers Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality solutions to clients in the areas of Entertainment, Retail, Sports, Real Estate, Medicine, Enterprise, and Tourism. As Chief Technology Officer, my combined experience as a Software Engineer, Design Director, and 3D Animation Manager makes me uniquely suited to the role. These emerging technologies require code-based SDKs and Frameworks that rely on cutting edge 3D character animation and 2D design and motion graphics. My extensive experience in each of these areas allows me to manage all aspects of a project, including research of optimal tools, technical direction of digital IP animation, graphic design of user interface elements, and code implementation and testing. Augmented Reality Software SDK's and Frameworks: • Snapchat Lens Studio (Javascript) • TikTok Effect Creator (Lua) • Facebook/Instagram Spark AR (Javascript) • Amazon Sumerian (Javascript) • 8th Wall/ A-Frame/ Three.js (Javascript) • Unity (C#) • ARKit (Unity, Swift/XCode) • ARCore (Unity)Virtual Reality Software SDK's: • Unity (C#) • A-Frame (Javascript) • Amazon Sumerian (Javascript)3D Animation Software: • Maya • Cinema4D • Blender2D Design and Animation Software: • After Effects • Photoshop • Illustrator

A Motion Graphics Designer and Animator with extensive experience in design and animation of graphics for television, film, and corporate marketing. • After Effects• Cinema4D• Maya• Photoshop• Illustrator• InDesign• Javascript/HTML 5

I was the Art Director for Denver's Tribune Media affiliate television stations: Channel 2 and FOX31. I led the design and animation of major motion graphics projects, created project templates for common requests, and championed the brands of the stations. I managed 5 designers who were responsible for all graphics for the stations, including on-air show titles and explainer videos for all shows and promotions, social media templates, outdoor advertising, vehicle wraps, magazine and web ads, and all other in-house print collateral. • Received 5 Emmy® Awards for Art Direction• Led the successful redesign of Colorado’s Own Channel 2 logo and news package• Led the successful redesign of the Everyday logo and show package• Led the successful redesign of the Good Day Colorado logo and news package

I was the acting Creative Director for the Digital Media Department of the Space Systems Group. I was responsible for concept, art direction, design, and animation of motion graphics for all major video productions in the department. A key project I worked on included the design, production, and software engineering of 11 interactive kiosks for the Washington Operations Space Experience Center. • Received 6 Platinum, 3 Bronze Telly® Awards for Art Direction and Design• Awarded 1 Platinum Pixie® Award for Motion Graphics Design• Received the 2008 NASA Group Achievement Award for Outstanding Work• Received the 2006 Team Excellence Award for Outstanding Design

I was a contract Lighting TD. I was responsible for texture painting, lighting, compositing, and fur replacement of 3D talking animals for Dr. Doolittle 2, and image based lighting and compositing for the 3D Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo characters.• Responsible for lighting 10% of shots for Scooby-Doo• Worked on the "Best Fart Sequence" awarded by Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards for Scooby-Doo• Responsible for Lighting Web Page, an instructional guide for all Scooby-Doo Lighting TD's.

As a freelancer, I collaborated on several promos, show titles, and commercials. I was responsible for 3D modeling, animation, lighting, particles, and compositing of various main titles, promos, and spots. Clients included Sprint and Intel.

I supervised the 3D projects and staff. I was responsible for 3D modeling, animation, lighting, particles, and compositing of various main titles, promos, and spots. Clients included ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, Sky, Starz, and Telenoticias.