Leading creative initiatives across series development and adaptations, pitches, and production workflows.Driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including Replicate, Midjourney, DALL-E, Adobe Suite & Firefly, and OpenAI APIs integrated into Python/Django applications, to foster creative innovation within the company.Leveraging emerging AI technologies and traditional digital tools to develop innovative pre-visualisations for series and films.Mentoring both… Show more Leading creative initiatives across series development and adaptations, pitches, and production workflows.Driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including Replicate, Midjourney, DALL-E, Adobe Suite & Firefly, and OpenAI APIs integrated into Python/Django applications, to foster creative innovation within the company.Leveraging emerging AI technologies and traditional digital tools to develop innovative pre-visualisations for series and films.Mentoring both technical and non-technical teams on AI / Digital tools and techniques to enhance their creative capabilities.Managing freelance teams, overseeing the development of graphics, animation, and design. Show less

Developed ‘Augusto’, an AI-powered personal language-learning application using Python, Django, LangChain, and LLM APIs, to help create more deeply human learning experience.Initiated development of a beta platform integrating AI diffusion models with Unreal Engine to create a web-based, real-time, pixel-streamed toolkit for immersive storytelling.Executed 360° marketing campaigns for global brands, across digital, social media, video, OOH, events, and radioLed remote… Show more Developed ‘Augusto’, an AI-powered personal language-learning application using Python, Django, LangChain, and LLM APIs, to help create more deeply human learning experience.Initiated development of a beta platform integrating AI diffusion models with Unreal Engine to create a web-based, real-time, pixel-streamed toolkit for immersive storytelling.Executed 360° marketing campaigns for global brands, across digital, social media, video, OOH, events, and radioLed remote teams of creative and technical professionals across Africa and Europe.Delivered campaigns for clients such as National Geographic, Disney, Fox Networks, DStv, SuperSport, and XEE.Produced ‘How to Win with Peep Laja’, a top-ranked international B2B marketing podcast. Show less

Led teams of art directors, copywriters, motion designers, editors, voice artists, and sound designers.Collaborated with Disney Originals to develop and promote series across digital and broadcast channels.Conceived and wrote the animated series “Penny Power” for Disney and Nedbank.Directed award-winning campaigns, including the Promax Gold-winning ‘Planet or Plastic’ localisation for National Geographic.Conceived the multi-channel marketing campaign, ‘Black… Show more Led teams of art directors, copywriters, motion designers, editors, voice artists, and sound designers.Collaborated with Disney Originals to develop and promote series across digital and broadcast channels.Conceived and wrote the animated series “Penny Power” for Disney and Nedbank.Directed award-winning campaigns, including the Promax Gold-winning ‘Planet or Plastic’ localisation for National Geographic.Conceived the multi-channel marketing campaign, ‘Black Empirement’, for Fox’s ‘Empire’ drama series.Directed high-profile, large-scale television commercials for Disney. Show less

Created campaigns and TVCs for major shows like Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Family Guy, and The Voice.Produced award-winning campaigns for National Geographic, recognised by the New York Clios.Directed and co-produced television series such as ‘Lallaland’ for M-Net Movies.Established remote production workflows for complex, multi-terrain projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.Led and mentored creative teams to deliver award-winning film, broadcast… Show more Created campaigns and TVCs for major shows like Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Family Guy, and The Voice.Produced award-winning campaigns for National Geographic, recognised by the New York Clios.Directed and co-produced television series such as ‘Lallaland’ for M-Net Movies.Established remote production workflows for complex, multi-terrain projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.Led and mentored creative teams to deliver award-winning film, broadcast, and social content.Served top-tier clients like Disney, Fox Networks, National Geographic (Nordics and Africa), M-Net, SuperSport. Show less

Taught academic and corporate students in the fields of web development, digital design, multimedia, and filmmaking.