I am the Technical Director at Buildmedia. We produce imagery, animations, real time applications and virtual reality experiences for product, architectural and large scale infrastructure projects.I focus on R&D and our Realspace product. I am involved with developing new services and graphic pipelines. Some of which include:- Developed the visual simulation (accurate photomontage imagery) methodology- Established the pipeline for visualizing large land forms- Developed a virtual reality called Realspace for Architecture and large Urban Planning projects- Developed graphics pipeline to test urban and planning design information- Developed pipeline for visualising motorway and large infrastructural projectsI have prepared expert witness testimony and appeared as an expert witness for council and environment court to defend and clarify the process of Buildmedia’s visual simulation methodology. I have worked with a number of leading urban designers, architects and planners in New Zealand and Australia.I have experience in aerial mapping and surveying working for Precision Aerial Surveys. While there I developed a real-time terrain viewer with which was utilized by consultants to assess aspects of land form and visual assessment.My interests lie in generating accurate virtual environments using digital imagery, animations, real-time environments, interactive media and virtual reality. I have had the opportunity at Buildmedia to push the boundaries of the 3D industry in New Zealand and Australia.My knowledge covers 3D modelling, material and lighting, rendering, post production techniques, real time engines, storyboarding, expert testimony for environment court and council. My goal at Buildmedia is to constantly improve methods of generating, visualising and communicating un-built projects and their concepts

My role is to manage a studio of 8 3D artists and ensure the quality of the studio output is aligned with client’s expectations Key Responsibilities include:- Manage project pipeline and time frames within the studio- Prepare and handover of projects to studio- Identify best graphics pipeline before handover to studio and identifying key personnel skill sets- Provide progress reports and ensure client expectations are met.- Project quality control and assessment- Project review and analysis- Provide training and support for studio personnel- Develop 3D modelling/data and graphics pipeline- Research and develop of new emerging technologies both real-time and virtual- GIS data management and preparation- Expert witness for council and environment court hearings- Preparation of written evidence for council and environment court- Preparation of written proposals- Development of project briefs- Coordinate closely with external consultants- Coordinate with sales team and oversee project budgets and time frames

Key Responsibilities include:- 3D product modelling/data creation- 3D architectural and terrain modelling/data creation- 3D rendering still images, animations and real-time screens- Development of 2D and 3D technical graphics and construction details- Development and researching of 3D real-time (virtual) technologies- Designing and developing web based graphical interfaces for projects and product visualisations- Development of large scale 3D terrains and complex land forms using data obtained through GIS systems including aerial mapping.

Key Responsibilities include:- Generation of GIS maps using AutoCAD civil- Ortho-correction of aerial photography- Surveying assistant- Research and Development of new mapping technologies.