I’m Michael, Immersive Experience Designer

MeDT is a cutting-edge project that seeks to create a digital twin of a microchip factory. By leveraging both live and historical data, the advanced visualization technology provides operations personnel with a unique and intuitive way to monitor the state of the plant and tools in real-time. This allows for more effective capacity planning and optimization, as well as improved overall efficiency. With a dynamic and highly responsive interface, MeDT represents the latest in digital twin technology and provides a powerful tool for factory managers and operators alike. By giving them the ability to visualize the inner workings of the plant and tools, MeDT empowers them to make data-driven decisions and optimize production processes like never before. The MeDT project is a game-changer in the microchip industry, and promises to revolutionize the way factories are designed and operated in the future.

The virtual reality (VR) training programs designed for Schlumberger represent an approach to employee training that leverages the latest in immersive technology. By utilizing VR simulations, employees are able to engage in highly realistic scenarios that increase retention and reduce the costs associated with traditional training methods. The project was successful, leading to improved safety and increased employee engagement. By providing employees with an interactive and immersive training experience, the VR programs represent a powerful tool for companies looking to enhance their employee training and development efforts. The Schlumberger VR training programs represent a cutting-edge solution that leverages the latest in VR technology to provide a superior training experience for employees.

The Wildfire Prevention App is a mobile AR application that utilizes machine learning to identify high-risk objects such as windows, doors, and roofs in homes. The app provides an interactive way for users to explore their homes and learn about fire prevention methods. By utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms, the app is able to accurately identify potential hazards and provide users with personalized prevention recommendations. With an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, users can quickly and easily assess their home's risk level and take proactive steps to prevent wildfires. The Wildfire Prevention App represents a cutting-edge solution that leverages the latest technologies to help keep homes and communities safe from the devastating effects of wildfires.

The Incident Command Simulator places student firefighters into a dynamic virtual environment where their skills can be evaluated. Instructor operators, at a separate station, are able to update the scenario in real time and control virtual avatars that work with the Incident Commander. After the exercise the learner and operator are able to replay their experience during an after action review session.

The 2020 CHARIOT Challenge was an open innovation prize competition hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) aimed at advancing the development of tools for first responders to improve transportation safety, efficiency, and accessibility. As a winning submission we were awarded cash prizes and recognition for our contributions to the field. Our submission focused on augmented reality incident command tools for first responders during an active shooter scenario.

The Embraer Innovation Center is a cutting-edge design and innovation space that leverages commercial-grade mixed reality headsets from Canon to enhance the design process and facilitate the review of CAD engineering data. With a focus on aircraft interiors, the center provides a unique and immersive environment that enables designers and engineers to visualize their creations in stunning detail. As a consultant on the project, my role was to identify and develop use cases for the mixed reality technology, as well as to oversee the installation and configuration of the equipment. By utilizing the latest in mixed reality technology, the Embraer Innovation Center represents a bold new approach to design and engineering that promises to revolutionize the way we create and build complex products.

"Water's Journey through the Everglades" project was an ambitious undertaking that aimed to provide visitors with an immersive and educational experience focused on the unique ecology of the Everglades. Ten exhibits were created using a range of emerging technologies, including mixed reality, interactive touch displays, multimedia projections, and hands-on activities, to educate visitors about the importance of this fragile ecosystem, and the ways in which human activity has impacted it over time. Visitors were able to explore the diverse plant and animal life of the Everglades, and to learn about the ways in which water moves through the ecosystem, from rainfall to runoff to groundwater recharge.

“Waves” is a full body experience where learners act as a wave. This project evaluated learning impacts on learners who use their entire bodies as components in a learning environment. Participants use their bodies to add energy to waves and work together to unlock achievments. Do learners retain more information when high levels of physical activity are reached?