Biography
A somewhat comprehensive summary of my professional journey so far.
Summary
- I work as a Research and Development Engineer at Target3D in London. My role involves prototyping and developing custom tracking solutions using emerging technologies in areas like Motion and Volumetric Capture, Virtual Production, VR & AR, Robotics, Biomechanics, Animation, VFX, Gaming, Training, and Simulation.
- I earned my PhD in Design from Brunel University London, thanks to funding from StoryFutures. During my doctoral studies, I co-designed, prototyped, and evaluated ways to integrate immersive technologies into filmmakers’ workflows, sharing my findings through scientific pubblications.
- I’ve accumulated years of experience in the industry as Creative Producer and XR Specialist, acquiring a blend of technical proficiency and business acumen. During my tenure at Proxima Milano I was responsible for initiating new projects and proactively building business relationships with new clients, proposing innovative advertising approaches through immersive media.
- I love sharing the knowledge I’ve acquired over the years in the immersive domain. My passion for public speaking was ignited by my BA thesis, which eventually became a book. This trailblazing work attracted interest from academics and industry professionals, leading to opportunities for me to travel and present my research around the world for a couple of years.
- Since immersive media and technologies are inherently experiential, words alone cannot fully convey their essence. This is why, so far, I believe the pinnacle of my dissemination efforts over the years was my role as Curator of the Milano Film Festival. I have always felt a deep connection to this movement and a strong urgency to ensure the success of this medium.
This commitment drives my dedication to properly introducing it to people and contributing to its development.
Skills
Every profession and role evolves due to technological advancements, socio-economic changes, and personal circumstances.
Change is inevitable, and with change comes transformation, necessitating ongoing learning.
Since completing high school and embarking on an unconventional path, I have been driven to acquire new knowledge and skills.
- I had zero clues about filmmaking
- I had zero clues about VR, AR and real-time game engines
- I had zero clues about Sales, Accouting and Business Development
- I had zero clues about academia and what a PhD entailed
- I had zero clues about Tracking Technologies and Volumetric Capture
- I had zero clues on how to build a website
As I explore new subjects, methods, and technologies, my career journey has demanded rapid adaptation and the acquisition of new competencies within short periods that have been measured and evaluated.
In every new scenario I succesfully delivered academic and industry standards.
Soft Skills
| Problem Solving | Critical Thinking, Creativity, Thoughtfulness, Troubleshooting, Resourcefulness |
|---|---|
| Interpersonal | Teamwork, Ownership, Networking, Empathy |
| Communication | Active Listening, Public Speaking, Visual Communication |
| Ganbaru 頑張る | Adaptability, Patience, Persistency, Discipline, Growth Mentality |
Hard Skills
| VR AR XR | Consultancy, Strategy, UX Development, Deployment, Business Dev |
|---|---|
| Motion Capture | Optitrack System, Motive, Captury, Theia Markerless, Noitom, Tekscan |
| Volumetric Capture | Holosys 4DViews, Photogrammetry, LiDAR Scanning |
| Graphic & Motion Design | Photoshop, After Effect, Figma, Miro, Mural |
| Research | Mixed Methods (Interviews, Workshops, Surveys, Personas, Wizard of Oz, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Prototyping), Technical Writing, Scientific Publishing, Dissemination |
| Traditional & Spatial Video | Production Design, (Planning, Budgeting, Shooting List, Logistics, Paperworks) 2D Cameras (RED, ARRI, BlackMagic, Sony) Spatial Video Cameras (Insta360 Pro 2, GoPro Rig, Canon RF 180°) and software (Autopano, Mistika VR) Editing (Data Management & Conversion, Adobe Premiere, AVID) VFX (After Effects, Nuke) CG (Blender, Maya) Financing (Open Calls, Pitching, Production Markets, Budgeting) |
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| Currently Improving | Unity , Unreal Engine, 8th Wall, Python, HTML, GitHub Development |
Extra
- After playing competitively throughout my teenage years (Junior Europe Best Ranking #187), I became a certified 🎾 tennis coach (F.I.T) and taught to kids while I was enrolled in my BA.