Kitchener, ON T 647 990 1757 E info@brentmarshall.tech | AI (VertexAI) / Node (Express/Next) / C++ / Python TouchDesigner / Unreal (C++, Blueprints) Microcontrollers / Digital Signage (BrightSign) |
Creative Technology Director, Permanent Installations
Managing Creative Technology (CT) executions for permanent installations. Management of Creative Technology team. Coordination with Architecture, Engineering, A/V, and Creative teams to develop technical execution for client projects. Coordination with Trade Show Unions for installation of exhibit spaces. Technical documentation of prototype development, security approvals, and internal development timelines. Managed several installations featuring AI Toolsets from Google Cloud Vertex AI (RAG, Vector Search, Imagen, Gemini Pro LLM, Speech to Text, GenKit)
Creative Technologist, Employee Experience, A/V Infrastructure (2018-2022)
Development of permanent installations for internal environments. Worked closely with the interior design team to integrate technology into building development. LED installations with Madrix/TouchDesigner, Kafka deployments for real-time content, WebRTC implementations for real-time inter-city portals, digital signage systems, design and implementation of multi-city Maker Spaces, development of virtual production studios including development in Disguise and Unreal Engine, designing of Spatial audio environments, programming Boston Dynamics Spot robot with Python SDK, development of occupancy tracking project and radar-based positional tracking, blockchain development and server side rendering of NFTs. Patent for Measuring Traffic Density in Retail Storefront, two patent applications pertaining to Blockchain technologies.
Implementation of technical resources for marketing implementations. Programming interactive elements for motion graphics, integration of practical effects, digital signage, networking support for merchants, large scale multitouch interfaces.
Project conceptualization, prototype development, technical coding, and costing of early-stage products. Ongoing project fabrications include work in developing circuits in EAGLE, electronic repairs, and SMD soldering. Software work includes Google Glass applications, Unity3D, Android bridge, and C++ audio responsive applications
Cannes Lion Shortlist Molson Beer Fridge O’Canada campaign (2015) Innovative Use of Technology Marketing Awards Gold Toronto Humane Society Dog Caller Creative Use of Technology | Bronze Cannes Lion UberSAFE campaign (2015) Innovative Use of Technology Gold ADCC UberSAFE campaign (2015) Innovative Use of Technology | UBER Molson Absolut Smokebomb Entertainment |
Lead Technologist Developing technical executions for large scale interactive installations. Project conceptualization, prototype development, equipment specifications, development timelines, client engagement, programming, design, 3D modeling, electronics. Familiarity with LiDAR systems, IR Touch Overlays, OpenCV. | BMO, Brita, CFL, Mazda, NHL, Rogers, Scotiabank, Samsung, Tangerine, Telus, Toronto Maple Leafs |
Lead Developer Managing small specialized teams to develop Out Of Home experiential installations. C++ development using technologies such as OpenCV, OpenNI, Beckon, Arduino, iOS. Drafting technical specifications, conceptualizing pitch documentation, equipment costing & bill of materials, interaction flows, application wireframes. | Aeroplan, BCAA, BMO, Mattel, Microsoft, Rogers, Red Bull, Telus, BC Tourism OOH Day award BC Tourism campaign (2013) |
Multitouch Wall development - C++ programming, hardware installation of large scale multi-monitor walls with multi touch IR overlays for Honda, and Roche. Mobile Applications targeting Windows Phone 7.5, and Android, for AT&T SXSW installation.
Application Developer Product visualization, geo-spatial tracking and mapping, participatory kiosks, experiential advertising. Research and Development - implementing a Labs Division to offer new products, conceptual prototypes with direct client application scenarios. Information Architecture - Technical specifications, system architecture, and application/site user flow documentation. | Timex, Sirius, Kohler, WWF, Ontario Power Authority, Roma Mouldings, Jamieson Labs Gold Award of Excellence by the Canadian Public Relations Society (2011) Bronze Award by the Canadian Marketing Association (2011) Finalist in the SABRE Awards (2012) |
Application design / developer specializing in user interface design, user acceptance testing and implementation. Design and project conceptualization, client presentations, technical resource, scoping of development timelines.
ASP.NET and ASP Classic, XSLTransformations, RSS, Podcasts, Ajax. Strong understanding of W3C standards and ability to develop in CSS, XHTML, and JavaScript.
Website and template development. Optimizing Javascript / Actionscript code. Technical demonstrations and research projects. Conforming to accessibility guidelines making websites available for people with disabilities. | Cannes Cyberlion (2001) Three Applied Arts (2000/2001) awards for banner and website design |
York University — 1996-2000. Faculty of Fine Arts, Visual Arts / Graphic Design