Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

• XRHQ is an AI-powered platform tracking how organisations worldwide are deploying VR, AR and other immersive tech, including where they converge with AI, drones, robotics and other emerging technologies.

May 2024 – Aug 2024 · 3 mos · London, United Kingdom

• Organized and hosted the largest AI + XR hackathon in Europe, bringing over 200 developers, creatives, mentors, judges, and volunteers to produce 35 prototype applications, which combined artificial intelligence and mixed reality technology to create innovative solutions in education, healthcare, design, and more.
• Winners immediately received over £17,000 in prize money and hardware. They were also given the opportunity to compete in the final of the Global XR Hack series for up to $100,000 in funding, courtesy of Meta.

Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr

• I advised on the distribution of €5.6 million in funding to extended reality (XR) projects across Europe.

Sep 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Based on the success of my team’s efforts in the UK, I was asked to assist PwC US in creating and executing their immersive technology strategy during a two-year secondment.

Sep 2017 – Feb 2025 · 7 yrs 5 mos

• Established and scaled PwC’s immersive technologies practice globally, leading multidisciplinary onshore and offshore teams to combine VR and AR with AI, drones, and other emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges.

Mar 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Delivered early virtual and augmented reality solutions for PwC clients, applying immersive technologies to training, communication, and strategic storytelling use cases. Worked closely with client teams to translate business objectives into immersive experiences, supporting design, prototyping, and deployment.
• Through consistent, high-quality client delivery, I helped establish credibility for VR and AR within PwC, laying the foundations for the firm’s dedicated immersive technologies practice.

Mar 2014 – Feb 2015 · 11 mos

• I helped organizations consider the applications and disruptive potential of several emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, the Internet of Things, blockchain, robotics, 3D printing, and drones.
• For PwC, I analyzed complex datasets relating to our 20,000+ staff to set a relevant and targeted strategy for our firmwide innovation program, which was designed to give our people the time and funding to use technology to solve our clients' problems.

Apr 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• I was primarily involved in running high-profile companies in distress, including oil refineries, banks, hospitals, and retail stores.

Sep 2011 – Mar 2012 · 6 mos

• I conducted year-end audits and interim reviews of financial information for clients across various industries in both the public and private sectors.

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · Austin, Texas, United States

• Evaluating AI and emerging tech startups for the SXSW Pitch competition. To date, 647 companies have been shortlisted, with over 93% receiving funding in excess of $23 billion. Our alumni include Siri (acquired by Apple), Wildfire Interactive (acquired by Google), and other startups acquired by Meta, Huffington Post, OpenTable, and more.

Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs

• I co-authored several PhD papers exploring the applications of VR in practical skills training. These were publicized at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI).

Nov 2020 – Nov 2020 · 0 mo · South Korea

• As part of the South Korean government’s efforts to expand its culture internationally, I was asked to advise Korean technology startups on their ambition to expand internationally.

Oct 2018 – Sep 2019 · 11 mos

Jul 2017 – Sep 2022 · 5 yrs 2 mos · London, United Kingdom

Jun 2017 – May 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · London, United Kingdom

Feb 2017 – Apr 2017 · 2 mos · London, United Kingdom

• As part of the 12-week Augmentor programme to advance next generation virtual, augmented and mixed reality early stage tech companies

Feb 2016 – Feb 2016 · 0 mo · London, United Kingdom

Feb 2011 – Jun 2011 · 4 mos · United Kingdom

• I prepared and delivered tailored lessons based on the individual needs of my students, who ranged from middle school pupils to professionals seeking job interviews.

Oct 2010 – Dec 2010 · 2 mos · Southampton, United Kingdom

• Managed stock levels between the shop floor and the warehouse in this department store's kitchenware and small appliances section.

Sep 2010 – Nov 2010 · 2 mos · Southampton, United Kingdom

• This was a rewarding role in which I assisted disabled students by condensing the information in lectures into a more manageable summary to help them with their studies.

Feb 2010 – May 2010 · 3 mos · Southampton, United Kingdom

• I developed lesson plans and taught at a secondary school in Southampton to help underachieving students and inspire them to embrace mathematics.

Oct 2008 – Sep 2009 · 11 mos · United Kingdom

• Completed the Military Leadership Development Programme Level 1 comprising everything from small unit tactics to fieldcraft.