Holosim Interactive

Microsoft Experience Center

Check out the Microsoft Experience Center in Redmond, WA. Our team at Smart Monkeys conducted AV Show Controls programming on-site for this very cool space at Microsoft Headquarters to promote tech business growth.

Digital Twins Development

I've been very active in both the training simulation and themed entertainment industries, promoting the use of Digital Twins to leverage transformative technology to improve engineering workflows.

UE5 for Themed Entertainment

In addition to major theme park openings like Epic Universe, and technological offerings like the Olaf humanoid robot, Unreal Engine 5.6 dropped last June offering powerful data integration, rich animation tools, and native character creation. This is a clear shift toward empowering big simulation and film‑quality workflows directly inside UE.

Epic Universe Finally Opens!

I had the honor to lead the show programming team during the early design phases for Universal's brand new 4th gate offering in Orlando. The park leverages a variety of innovative technology, from VR head-mounted displays, robotics in both ride vehicles and animated figures, and autonomously guided vehicles.

Digital Twins in Themed Entertainment

At IAAPA Expo 2025, I had the honor to speak during the EduSessions on the subject of using digital twins in themed entertainment to leverage transformative technology. The main point was capturing the universe of data that is readily available during park operations to improve quality guest engagement, but even carrying those insights back to the design phase to create ever-more engaging experiences. Click below to see my LinkedIn series on the subject.

Digital Twins in Training Simulation

At I/ITSEC 2024, I had the honor to present my paper on the value of leveraging digital twin technology in trianing simulation. This offering was a primer on the various configurations of digital representations in the design and operation of a training simulator, and value offered by the concept of a fully integrated digital twin. The paper and presentation were well-received, and sparked a number of interesting conversations and connections at the conference. Click below for the full presentation.