Exploring Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Technologies

This meetup we'll be joining Mobile Monday Detroit at RIIS to explore the intersection of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.

Please also RSVP on their page (https://www.meetup.com/Mobile-Monday-Detroit/events/231412086/)

Ali Al-Aasm, Red Piston

Ali graduated from the University of Windsor, with a degree in Computer Science and has accumulated over 15 years of experience in technical development of Web sites, mobile applications and desktop applications.

Ali started his career at BBDO doing development work for the Chrysler Jeep Dodge brands in Canada. In this role, Ali developed both the technical architecture and content management solutions for the brand websites, as well as dozens of promotional microsites and contests, with focus on security, data integrity and scalability.

In his spare time while at BBDO Windsor, Ali started to focus on iPhone app development. One of his apps - Handyman Sidekick - was featured in Best iPhone Apps, A Guide for Discriminating Downloaders by O'Reilly Press, as well as in the New York Times.

When FIAT acquired Chrysler and subsequently dismissed BBDO, Ali and his partners Jakub Koter and Andy Kale started Red Piston, a mobile-centric creative agency. Six years later Red Piston has grown to 18 people, and can count many Fortune 500 companies among their clients including: Lowe's Canada, MGAE and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. The company also evolved to become the premier Augmented Reality provider and a preferred part of Qualcomm, and is excited to be developing for next generation of AR and mixed reality devices like Microsoft Hololens.

Dominic Chiudioni, PIXO Group

Dominic has been at PIXO Group for more than 5 years. He started as a sound designer and music composer, and has progressed into the role of Product Manager. He currently oversees product development from conception to launch, as well as marketing outreach. He graduated from Cuyahoga Community College with a degree in Recording Arts & Sciences. He is an avid learner and reader, lovers emerging tech, and is a foodie.

Vinh Chu, PIXO Group

Vinh is the Technology Director of PIXO Group. Chu graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Computer Science in 2000. He worked for Midway Games for 9 years, where he was credited on titles such as NFL Blitz and NBA Ballers, befre coming to PIXO Group in 2010. He enjoys playing games, especially Street Fighter, and is known for his stylish collection of hoodies.

Kristin Hope, PIXO Group

Kristin is the Marketing Strategist for PIXO Group where she oversees all media, communications and marketing efforts for PIXO Group. From editing software for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to producing a monthly travel magazine on Silicon Valley, her experience is varied in all facets of media. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a Liberal Studies degree in 2009. Hope enjoys British mysteries, copious amounts of coffee and hates socks.

Sam Harrell, NBC Universal