by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Timoni West – Unity Labs: As Director of XR Research at Unity Labs, Timoni plays a vital role in pioneering augmented, virtual, and mixed reality experiences. Unity’s innovations in spatial computing tools offer designers and developers new ways to interact with digital content.
Amber Case – Calm Tech: An advocate for more human-friendly technology, Case’s work focuses on non-intrusive augmented reality. Her book, “Calm Technology,” lays out principles for technology that respects users’ attention and space.
Jerome Etienne – AR.js: Etienne is behind AR.js, a lightweight library for building augmented reality web experiences. His dedication to making AR more accessible has earned him recognition in the spatial computing community.
Alex Kipman – Microsoft HoloLens: As the technical mastermind behind Microsoft’s HoloLens, Kipman is transforming our interaction with computers. HoloLens’ mixed reality headset combines elements of AR and VR, bringing spatial computing to the forefront.
Rony Abovitz – Magic Leap: Abovitz is the founder of Magic Leap, a company developing headsets that integrate digital content into the physical world. With billions in funding, Magic Leap is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in spatial computing.
Alysha Naples – Design in Mixed Reality: Formerly Magic Leap’s Senior Director of User Experience, Naples’ work centers around creating empathetic and human-centric design in mixed reality environments. She emphasizes creating experiences that feel natural and intuitive.
Mark Billinghurst – ARToolKit and HIT Lab: A pioneer in augmented reality, Billinghurst developed ARToolKit, one of the first open-source AR libraries. His research at the HIT Lab continues to drive advancements in spatial computing.
Blair MacIntyre – WebXR: As a principal researcher at Mozilla and professor at Georgia Tech, MacIntyre’s work focuses on making augmented and mixed reality web-based. WebXR, in particular, is leading the way in bringing spatial computing to web browsers.
Jaron Lanier – VR Philosophy: Often referred to as the father of virtual reality, Lanier’s insights delve deeper than just technology. He discusses the philosophical and ethical implications of spatial computing, ensuring we approach it with humanity in mind.
Brian Schwab – Magic Leap AI: Schwab directs Magic Leap’s interaction lab, focusing on the interplay between AI and spatial computing. By merging these domains, he envisions creating dynamic, smart, and immersive environments.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Dr. John Preskill – A professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology, Dr. Preskill is renowned for his work on quantum information and quantum computing. He’s the director of the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter at Caltech and has delivered various public lectures on quantum technology’s promise.
Dr. Krysta Svore – As the General Manager of Quantum Software at Microsoft, Dr. Svore is a leading voice in developing algorithms and software for quantum computers. Her work focuses on transforming quantum algorithms into practical applications.
Dr. Robert Schoelkopf – A Sterling Professor of Applied Physics and Physics at Yale, Dr. Schoelkopf has been a pioneer in the field of quantum science and engineering. He’s co-founded Quantum Circuits, Inc. (QCI), pushing forward with innovations in quantum computing technology.
Dr. Jay Gambetta – Holding a pivotal role as IBM Fellow and Vice President at IBM Quantum, Dr. Gambetta has been instrumental in IBM’s efforts in quantum research. He specializes in aspects of quantum information, algorithms, and device performance.
Prof. Michelle Simmons – A leading researcher at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Prof. Simmons has received international acclaim for her pioneering work in atomic electronics and quantum computing.
Dr. Seth Lloyd – As a professor at MIT, Dr. Lloyd’s contributions span quantum mechanical theory, especially how information theory intersects with quantum mechanics. His explorations into the capabilities and limits of quantum computers have been widely recognized.
Dr. Charlie Bennett – Often hailed as one of the founders of quantum information theory, Dr. Bennett’s work at IBM as a Fellow has delved deep into the entanglement phenomenon and quantum cryptography.
Dr. John Martinis – Known for his experimental work in quantum computing, Dr. Martinis was associated with Google’s quantum effort, making significant contributions to the company’s quantum supremacy claim.
Prof. Rainer Blatt – Holding a position at the University of Innsbruck, Prof. Blatt’s work has significantly advanced the field of quantum computing. He’s known for his experiments using trapped ions to form quantum bits (qubits).
Dr. Matthias Troyer – As a Principal Researcher at Microsoft, Dr. Troyer’s work revolves around quantum algorithms and their applications. Before joining Microsoft, he was a professor of computational physics at ETH Zurich, where he developed algorithms for quantum computing.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Werner Vogels: As the CTO of Amazon, Vogels is a driving force behind Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud service that revolutionized how businesses think about IT infrastructure. His vision and guidance have made AWS a market leader, shaping the cloud industry’s trajectory.
Satya Nadella: The CEO of Microsoft, under Nadella’s leadership, Azure has risen to be a dominant player in the cloud space. He emphasizes on a “cloud-first, mobile-first” strategy, pushing Microsoft’s cloud innovations and integration across platforms.
Diane Greene: Formerly at VMware, Greene made virtualization a mainstream concept. She then headed Google Cloud for a period, steering the platform towards enterprise readiness and competitiveness.
Dr. Joseph Liu: A leading expert in cloud security, Dr. Liu from Monash University has made significant contributions to the design and implementation of cloud-based cryptographic algorithms and systems.
Adrian Cockcroft: Previously Netflix’s Cloud Architect, Cockcroft’s work on migrating Netflix to a cloud-based model was groundbreaking. Now at AWS, he continues to lead innovations in cloud architectures and solutions.
Kelsey Hightower: As a staff developer advocate at Google Cloud, Hightower’s influence on Kubernetes, an open-source container orchestration system, is noteworthy. He’s a strong advocate for sustainable and efficient cloud-native applications.
Ben Kehoe: Working as a Cloud Robotics Research Scientist at iRobot, Kehoe’s approach to serverless applications and cloud infrastructure is pioneering. His insights provide a fresh perspective on leveraging cloud for real-world applications.
Corey Quinn: With a unique blend of humor and expertise, Quinn deciphers the often complex world of AWS through his newsletter “Last Week in AWS”. He provides critical insights and overviews of the rapidly evolving AWS ecosystem.
Tammy Butow: An expert in chaos engineering and cloud reliability, Butow’s work focuses on ensuring cloud infrastructures can withstand unexpected disruptions. Currently at Gremlin, she is at the forefront of creating tools and methodologies for resilient cloud applications.
Lynn Langit: An independent cloud architect, Langit’s work spans multiple cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. A former Microsoft employee, she now educates the community through courses, articles, and public speaking, emphasizing best practices in cloud adoption.
