Nicholas Maggio - Technology Innovation Leader

About Me

I'm a technology innovation leader with over 12 years of experience driving transformative change in Media & Entertainment. My expertise lies in aligning enterprise business goals with technical initiatives, facilitating strategic executive decision-making, and leading impactful organizational transformations.

Currently serving as Principal Software Engineer for AR/VR & AI at Walt Disney Studios, I specialize in developing strategic initiatives for emerging technologies like Apple Vision Pro and cloud-based photogrammetry services.

                            12+
                            Years Experience
                        

                            8
                            Team Leadership
                        

                            3
                            Advanced Degrees
                        

Professional Experience

Walt Disney Studios

Principal Software Engineer AR/VR & AI Spring 2021 — Ongoing

Developed strategic initiatives for Apple Vision Pro VR platform, optimizing Disney+ content experiences
Led creation of cloud-based photogrammetry and Gaussian splatting services for 3D asset utilization
Directed 8-person Deloitte consultant team in product roadmap development and stakeholder requirements
Provided technology strategy presentations to senior executives at Marvel and Disney Studios
Acted as strategic advisor analyzing emerging technology trends for senior leadership

Unity Technologies

Sr. Solutions Engineer, AR/VR Fall 2018 — Spring 2021

Managed strategic partnerships for major enterprise clients including Netflix, Apple, and Niantic
Spearheaded customer engagement through customized prototypes and technical demonstrations
Collaborated with product teams to prioritize feature enhancements based on client feedback
Represented Unity in high-stakes meetings and industry events globally
Led cross-functional initiatives for strategic market positioning of AR/VR products

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sr. Software Engineer Winter 2018 — Fall 2018

Engineered advanced photogrammetry capture rigs for PlayStation hardware requirements
Facilitated cross-team collaboration with PS5 development team for seamless integration

Lytro

Optical Engineer & Software Developer Fall 2016 — Winter 2018

Developed pioneering optical components and software tools for cinematic imaging technologies
Managed complex partnerships with industry leaders Zeiss and Panavision for custom hardware solutions

Areas of Expertise

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AI & Machine Learning

Strategic implementation of AI solutions and machine learning technologies for enterprise applications

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Immersive Technologies

AR/VR development, Apple Vision Pro optimization, and immersive content creation

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Cloud Solutions

Cloud-based services, photogrammetry, and scalable infrastructure development

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Data Visualization

Advanced data analysis and visualization techniques for strategic decision-making

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Content Creation

Media & Entertainment content development and production pipeline optimization

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Programming

Expert in C#, C++, Python with focus on computer vision and image processing

Education

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Global Management and Finance 2023 — 2025

Rochester Institute of Technology

Master of Science in Imaging Science Image Processing and Computer Vision 2014 — 2016

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Motion Picture Science Visual Perception and Display Technology 2011 — 2014

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing technology innovation, strategic partnerships, and new opportunities in the Media & Entertainment space.

Location: Burbank, CA

Current Role: Principal Software Engineer, Disney Studios

Focus Areas: AR/VR, AI, Technology Strategy