BEAUDRY INTERACTIVE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Product Development Manager
- Manager of Product Development
Alexis maintains and oversees new product development, turning prototypes into commercial products.
As Manager of Product Development, Alexis focuses on the strategic expansion of the company's R&D initiatives into new product offerings. He is a liaison with clients defining product requirements and enhancing their delivery needs. Alexis maintains and oversees the new product development process for b/i. He primarily tackles taking prototypes and turning them into commercial products.
Prior to joining b/i, Alexis worked as a Senior Operations Coordinator at Electrosonic, helping the business standardize their operations globally. He also has extensive experience in Project Management and Industrial Engineering having worked at Aerospace, Automotive and Audio-Visual Technology industries.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager
- Project Coordinator
As project coordinator, Danny supports the team and the process from ideation to installation. By providing clear communication both internally and externally, projects are able to run smoothly while staying on time and on budget. As operations manager, Danny oversees the b/i workshop to ensure a clean and safe work environment. Other responsibilities include tracking incoming and outoing inventory, assisting with project builds and playtests, and providing support for installations.
Prior to joining the b/i team, Danny worked as a conductor and musician for Broadway and touring productions. Other experiences include work as a stunt performer, magician's assistant, actor, stage manager, rigger, electrician, covid/safety coordinator, set dresser, and producer (BC/EFA, Brassroots District). When an audience has the ability to affect their environment and write their own story, that is when life-long memories are created. Providing the tools for that immersion has always been Danny's driving force.
Since founding the company in 2006, David has been its leader, principal researcher, software engineer and a creative force behind many of the company's signature projects.
Job Titles:
- Concept & Graphic Designer
As a Concept and Graphic Artist for Beadury Interactive, Ken helps design graphics and environments and assists with creating concept artwork and designs for projects. His skills range from 3D modeling to concept sketching, and he utilizes a variety of design applications depending on the project need. His recent work with b/i includes designing digital medial for interactives at the Museum of the Bible, the interactive Atlas Map and a series of delightful, living posters aboard the new Carnival Celebration Cruise ship and the Currents interactives onboard the Carnival Jubilee.
As a Creative Technologist, Kevin designs and implements the low-level technologies that power the magic. He works in disciplines ranging from electronics design and embedded programming, into specialty topics like computer vision. He brings a strong computer engineering background, which helps provide a clear path for a project's technical foundations, and how to best emphasize human-machine interactions.
Job Titles:
- Art Director for Visual Experience Design
As the Art Director for Visual Experience Design, Mike leads the visual direction for bespoke projects and products, and oversees all b/i's visual needs and brand identity. A few of Mike's recent projects with b/i can be seen at Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld, Orlando, the Currents interactives onboard the Carnival Jubilee, living travel posters and digital Atlas on Carnival Jubilee, Frizzante on Carnival Venezia, Hawks Nest Cabin at Beaver Creek Resorts, as well as The LA Music Center and the La Kretz Innovation Campus in Downtown LA.
As Technical Director, Nick focuses on designing the tech systems and networks that bring Beaudry Interactive's creativity to life. He has spent over 20 years cultivating a career in technical entertainment - helping companies reach new levels of artistry by conceiving, designing, and building interactive and immersive environments that spark imagination and ignite the senses. As a proud member of IAAPA and TEA, Nick endeavors to help make access to the themed entertainment industry more accessible for all.
As the Creative Producer, Nicole supports the creative and production processes from concept through completion at b/i. With a background in Production Design and Themed Entertainment Design, she brings her organization and collaborative skills to contribute to the development of interactive and experience-based designs. Recent projects include the Currents Zone Interactives on Carnival Jubilee, Wondrous Space at The Franklin Institute, TECO Clean Energy Center Interactives, Talking Big Bird at Sesame Place San Diego, Hawks Nest Cabin and Eager Beaver Scavenger Hunt at Beaver Creek Resort, Frizzante on the Carnival Venezia, and Gateway Atlas and Travel Posters for Carnival Cruise Line Celebration.
Prior to joining b/i, Nicole worked in live entertainment, helping to develop music programs that engage the community and foster creative learning. Nicole brings the same passion to her work as she does to her playful cooking during her free time.
Nicole manages the creative and production processes from concept through completion for interactives and experience-based work at b/i.
Job Titles:
- Director of Interactive R & D
As Director of Interactive Research and Development, Tim leverages over a decade of experience with multidisciplinary engineering and real-time engines to orchestrate hardware and software, creating innovative experiences that let guests experience the magic of your venue. His recent B/I projects include Virtual Aquarium at Carnival Cruise Lines and In Orbit of You at The Franklin Institute, where he lead hardware integration and gameplay refinement; as well as an expanding list of upcoming b/i products.
Prior to joining b/i Tim had years of experience with VR, AR, 4D theater, and interactive LBE development. His innovative work has received many awards: including multiple Thea's, an Emmy, and recognition from the likes of Microsoft and The Producer's Guild of America.
As Director of Interactive R&D, Tim leverages over a decade of experience with multidisciplinary engineering and real-time engines.
Valeria blends art and science in her career and her personal life, and that mix feeds and informs her passion for all things that are elegantly designed, be it fine art, museum exhibits, architectural structures, interactive systems, or theatrical events. Originally educated as a chemist, Valeria has enjoyed an eclectic career since coming to the U.S. from Russia in 1993. She is sought after as a business consultant, project manager, and strategist, and has worked with variety of companies including Ernst & Young, Mattel, Warner Music Group and Disney. Soon after the company's founding, she became a Principal at Beaudry Interactive, quickly applying her expert project management and problem-solving skills to technical design and creative principles. Her unconventional thinking and diverse background have been invaluable in designing and developing the extraordinary experiences Beaudry Interactive has been a part of.
With over 20 years of practical experience in managing complex projects, Valeria possesses a keen understanding of the key processes and components of complex, multi-faceted projects, and from conception to completion, ensures excellence in execution. As a producer Valeria provides overall project oversight and orchestrates the creative, technological, and physical design aspects of the company's diverse projects.
With over 20 years of experience managing complex projects, Valeria possesses a keen understanding of the key components of multi-faceted projects, and from conception to completion, ensures excellence in execution.