Brooklyn, New York, United States
Hello there! I'm Daniel Potes, a NYC based Creative Technologist! My career background is in event based product design, photography, interactive arts and design, applied creative technology, and comprehensive applied AI workflow integration! For the last 9 years I've been working from Virginia to New York, building my client base and enhancing my creative palette. Most recently I've been deep diving the world of Industrial Robotics, and integrated ML & IOT micro-controller networks as well as working on Integrating AI workflows in a variety of formats. With a wide skill set that includes everything from standard DSLR photography and video work, to 3d scanning and printing, to application creation and integration, and research and development in applied ML for industrial robotics, I pride myself in being a jack-of-all trades, capable of dropping into any role and excelling. For the last year and a half I’ve been working as a Physical Technologist for an Innovation Agency in NYC, dealing mostly in hardware solutions for immersive and interactive experiences. From designing custom wirelessly charging RFID solutions, to building out $100000+ OEM hardware for major clients. From LED artworks to Mixed Reality hardware solutions, I’ve spent this time honing my skills in Embedded Hardware and following a project through Pitch, Ideation, Research, Development, and finally, Delivery. I’ve fully dived into the Amusement Industry and am so excited for the future of Amusement Design!
As FC's AI Integration Technologist, I specialize in the seamless integration of artificial intelligence systems , and the Research and Development of specialized AI Workflows. My role is pivotal in enhancing operational efficiencies, delivering high quality experiential design, and driving innovation through the strategic implementation of AI technologies. System Integration: Research, develop and implement strategies for integrating AI solutions into existing infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance and results. Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the Creative Tech department, Design department and Producers, to align AI integration with company and client goals. Project Management: Oversee AI projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and provide strong ROI. Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of emerging AI trends and technologies, evaluating their potential application and benefit to FC. Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and document complex issues arising during the integration process, applying innovative solutions to overcome technical challenges. Training and Development: Educate and mentor team members on AI tools and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Set up and run workshops for ensuring team members make best use of available systems.
As Resident AI Expert and Physical Technologist, my role revolves around the integration of applied AI, hardware design, EdgeAI, and microcontrollers for use in physical interactions. I make the Virtual, Real, by integrating physical interactions and sensory awareness in experiential activations. Responsibilities include: Being integrally involved in Brainstorming/Pitching Develop a comprehensive fabrication framework Research and Develop cutting edge technological solutions Represent FC at industry events and gatherings Propose physical technology solutions to client problems, prototype a solution, then build it out into a final installed experience. Experience design from the ground up
We create and produce leading-edge visually stunning stories through machine learning/ AI motion pictures for advertising, film and entertainment industries. Working as an AI specialist, I create custom stylizations, GANs, and any other AI systems that might be applicable to our creative process. Work together with other multidiscplinary artists, designers and directors to make cutting edge and commercially viable AI films.
Worked with the incredibly talented team at the CRR on research and development of IOT based industrial robot modules. The focus of my research was in low cost industrial safety systems using embedded IOT based ML vision systems. Developed one of the lowest cost ML vision based safety systems ever produced, using object detection trained on people to constantly check the space surrounding the ABB 6700 and interrupt any action if a person is detected. This allows for an incredibly low latency system that constantly checks the robots surroundings for people. Assisted in the development of "R/OSE - Automated Plant Tending Industrial Robots Accessible for Anyone", an IOT based robotic agricultural system using an assortment of sensors and wirelessly connected micro-controller nodes. "R/OSE is a modular system of robotic, logic and sensor elements that can be used to monitor and care for organic systems. The purpose of R/OSE is to strip down complexity to process and transfer data in the leanest way possible between systems, much in the way information is communicated between symbiotic organisms. This modular style allows for the basic platform to be adapted for use with different components or to interact with different systems." By using low cost IOT micro-controllers and embedded ML systems we can create a near endless supply of functional use-cases!
Manage and maintain Sonzai Photography as well as all aspects of it's social media, from the website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Coordinate with clients to plan and capture photos of all kinds, from event photography to acting headshots to landscape photography for print. Work with a wide breadth of clients on Virtual and Augmented Reality prototypes and final products, from AR marketing tools, to VR Cinematic experiences. Optimize the website as well as all aspects of social media for SEO, as well as use analytics to focus content creation and distribution towards audience tastes. Create photographic content for digital and physical distribution, from album artwork to photo books to landscape prints to hang. Work directly with Artists and Studios creating archival images of their work for database entry and Social Media.
Work with the Lead Creative Tech to design, fabricate, and code interactive mechanisms for production clients. Assist in troubleshooting, coding iterations of existing systems, and creating wiring solutions for multi-voltage electrical systems for specific client needs. Fabricate hardware components for large scale interactive mechanisms. By leveraging the power of physical computing systems, we create fun and engaging interactive systems for an assortment of high level clients.