James Ashley

James Ashley is a tech Director at 3D LifeMap, specializing in designing and developing Magic Leap, HoloLens, ARKit, Vive, Oculus, and gestural experiences.

With a background in philosophy, James has transitioned into the tech industry and worked as an enterprise architect for software consulting firms.

He has a diverse professional history, including roles at Razorfish Emerging Experiences Lab and contributing to LinkedIn Learning courses and Apress books on HoloLens and Kinect programming.

James has a strong focus on computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, leveraging these technologies to enhance user interfaces in Mixed Reality.

In academia, he pursued a PhD in Philosophy at Emory University and holds bachelor's degrees in Philosophy and Mathematics from St. John's College.

His career spans across various organizations such as LIFEMAP, Metia, VIMaec, and Orbbec 3D Technology International Inc., showcasing his expertise in tech and consulting roles.

James Ashley's contributions to the tech industry have been significant, inspiring developers and creative technologists within the Microsoft stack and beyond.