Andrew Barroso

Andrew Barroso is a professional with a diverse skill set encompassing fast data gathering, quality analysis, efficient project management, product testing, and focus groups for prominent companies in the food and beverage industry. He specializes in food and beverage R&D projects while concurrently exploring XR technology through quantitative and qualitative research. In 2019, Andrew was appointed as the Head of PR at Dallas Makerspace, a local nonprofit fostering education and innovation for community artists and engineers. During his tenure, he significantly contributed to the organization's growth and visibility through various activities such as leading PR initiatives, coordinating events, managing press engagement, and allocating substantial budgets to fund projects. Andrew has also played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between makerspaces in Dallas and Austin, demonstrating his strong networking and community-building skills. His involvement in organizing virtual and augmented reality content tracks for startup events highlights his affinity for cutting-edge technologies and innovation. Currently, Andrew is gearing up to lead the XR track at Dallas Startup Week 2021, showcasing his continued dedication to fostering technological advancements.