Aaron Pulkka
Aaron Pulkka
Aaron Pulkka is a seasoned leader in the interactive entertainment design and production industry with over 25 years of experience. He has worked with emerging tech, VR/AR, and games for top companies, including Walt Disney Imagineering, Sony, and Activision. With a Master of Science degree in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Washington, Aaron began his career at the university's Human Interface Technology Laboratory (HITLab), where he honed his skills in XR technology. He worked as a Show Designer in the Walt Disney Imagineering VR Studio, developing DisneyQuest's attractions. Aaron has worked on various entertainment projects for companies of all sizes, and he co-founded two startups in China and the United States, producing numerous award-winning applications, including mobile games and spatially-aware apps for Google Tango and Microsoft HoloLens.
Currently, Aaron is a program director at Amber Labs, co-chair of the VRARA LBE Committee, vice chair of the AIXR LBE Advisory Group, a member of the PGA New Media Council, and an accomplished speaker on VR/AR/XR, location-based entertainment, Metaverse, and interactive storytelling.