Say Their Names NYC
Public Art & Civic AR
// creative technology leader
Connecting innovation with timeless, human-centered storytelling.
XR Product Management · Creative Direction · Experience Design · Fine Art · Mentoring designers & engineers · Bringing people together across disciplines
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// about
I'm a creative technology leader, creative director, and product manager — with the vision to imagine new innovations and the experience to make them real.
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// in their words
People who have worked with me, and for me.
“It's rare to find a leader in any space that is creative, can connect and communicate with people, and holds a deep understanding of the technological underpinnings and capabilities associated with projects and products. I consider myself lucky to have worked for and with Jay at Early-Adopter. Few in the immersive AR/VR space have his level of capability and vision. I would, and have, recommended him and his services with zero hesitation.
“I was fortunate enough to work for Jay at Early-Adopter as a Digital Project Manager for over four years. Our team worked on many complex website development projects and Jay was our fearless leader. Jay has an incredibly creative thought process. When a client approaches him with a strategic challenge, he can quickly think it through and provide a plan of action — while most of us are still scratching our heads. He immerses himself in his clients’ businesses and uncovers opportunities others don’t see. Jay has vision, persistence and a great sense of humor.
“Jay is an authority in the augmented reality space. While working with Jay at his company, Membit, I had the pleasure of witnessing his genuine and refreshing approach to AR. Technology nowadays can feel devoid of the humans that create it — this was not the case with Jay. Every project, with Jay at the helm, was handled with thoughtfulness, care, imagination and dedication. He knows his stuff technically and artistically. And above all, he is a pleasure personally.
“I highly recommend Jay as a leader. He is incredibly kind and approachable, always willing to listen and help his team members, and highly respected by his creative peers. He is extremely creative and constantly pushes the team to think outside the box. Jay has been a great mentor ever since we met during my Web III development class. He has always shown a human side to leadership and mentorship, and that is one of his strongest characteristics.
“Jay is one of those rare people who can effectively balance vision and practicality. He is also a trend setter — watch this guy to glean what is happening in arts and media creative. Jay changed the face of the 3D web by not only creating, but finding funding and in-kind support for the Brooklyn is Watching project in Second Life, which garnered worldwide attention. Working with Jay is a pleasure. His competence, creative genius and common sense make him a top-notch collaborator.
“Jay knows the internet and all of the possibilities for the pharmaceutical industry better than just about anyone I’ve ever worked with. He always starts with an understanding of the science and the why — and is able to translate that into highly successful web-driven programming.