Uniquely Experienced
The Knave team has been assembled to address new experiences in the emmerging technology sectors, such as VR/AR as well as experts in Digital Media, Licensing IP and 3D Scanning/Modeling.
Team members include highly experienced Unity developers, 3D programming engineers, 3D Modelers and Animators, Project Managers experienced across platforms and research specialists trained in the latest advances in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Simulation and Training.
Engineers:
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Knave engineers are highly experienced in 3D, Physics and Artificial Intelligence as well as Unity Development, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
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Research and Project Management:
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Virtual and Augmented Reality, Digital Media & Games, Business Development, TV/Film, Music, Sports, Contract Negotiations, Industry Trending, Investor Insights, IP Licensing, OEMs, Mobile Devices, Product Development.
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Tony Simerman
Founder, Program Lead
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Knave company founder, Tony Simerman has over 25 years of experience in 3D visualization, animation, games, real-time rendering and simulation. He has delivered detailed 3D walk-throughs with customers like Bechtel and the CIA as well as created proprietary 3D engine technology to ship leading edge games and racing simulations.
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Tony Simerman, former Samsung Director of Business Development and Content Strategy, is perfectly positioned to provide insights on the emmerging virtual reality landscape. While at Samsung, Tony worked with major studios, including: Disney, Pixar and MTV to lead game developer outreach to build the GearVR platform. Tony can provide hands-on assistance and insights on where the VR and AR markets are headed, identify major players in both hardware, software and the gaming market. Tony is one of the few to have shipped a Virtual Reality device at scale via work on the Samsung Gear VR launch. He has hands-on experience across entire VR ecosystem.
Simerman maintains C-Level contacts at the major 3D engine companies like Unity and Unreal engine and is heavily engaged with all VR/AR HW OEMs. He is one of the few executives to be hands-on across the entire VR ecosystem to ship a VR device and platform.
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As a business development executive focused in digital media entertainment and consumer products. His experience includes connected devices & accessories, PC, games, IoT and multi-platform services. Tony has worked in both Fortune 50 and start-up environments across product development, finance, sales and marketing groups to provide strategic analysis in digital media and consumer products.
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