About
An experienced professional with a diverse skill set of practical…
Articles by Lee
Contributions
Activity
-
Another exciting announcement from the Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network team for the UK XR HACK at PwC 💥💥 Zappar has just joined the crew and…
Another exciting announcement from the Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network team for the UK XR HACK at PwC 💥💥 Zappar has just joined the crew and…
Liked by Lee Englestone
-
You only need 3 things to win: 1) The courage to start. 2) The brain to learn. 3) The heart to never quit. Good news: You already have all three.
You only need 3 things to win: 1) The courage to start. 2) The brain to learn. 3) The heart to never quit. Good news: You already have all three.
Liked by Lee Englestone
-
Our tech sector, the third largest globally and leader in Europe, is vital for our economy and public services like the NHS. We must support the…
Our tech sector, the third largest globally and leader in Europe, is vital for our economy and public services like the NHS. We must support the…
Liked by Lee Englestone
Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
-
NASA Space Apps Local Lead
NASA International Space Apps Challenge
- 5 months
Science and Technology
I was the local lead for the Manchester edition of the 2023 NASA Space Apps Challenge and oversaw event planning, promotion, website creation and sourcing of judges and prizes.
https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2023/locations/manchester/
Publications
-
NET Developer's Guide to Augmented Reality in iOS: Building Immersive Apps Using Xamarin, ARKit, and C#
Apress; 1st ed. edition (23 Feb. 2021)
This book introduces and explores iOS augmented reality mobile app development specifically for .NET developers. The continued adoption and popularity of Xamarin, a tool that allows cross-platform mobile application development, opens up many app publishing opportunities to .NET developers that were never before possible, including AR development.
Projects
-
UseCasesFor.ai
A website listing over 250 use cases for AI across different industries using a variety of AI technologies. Check it out at https://UseCasesFor.ai
-
Combining Generative AI and Mixed Reality
- Present
I experimented with combining Generative AI and Mixed Reality and explained the approach in the 2023 Global XR Conference
The talk can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xD1uVQrDMk -
Data Visualisation in Mixed Reality
- Present
I experimented with data visualisation, analysis and interaction in mixed reality. I believe this has great benefits for storytelling, understanding and exploring data.
The video describing the approach can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of4qh9O9DWE -
GenerativeAI.tours - Generative AI (OpenAI API) Example
In order to learn and share the Generative AI capabilities of the Open AI API - I created a web app called GenerativeAI.tours (domain owned - but never put live) which demonstrates how to dynamically craft a prompt, send the prompt to the API then parse and display the API response.
This project was actually a finalist in the Worldwide AI Hackathon in the Generative AI category.
I gave this talk to various user groups and you can see a video of me walking through the project…In order to learn and share the Generative AI capabilities of the Open AI API - I created a web app called GenerativeAI.tours (domain owned - but never put live) which demonstrates how to dynamically craft a prompt, send the prompt to the API then parse and display the API response.
This project was actually a finalist in the Worldwide AI Hackathon in the Generative AI category.
I gave this talk to various user groups and you can see a video of me walking through the project here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9N3Ii8lNRA -
IsChristmasTree.com - Machine Learning Image Classification
I created a festive themed example of how to train an image classification model. This was done in the cloud using CustomVision.ai, then call the endoint from another website I created which is hosted at IsChristmasTree.com
-
GoodBusinessBooks.com
I created this website to share many of the great books that I have read (and more) on the subject of business, personal development, learning, leadership and strategy.
-
GoodyOrBaddy.com - Machine Learning Image Classification
I experimented with creating an image classification model using ML.NET that can determine whether an image of a cartoon character is likely to be a good or bad. I did this to learn the technology, and share my learnings with others and explain how they can get started with it.
The model was trained locally using ML.NET after which was uploaded and hosted in an Azure Function with the website GoodyOrBaddy.com later created to call the endpoint.
You can see a video of the talk i've…I experimented with creating an image classification model using ML.NET that can determine whether an image of a cartoon character is likely to be a good or bad. I did this to learn the technology, and share my learnings with others and explain how they can get started with it.
The model was trained locally using ML.NET after which was uploaded and hosted in an Azure Function with the website GoodyOrBaddy.com later created to call the endpoint.
You can see a video of the talk i've given to a few user groups here:
https://youtube.com/live/y_zmkkL1Cmo -
Creating a Driving Simulation of Self Learning Learning Agents
I demonstrated how learning agents can be used to solve unknown problems using re-enforcement learning being passed to subsequent generations of learning agents and explained what neural networks and learning agents were and how they worked.
I have this talk to some user groups that can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLCnReywLrQ -
TechCommunityCalendar.com
-
This online resource was one of the first initiatives delivered inline with the newly created Avanade Developer Relations Strategy I devised. It aggregates conferences, hackathons and speaking opportunities into a single place - Something no other online resource does.
-
XamarinArkit.com
-
A website dedicated to teaching .NET developers how to use Apples Augmented Reality framework ARKit in Xamarin using C# and .NET
-
ExpressionDesign4.com
-
With Microsoft discontinuing this free vector based design tool (including downloads from their site), I wanted to provide a place to preserve it for fans and future users.
-
HackathonTips.com
-
A website offering advice and tips to those attending Hackathons - Needs to be updated with some recent content i've created on the topic.
Honors & Awards
-
Worldwide AI Hackathon Finalist 2023
-
-
Microsoft MVP - Mixed Reality
Microsoft
https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/c0646853-38e8-ea11-a813-000d3a8ccaf5
-
Microsoft MVP - Developer Technologies
Microsoft
https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/c0646853-38e8-ea11-a813-000d3a8ccaf5
-
British MENSA Membership
British Mensa
Non active Mensa member
Languages
-
English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Recommendations received
8 people have recommended Lee
Join now to viewMore activity by Lee
-
I'm speaking at NSManchester on Monday about #Xamarin, past and future. 5th August, from 6pm at JLR, Manchester Please RSVP at:…
I'm speaking at NSManchester on Monday about #Xamarin, past and future. 5th August, from 6pm at JLR, Manchester Please RSVP at:…
Liked by Lee Englestone
-
🎉 Congratulations to our 150 successful applicants! With 2 weeks to go, we've created extra capacity to host more of you at our XR Hack in PwC UK...…
🎉 Congratulations to our 150 successful applicants! With 2 weeks to go, we've created extra capacity to host more of you at our XR Hack in PwC UK...…
Liked by Lee Englestone
-
I'm thinking of organising an annual 30 day XR challenge. It would be a fun way for the XR community to showcase their talent and creations…
I'm thinking of organising an annual 30 day XR challenge. It would be a fun way for the XR community to showcase their talent and creations…
Shared by Lee Englestone
-
Freelance data scientist Robin Wilson delves into the captivating world of British place names using OS Open Names Data. 🏰🔍 From Viking influences…
Freelance data scientist Robin Wilson delves into the captivating world of British place names using OS Open Names Data. 🏰🔍 From Viking influences…
Liked by Lee Englestone
-
Great to be part of a Guiness World Record with several colleagues from E.ON UK DT team.
Great to be part of a Guiness World Record with several colleagues from E.ON UK DT team.
Liked by Lee Englestone
-
XR+AI #Hacker's Survival Kit packed in a day! 🛅 By Hackers, for only XR HACKers... Including workshops on the recently released AI-kit #Unity…
XR+AI #Hacker's Survival Kit packed in a day! 🛅 By Hackers, for only XR HACKers... Including workshops on the recently released AI-kit #Unity…
Liked by Lee Englestone
Other similar profiles
Explore collaborative articles
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
Explore More