“Our mission is not to simply make world class experiential solutions easy & accessible but to prepare organizations for the future. The path to digital innovation is ever evolving. This is why we place a focus on the journey before the destination.”-Roni Cerga
A passionate business leader and innovator. His vision has helped shape world class offerings by utilizing cutting edge cross functional growth strategies. He maintains strong fundamentals by investing in a diverse organizational culture & people, streamlined process and the very best in product quality. He is a strong believer that the foundation to sustaining exponential growth is the result of empowering & offering a sense of ownership to everyone in the organization and beyond to our clients.
Lorne Fade – Co-Founder, COO
“As we continue to capitalize on the tremendous technological opportunities ahead we must always respect the competitive advantages that form the cornerstone of our brand – our people and our culture.”
Lorne Fade oversees all aspects of VR Vision’s application development, event activations, hardware deployment and 360 videography. He is responsible for guiding the company’s overall direction and strategic priorities by utilizing his digital marketing background to drive business development forward as well as driving sales for VR Vision through creative marketing campaigns and targeted advertising methods.
David Tucciarone – Manager of Custom Development
An experienced Creative Director and Developer, David specializes in creating immersive digital virtual experiences and interactive entertainment on both small and large scale. He has worked on over 20 successful projects with over 15 million users worldwide for both the mobile and enterprise training platforms.
At VR Vision, David oversees all productions from concept to completion to ensure all application development meets a gold standard of being completely turn-key and high quality. He has led successful projects for VR Vision with enterprise clients like Toyota, Tennis Canada, University of Toronto & Alchemy Systems.
Alex Pryor – Senior 360° Content Director
Alex has a passion for creating digital content and using multimedia to help businesses achieve their goals. The new wave of virtual reality and 360° content brings endless possibilities for business solutions and marketing material and Alex is dedicated to being at the forefront of this innovation.
He manages the 360° department of VR Vision, directing a variety of 360° content, such as 360° video and virtual tours. Alex has a keen eye to use these mediums as practical business applications to help businesses excel in the age of technology.
Joannah Apelo – SVP, Operations & Healthcare
Dedicated Nurse and technology expert with over 10 years providing client care and technology consulting in Canada and internationally. Joannah is driven to transform the way we view & approach client care. As an expert in both VR and Nursing Joannah’s goal is to greatly improve the quality of life for all.
Responsible for overseeing the development, testing, monitoring and implementation of Virtual Reality technologies. Joannah flawlessly combines science, business, and technology to make possible for life changing deployments.
She is also the CEO, Founder of Reality Well (A VR Vision Group Company). Reality Well is a Virtual Reality Platform for Senior Living. [www.realitywell.com]
Liz Nicholson – Enterprise Business Development Director
With an appetite for learning and advancing in new technologies Liz has what it takes to anticipate trends and collaborate with her peers. An experienced National Accounts Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industries for well over decade. Skilled in Contact Centers, Management, Customer Service, Account Management, and Sales. Extensive experience working with high tech executives and CEO’s producing high volume sales results advancing new business development.
Ian Jones – VP, Enterprise Sales
An experienced and accomplished business development and management executive committed to driving exceptional sales results for organizations, while exceeding all expectations for customers. Possesses a keen ability to motivate and inspire staff and colleagues to achieve success, both personally and professionally. Experienced in transforming laggard sales teams into highly focused and disciplined peak performers.
Specialties: Sales Strategy, Corporate & Business Development, Sales Management, Leadership, Coaching and Motivation, Market Planning, Energy, Legal and Tech industry.
Karan Sharma – Senior 3D Modeler/Designer
Karan Sharma is a 3D Artist with a passion for creating 3D assets and Environments for game development. He has an understanding of 3D Modeling, Texturing and Digital Sculpting and passion for Game Art along with constantly learning and advancing techniques while staying updated with industry standards.
He also has a solid understanding of composition, lighting, colour, form and structure and the ability to apply this knowledge in a 3D interactive world. Karan also has a hobby for photography and travelling.
Wei Tin Yuen – VR Developer
Wei is a young and talented Unity developer, with passion for anything involving creative design. But what good is something if it doesn’t do anything? With that in mind, Wei is highly interested in creating function as well, he loves to architect large yet pristine systems of code. With experience working as an Asset Developer, Wei’s game assets are downloaded by thousands of other Unity developers.
As a generalist developer, he is competent in both art and programming fields, and highly involved in the entire development cycle. Quickly building applications and making improvements where possible, Wei pushes the envelope of what VR can achieve.
Ahmad Askri – Junior VR Developer
I am a game developer who is passionate about exploring the new upcoming and emerging technologies and developing software for them. Aside from programming, I have a variety of different skills like 3D modelling, 3D animation, 2D animation and Video/Audio editing.
Virtual Reality technology has come a long way since its inception some time ago. Once considered a mere gaming novelty, VR is now making significant inroads into the business world. The concept of VR is pretty straightforward: a computer generates a realistic three-dimensional environment that users can experience through specialized headsets and devices. Typically in more recent years, this has been done with Standalone VR devices like the Meta Quest or Pico Neo variants.
With the advent of powerful computers and high-speed internet, the potential for VR is limitless. Hardware is getting smaller and more powerful, which makes adoption easier and more cost-effective. As a result, businesses are now starting to explore the possibilities of VR use cases in the workplace. In this article, we’ll take a look at how VR is transforming the way we work and what the future of VR looks like in the workplace.
Virtual Reality Training
Training new employees can be time-consuming and expensive. However, VR technology has made it possible to conduct virtual reality training sessions that simulate real-world scenarios. With VR, employees can practice their skills in a safe and controlled environment without risking any damage to the actual equipment or machinery. This is especially useful for hard-to-access, remote locations, or operating machinery that is dangerous and prone to causing injury.
Remote Work
As remote work becomes more prevalent, VR for remote work is bridging the gap between physical and virtual workspaces. Virtual offices and meeting rooms allow remote workers to collaborate with colleagues as if they were in the same room. This creates a sense of presence and eliminates the feeling of isolation that remote workers often experience.
Design and Prototyping
VR technology is also changing the way businesses approach product design and prototyping. With VR, designers can create a virtual model of a product and test it in a simulated environment. This saves time and money by reducing the need for physical prototypes. Using VR for design in the enterprise training world can also mean much faster lead times, and less mistakes in the real world when conducting training remotely.
Enhanced Customer Experience
The immersive nature of VR makes it an excellent tool for enhancing the customer experience. VR can be used to create virtual product demonstrations or showrooms, allowing customers to experience a product before making a purchase. This creates a memorable experience that can lead to increased customer loyalty.
Improved Safety and Security
Finally, VR technology can be used to improve safety and security in the workplace. For example, VR safety training can be used to simulate emergency scenarios, allowing employees to practice their response without putting themselves in harm’s way. Additionally, VR can be used to train employees on security protocols, reducing the risk of security breaches. This can overlap with any type of dangerous scenario whether its operating heavy equipment, or machinery, or even working with dangerous objects such as weapons.
The Future of VR in the Workplace
As VR technology continues to evolve, its potential in the workplace is becoming increasingly evident. While VR is still in its early stages, it is expected to become more prevalent in the coming years. The future of VR in the workplace is exciting, with the potential to revolutionize the way we work and interact with each other.
One of the main challenges of VR adoption in the workplace is the cost of the technology. However, as the technology becomes more widespread, the cost is expected to decrease, making it more accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Another challenge is the need for specialized skills to create VR content. However, as more people become familiar with the technology, the demand for VR content creators is expected to increase.
In conclusion, VR technology is transforming the way we work by improving training, remote collaboration, design, customer experience, and safety. The future of VR in the workplace is bright, with the potential to enhance productivity, creativity, and employee engagement. As technology becomes more accessible and affordable, we can expect to see more businesses adopting VR in the coming years.
