Dr. Ray Holder

Ray is a BAFTA winning XR professional with over 25 years of experience in visual communications, encompassing roles as a graphic designer, web developer, digital artist, 3D artist, animator, and VFX artist. Ray has PhD in Computer Science with a focus on immersive technologies, completed while teaching games development and industry-related subjects.

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Notably, Raymond was the VFX artist for a short film that won the Scottish BAFTA in 2017. 

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As Head of XR at Smartify, he has driven successful collaborations with sites such as Tower Bridge, Cutty Sark, and Historic Royal Palaces.