Dhruv Adhia
New Westminster,BC
Summary
My passion lies in "Humanizing Technology." I am dedicated to merging the tangible and virtual worlds, creating seamless, intuitive experiences that prioritize the user’s natural interactions. My work focuses on developing technologies that not only bridge the gap between physical and digital realms but also enhance the human experience by making these interactions more intuitive, dynamic, and human-centered.
With a background in designing and computing Human Adaptive Interfaces, I specialize in creating systems that respond to gestures, facial expressions, and voice commands, making digital experiences feel more natural and less mechanical. My goal is to contribute to the next generation of immersive technologies, where human behavior is at the core of innovation, ensuring that as technology evolves, it remains deeply connected to the essence of what it means to be human.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
XR Lead/Consultant/Advisor
MYND Therapeutics Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
08.2021 - Current
- Led the team at MYND Therapeutics Inc
- To redefine XR experiences of realistic food items for CBT based therapies using generative AI
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create a healthy mindset for healthy living through innovative XR solutions
- Implemented cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experiences and drive positive behavioural changes.
Cofounder and CTO
CELA Technology Inc
Vancouver, Canada
07.2019 - Current
- Developed AI-driven solutions to enhance online shopping experience through immersive cloud-based technologies
- Led a team in implementing spatial immersive experiences to increase user engagement and learning levels
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to humanize the next phase of online shopping at CELA Technology Inc.
Mentor
VR AR Association
Vancouver, Canada
01.2019 - Current
- My goal in VR/AR is to aid the merging of tangible and virtual worlds in an intuitive way that helps bring dynamism to virtual experiences.
Co-Founder and CTO
H+Technology
Vancouver, Canada
08.2012 - Current
- At H+, our mission is to create human-adaptive systems that are natural to use
- We believe in collaborative, non-isolating computing environments that allow users to be engaged with flat, 2D information in a 3D form
- We create immersive holographic experiences that utilize gestures, voice and other forms of interaction
- The purpose of designing these systems is to feel no barrier between human and digital information and be immersed in the digital world we are creating
- Our vision is to humanize technology
- In the future, mostly everything we interact with will have built-in intelligence, including cars, home and mobile devices
- Machines will reach and even surpass the human level of understanding in order to execute day-to-day tasks
- By placing humans at the centre of this equation, we are able to be in touch with our natural human behaviours without having to adapt.
Technology Advisor and Mentor
Kosaa
Vancouver, Canada
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Guiding the team towards building an online platform for interior designers and machine learning computer vision-based systems to assist both designers and consumers to build smarter well-designed spaces.
Visiting Lecturer
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Kanpur, India
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Carrying out workshop and lecture series on next step of computing and design incorporating social experiences
Visiting Researcher and Lead Developer
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Digital Video Illumination - A framework development for content management and monitoring system for multiple projectors
Technical Director
D-Sign Touchless Interactive
Vancouver, Canada
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Worked on Computer Vision based technologies for interactive public experience.
Research Assistant
SIAT research centre
Surrey, Canada
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Worked part time on creating a system in the field of adaptive computing and gestural interface for tweaking animations in real time.
Designer and Developer
Microsoft
Vancouver, Canada
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Taxicity is a Silverlight game that taps into Open Data from the City of Vancouver to create the gameplay map
- Players take on the role of a freelance taxi driver in Vancouver, tasked with picking up and delivering passengers to landmarks around the city.
Designer and Developer
TransLink
Vancouver, Canada
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Carbon Chaos is an engaging action puzzle game for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Web/iPhone Developer
Conquer Mobile Inc
Vancouver, Canada
05.2009 - 08.2009
- IPhone/web Developer, junior programmer, one of the lead designer and architects for CellTouch
Lead Developer
CODE, Vancouver Winter Olympics
Vancouver, Canada
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Designer and Lead Programmer
- CODE Live (The Dharma) Project intends to create a compelling artistic and substantive experience for visitors as a part of Vancouver Winter Olympics installation.
Associate researcher/programmer
Central Power Research Institute
Bangalore, India
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Associate researcher, c programmer, optimizing power usage, interface designer
Graphics Programmer and interface designer
KennaMetal
05.2006 - 07.2006
- Intern - C++ 2d graphics programmer/designer
Education
Masters of Digital Media - Digital Media, Game Design & Development, Human Adaptive Interface, physical computing, mixed reality
The Centre for Digital Media - SFU, UBC, BCIT and Emilly Carr.
01.2010
BTech - Electronics and Communication
ICFAI University
01.2008
Skills
- Human Computer Interaction
- AI, Generative AI, Computer Vision
- XR/AR/VR
- Game Design and Development
- WebGL Development
- Technology Leadership
- Human Adaptive Interfaces
- Interaction Design
- Framework and Architecture Design
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Generative Art and Creative Coding
- Holography
- Entrepreneurship
Patents
- Virtual holographic display system - US WO2017124168A1
- Virtual Holographic Display Device - US D768588
- Apparatus and method for centrally managing human interface sensors and actuators in interactive machines - CA CA2970343C
Awards
- Most Innovative Company of the year in BC for H Plus Technologies Inc.
- Most Disruptive Innovation of the year in BC for H Plus Technologies Inc.
- Top 100 for Interface Health Challenge, Globally in BC for H Plus Technologies Inc.
- Peoples choice for Vancouver User Experience award in BC for H Plus Technologies Inc.
- 1st Price "For The Web" coding competition for the Taxicity project under Student Category across Canada
- One of the 8 companies to be awarded BCIP (Build In Canada Innovation Program) across Canada
- Best Startups in BC for Cela Technologies Inc. in Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality
Publications
m+m: A novel Middleware for Distributed, Movement based Interactive Multimedia Systems
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
XR Lead/Consultant/Advisor
MYND Therapeutics Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Technology Advisor and Mentor
Kosaa
12.2019 - 02.2024
Cofounder and CTO
CELA Technology Inc
07.2019 - Current
Mentor
VR AR Association
01.2019 - Current
Visiting Lecturer
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
12.2017 - 01.2019
Co-Founder and CTO
H+Technology
08.2012 - Current
Visiting Researcher and Lead Developer
The University of British Columbia
02.2011 - 06.2013
Technical Director
D-Sign Touchless Interactive
05.2010 - 04.2013
Research Assistant
SIAT research centre
05.2010 - 09.2010
Designer and Developer
Microsoft
01.2010 - 04.2010
Designer and Developer
TransLink
09.2009 - 12.2009
Web/iPhone Developer
Conquer Mobile Inc
05.2009 - 08.2009
Lead Developer
CODE, Vancouver Winter Olympics
01.2009 - 04.2009
Associate researcher/programmer
Central Power Research Institute
07.2007 - 12.2007
Graphics Programmer and interface designer
KennaMetal
05.2006 - 07.2006
Masters of Digital Media - Digital Media, Game Design & Development, Human Adaptive Interface, physical computing, mixed reality
The Centre for Digital Media - SFU, UBC, BCIT and Emilly Carr.
BTech - Electronics and Communication
ICFAI University
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