John Bolton
Sr. Engineer, Applied AI at Zapier
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Top SchoolJohn Bolton is a seasoned technologist with 14 years of experience building immersive, user-focused digital experiences and applied AI solutions. Currently a Senior Engineer on Zapier's Applied AI team, he previously led Generative AI and Immersive Technology labs at RBC, translating research and prototypes into clear paths to production. As a founder and former CTO, he has delivered AR/VR and interactive installations for clients like Google, Rogers and VW, blending creative storytelling with robust engineering. His academic background in Human-Computer Interaction informs a practical emphasis on human-centered design for emerging displays and 3D visualization. Comfortable moving between maker‑level prototyping and enterprise delivery, he brings both hands-on implementation skills and strategic technical leadership. Based in Toronto, he has a track record of turning experimental tech into commercially relevant products and pilotable proofs of concept.
14 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Master's of Science Human Computer Interaction, Master's of Science Human Computer Interaction at Queen's University
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Github Skills (26)
structure-from-motion8
3d-reconstruction8
image-stitching8
texturing7
geospatial-analysis7
computer-vision7
maps6
meshroom6
unity-game-engine6
python6
webgl6
threejs6
visualization6
javascript6
azure-spatial-anchors6
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
not-lob/BodyBrowser
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Contributions:18 commits in 1 month
not-lob/BlenderInstant-NGPScript
Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
Contributions:4 commits, 3 pushes, 1 branch in 1 month
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