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About us
At Amutri, we are passionate about revolutionising visual communication. Our team of industry leaders and experts are shaping the future of how people use 3D Visualisation.
Our team
Michael Calver
CEO
For over 20 years, Michael has led the design and development of advanced 3D Visualisation, Extended Reality (XR), and Simulation products. Michael's work spans architecture, automotive, aviation, manufacturing, transport, retail, entertainment, and Formula One motorsport. By applying the speed, immersion, and interactivity of video game technology to design workflows, Michael has developed products and capabilities that transform how ideas are created, communicated, and delivered.
For over 20 years, Michael has led the design and development of advanced 3D Visualisation, Extended Reality (XR), and Simulation products. Michael's work spans architecture, automotive, aviation, manufacturing, transport, retail, entertainment, and Formula One motorsport. By applying the speed, immersion, and interactivity of video game technology to design workflows, Michael has developed products and capabilities that transform how ideas are created, communicated, and delivered.
Claire Bolton
COO
With over 25 years of management experience, Claire brings a wealth of knowledge of Operations, Client Relationship management and service delivery to our team. The majority of her career has been in B2B, service led organisations and she is equally at home planning internal change or supporting clients with change management. With extensive experience within financial management and clear communication of complex issues, Claire has held several senior roles, trusted to see the big picture and find efficient solutions.
With over 25 years of management experience, Claire brings a wealth of knowledge of Operations, Client Relationship management and service delivery to our team. The majority of her career has been in B2B, service led organisations and she is equally at home planning internal change or supporting clients with change management. With extensive experience within financial management and clear communication of complex issues, Claire has held several senior roles, trusted to see the big picture and find efficient solutions.
Ken Pimentel
Strategic Advisor
Ken is an executive advisor for startups leveraging real-time and AI technology. He is also advising Bain & Co, Warburg Pincus and other private equity firms. For over 7 years, he worked at Epic Games both as a product manager and AEC Industry manager where he was responsible for launching new products and driving adoption of real-time technology. Previously, Ken spent 11 years working at Autodesk in various roles, such as Director of Visualization and leading a product management team for 3ds Max and other products. Prior to Autodesk Ken was one of the principals at Sense8, an early virtual reality company. Ken holds a BS of Electrical and Computer Engineering degree from the University of California at Davis and is coauthor of the book "Virtual Reality: through the new looking glass”. He’s also the holder of several patents in VR and other areas.
Ken is an executive advisor for startups leveraging real-time and AI technology. He is also advising Bain & Co, Warburg Pincus and other private equity firms. For over 7 years, he worked at Epic Games both as a product manager and AEC Industry manager where he was responsible for launching new products and driving adoption of real-time technology. Previously, Ken spent 11 years working at Autodesk in various roles, such as Director of Visualization and leading a product management team for 3ds Max and other products. Prior to Autodesk Ken was one of the principals at Sense8, an early virtual reality company. Ken holds a BS of Electrical and Computer Engineering degree from the University of California at Davis and is coauthor of the book "Virtual Reality: through the new looking glass”. He’s also the holder of several patents in VR and other areas.
Masayuki Kishi
Product Manager
A multi-disciplinary product designer with over a decade of experience. Masayuki has contributed to projects on a global scale by collaborating with consultancies and startups in London, Dubai, and Tokyo. He has been involved in a diverse range of projects from designing physical products and interiors, crafting machine translation and NLP solutions for major Japanese corporations, and identifying product-market fit for emerging software startups.
A multi-disciplinary product designer with over a decade of experience. Masayuki has contributed to projects on a global scale by collaborating with consultancies and startups in London, Dubai, and Tokyo. He has been involved in a diverse range of projects from designing physical products and interiors, crafting machine translation and NLP solutions for major Japanese corporations, and identifying product-market fit for emerging software startups.
Tom Hulton-Harrop
Senior Full Stack Engineer
With more than a decade of industry expertise, Tom is a seasoned software engineer who has excelled in various roles, including individual contributor, technical lead, and software development manager. He has contributed to projects spanning games, developer tools, and high-performance computing.
With more than a decade of industry expertise, Tom is a seasoned software engineer who has excelled in various roles, including individual contributor, technical lead, and software development manager. He has contributed to projects spanning games, developer tools, and high-performance computing.
Maik Ernst
Unreal Engine Developer
Maik has over 20 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer in the automotive industry. He is a C/C++ expert, with a strong background in 3D computer graphics, especially in OpenGL/WebGL. Maik also has over 9 years of experience delivering solutions using Unreal Engine.
Maik has over 20 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer in the automotive industry. He is a C/C++ expert, with a strong background in 3D computer graphics, especially in OpenGL/WebGL. Maik also has over 9 years of experience delivering solutions using Unreal Engine.
Warwick New
Backend Software Engineer
A seasoned educator in computer science for games and a tech entrepreneur, Warwick brings a wealth of know-how in using technologies such as Unreal Engine, OpenGL, and NodeJS-based technologies. Having previously brought to life a live streaming platform on AWS alongside his love of working on small game engines in his free time, he is comfortable writing and deploying both low-level language technologies such C++ and high-level language technologies Like JavaScript with various deployment tools.
A seasoned educator in computer science for games and a tech entrepreneur, Warwick brings a wealth of know-how in using technologies such as Unreal Engine, OpenGL, and NodeJS-based technologies. Having previously brought to life a live streaming platform on AWS alongside his love of working on small game engines in his free time, he is comfortable writing and deploying both low-level language technologies such C++ and high-level language technologies Like JavaScript with various deployment tools.
Our Board
Lachlan Gowrie-Smith
Investor Director
Lachlan is a founding partner of GameTech Ventures. With 14 years of experience in building technology businesses and 10 years in the games industry, Lachlan is passionate about technological innovation within and emerging from games. He holds a Masters degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Lachlan is a founding partner of GameTech Ventures. With 14 years of experience in building technology businesses and 10 years in the games industry, Lachlan is passionate about technological innovation within and emerging from games. He holds a Masters degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Andy Gent
Board Chair and Director
Andy is a seasoned business builder and entrepreneur and excels in assembling and leading teams to create successful ventures. With experience in the recruitment industry, he gained insights into diverse business cultures and challenges. Transitioning to the technology sector, Andy focused his expertise towards strategic planning and assembling the right team to drive business growth. Notably, he spearheaded the development of regulatory software at Arkk Solutions and now supports entrepreneurs through consulting projects.
Andy is a seasoned business builder and entrepreneur and excels in assembling and leading teams to create successful ventures. With experience in the recruitment industry, he gained insights into diverse business cultures and challenges. Transitioning to the technology sector, Andy focused his expertise towards strategic planning and assembling the right team to drive business growth. Notably, he spearheaded the development of regulatory software at Arkk Solutions and now supports entrepreneurs through consulting projects.
Dennis Lucan
Board Advisor
An entrepreneur and business consultant with background in business development, investment and higher education whose dedication to work has yielded high achievements in the management and delivery of business support programmes and portfolio management.
Connecting academic knowledge and industry expertise in providing full circle support for Startups and SMEs. Enabling fast and sustainable business growth through top quality coaching, access to resources and angel networks.
An entrepreneur and business consultant with background in business development, investment and higher education whose dedication to work has yielded high achievements in the management and delivery of business support programmes and portfolio management.
Connecting academic knowledge and industry expertise in providing full circle support for Startups and SMEs. Enabling fast and sustainable business growth through top quality coaching, access to resources and angel networks.
Garry Peagam
Non-Executive Director
FCA, qualified with Arthur Andersen. Garry has more than 30 years’ experience at senior board level, particularly within the renewable energy and ICT sectors. Garry floated Good Energy Group plc and previously was FD of FTSE quoted support services business. He has held a number of NED positions including both UK and US listings.
FCA, qualified with Arthur Andersen. Garry has more than 30 years’ experience at senior board level, particularly within the renewable energy and ICT sectors. Garry floated Good Energy Group plc and previously was FD of FTSE quoted support services business. He has held a number of NED positions including both UK and US listings.
Our Investors
GameTech Ventures
GameTech Ventures is a UK-based early stage venture fund investing in games technologies and services shaping the future of media, industry, society and culture.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund, supported by the European Union using funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is an initiative launched by the government-owned British Business Bank as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
Launchpad Futures
The aim of Launchpad Futures, and the previous programme Launchpad, is to drive growth in the Cornish economy and beyond by sharing expertise and facilities with businesses. Launchpad Futures is funded by the UK's Shared Prosperity Fund, supporting established businesses in Cornwall, helping them access Falmouth’s research and development capacity, including hosting knowledge exchange masterclasses, networking and events from its creative space in Penryn.
Innovate UK
Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency. We support business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions. We help businesses grow through the development and commercialisation of new products, processes, and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive, and easy to navigate.
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The increasing complexity of the world necessitates more intricate forms of communication, but the foundational technology supporting it has largely remained unchanged. Please come and speak to us If you would like to be part of this exciting new technological frontier.
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