Joy Guey

Directed an innovation studio, driving the adoption of emerging technologies across academic disciplines and leading cross-campus initiatives for digital scholarship.

• Established and directed a pioneering innovation studio, successfully introducing emerging technologies to faculty and students to advance their instructional and research goals.
• Delivered expert talks and provided consultations on over 150 projects requiring emerging technologies, specializing in VR/AR, AI, volumetric capture, video, graphics, drones, and web-based platforms.
• Chaired the cross-campus XR Working Group, engaging over 150 faculty, staff, and students, while actively participating as a UC Women in Tech Committee member and API Faculty Staff Association Chair.
• Co-taught the Digital Humanities Capstone & Internship course, providing hands-on instruction in AR prototyping and fostering practical skill development.

Led the end-to-end development of a social narrative virtual reality application, securing significant funding and strategic partnerships to address voter suppression issues.

• Designed and developed a compelling social narrative virtual reality experience focused on raising awareness about voter suppression issues, leveraging immersive storytelling.
• Secured the prestigious Oculus Launch Pad 2021 Grant by producing comprehensive assets, including a compelling trailer, detailed pitch deck, and functional vertical slice.
• Acquired a coveted marketing consultation package from Game If You Are (Indie Spotlight Recipient), significantly enhancing project visibility and outreach strategies.
• Collaborated with Creative Acts and Made New Foundation to integrate the VR application into their civic engagement curriculum, expanding its educational reach and community impact.

Managed competitive esports operations for a varsity team, overseeing coaching, team dynamics, and brand promotion within the collegiate gaming scene.

• Managed a remote coach and a competitive team of 9 student athletes, optimizing training schedules and performance strategies for competitive gaming.
• Successfully promoted the UCLA Esports brand and cultivated strategic connections with key figures across the broader Esports industry, enhancing visibility and opportunities.

Supported interdisciplinary research by developing innovative digital methodologies and providing expert consultations to academic professionals.

• Devised and implemented a novel 3D printed QR code methodology for the Urban Humanities Initiative, enhancing interactive data access.
• Led and conducted workshops on Tableau, significantly improving data visualization and analytical skills for faculty and graduate students.
• Provided tailored project consultations to faculty and graduate students, facilitating their digital research and technical needs.

Coordinated comprehensive lab operations and managed a team of student consultants, providing critical technical and project support for digital humanities research initiatives.

• Managed a team of 7 student lab consultants, overseeing daily operations and ensuring seamless service delivery for diverse research projects.
• Provided essential research and IT support for projects across the Architecture, Musicology, and Art History Departments, facilitating interdisciplinary digital scholarship.
• Coordinated a significant project focused on 3D modeling of medieval gothic cathedrals, including 'Paris, Past, and Present,' contributing to advanced digital preservation.

Awarded a prestigious grant for the development of a social narrative virtual reality application, recognizing its innovation and potential impact.

Recognized with an Indie Spotlight marketing consultation package, highlighting the project's unique appeal and market potential.

Selected to participate in an international program focusing on the intersection of urban studies, cultural heritage, and digital humanities, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise.