Ian Heisters

Ian Heisters is a Staff UX Engineer currently at Niantic Spatial, Inc., with a strong background in UX design and prototyping for augmented reality and AI systems. Previous experience includes roles at Niantic, Inc. where responsibilities encompassed leadership and UX design for augmented reality projects. As a Creative Coder at Meta, Ian contributed to the development of Spark AR experiences and collaborated with AI teams. Additional expertise encompasses consulting for various high-profile clients, data visualization projects, and software development, complemented by a dual degree in Dance and Computer Science from Marlboro College and Theater Arts and Hypermedia from UCLA.