Dom Barnard

Dom Barnard has a diverse work experience in the field of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). They co-founded VirtualSpeech in 2017, a professional development platform that uses e-learning courses and virtual reality simulations. In this role, Dom oversees the development and implementation of online tutorials and virtual practice sessions, providing users with feedback on their presentation skills.

In 2019, Dom worked as an Augmentor Mentor at Digital Catapult. During this three-month role, they provided guidance and support to startups participating in an accelerator program.

In 2017, Dom was part of the VR Accelerator Program at Boost VC, where they gained valuable experience and knowledge in the field of virtual reality.

Prior to that, Dom worked at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) from 2013 to 2016. As a Virtual Reality Engineer, they designed and developed VR and AR solutions at the Virtual Innovation Centre. This involved working with a team to create virtual cubing solutions and integrating various software packages with VR devices such as Oculus Rift and Gear VR.

During their time at JLR, Dom also completed the JLR graduate scheme and held the position of Graduate Product Development Engineer. They undertook various placements within the company, including a three-month placement in the JLR Innovation team, where they developed a working prototype of a graphical-based website for ideas and innovation management.

Overall, Dom Barnard has a strong background in VR and AR, with experience in co-founding a virtual speech training platform, mentoring startups, and developing VR solutions at Jaguar Land Rover.

Dom Barnard attended University College School in London from 2005 to 2009. After completing their high school education, they went on to study at the University of Bristol from 2009 to 2013, where they earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During their time at Bristol, Dom participated in a study abroad program and spent a year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2011 to 2012. Although their degree name is not specified for their time at Illinois, their field of study remained Mechanical Engineering.