The Minds Behind MIRI-Interactive
MIRI-Interactive is a multi-generational, family-run business based out of Santa Cruz, CA.
Meet the Team
Scott Laird - Founder
Scott Laird has over 25 years of experience as a commercial and residential A/V engineer, dealer, and integrator. He founded MIRI-Interactive, inspired by the future of voice-driven interactivity, and with a personal interest in the engagement and accessibility it can provide. Scott is excited to collaborate with aligned partners in the digital signage industry to offer the innovative experiences and convenience of MIRI-Interactive to all potential verticals.
Oliver Davies -Technical Lead
With a decade of experience as a Software Engineer and Technical Artist, Oliver excels at rapidly inventing novel software solutions and developing immersive digital experiences. Oliver's deep expertise in Unity, Houdini, Computer Graphics, and Machine Learning, combined with his entrepreneurial drive, enables him to shepherd projects from initial design to polished product.
Katelyn Laird - Director of Operations
Katelyn Laird is a content creator and administrator with over 15 years of experience as a marketing rep and brand ambassador. Her background in film production and screenwriting translate dynamically into bringing the MIRI-Interactive aesthetic and natural language system to life. She enjoys the process of turning a client's engagement dreams into a reality via intentional design and streamlined data curation.
Sierra Laird - Director of Content
Sierra Laird is an accomplished social media expert and marketing manager, with 10 years of experience in website and graphic design. She's worked as a filmmaker and writer, specializing in editing and color grading, and draws from her experience as a non-profit case manager in ensuring the accessibility and culture of inclusion within MIRI-Interactive.
Steve Howard - Director of Sales
Steve has a long and distinguished technology sales and management career, working 33 years for Intel Corporation in various sales and marketing roles. Steve believes that by putting the customer first, complex problems can be solved with cooperation, discipline, and laser focus on execution. "The rapidly growing digital signage segment combined with the transformative power of AI will create cost effective and highly valued solutions for Miri's clients and partners".
Jensen Davies - Data Engineer
With experience as a Cloud Engineer and a strong background in applied mathematics, Jensen excels in designing and deploying sophisticated data infrastructure. As a data professional, he specializes in creating efficient data pipelines, developing data-oriented web applications, and managing data stores. Jensen’s deep analytical skills and logical approach to problem-solving drive continual improvements in MIRI’s data lifecycle.