Paolo Villanueva

Paolo Villanueva is a designer and software engineer with a background in engineering, passionate about creating accessible, innovative digital and physical experiences through spatial computing and artificial intelligence. He holds an MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

With over a decade of experience, Paolo's career spans digital and media production, software development, game design, social impact advocacy, and non-profit leadership. He is a seasoned individual contributor, collaborator, and manager, known for crafting impactful, user-centered solutions that drive innovation and empower teams.

Paolo currently serves as Creative Director at Heizenrader, where he oversees the creative direction and execution of projects on EducationXR, a platform enabling the creation of immersive learning experiences accessible on all devices. His work enhances training and learning for leading medical institutions and manufacturers, including General Electric, Siemens, Philips, Mayo Clinic, Mass General Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, ThermoFisher, and numerous US Career Technical Education community colleges.