Bryan (Damon) Shackelford

Bryan Damon Shackelford is an individual contributor at Eastman Chemical Company, boasting many years of experience in extended reality propositions and 28 years with the company. He has a strong background in creative project leadership, art, and science, complemented by additional expertise in design, design thinking, systems thinking, and team building.

As a speaker, his mission is to use his creativity, expertise, and enthusiasm to deliver impactful solutions for various challenges and opportunities.

His speaking topics include:

  • Principles of design thinking
  • Overview of emerging technologies
  • Extended reality applications in training, manufacturing, and construction
  • Purposeful team building
  • Onboarding new technologies at enterprise scale
  • The impact of worldview on corporate technology

Speaker testimonials:

  • Randy Nunez, Owner Nunez Consulting LLC, Immerse Global Summit/MetaCenter Global week, “You [Damon] brought a unique perspective that tied the other panelists thoughts together.”
  • Kris Kolo, Global Executive Director, VRARA, “Damon is a dynamic speaker who always brings something interesting and engaging to our venues.”

Previous speaking engagements include multiple universities (MiT, RiT, Ucinci, Vtech, Art Center LA & more), AWE World, MetaCenter Global Week, Manufacturing Leadership Council live events, multiple VRARA events, and multiple IDSA events as well as many online seminars.