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Our Team

Innovating the Future
Mike Shahrokni
Mike Shahrokni
Managing Director & Technical Director

With over 25 years of experience as a Managing Director and Technical Director, Mike bridges the gap between complex physical operations and cutting-edge digital visualization. Holding degrees in Civil Engineering and Industrial Design, he specializes in high-fidelity Digital Twins, industrial VR/AR, the Industrial Metaverse, and 3D animations for the mining, oil and gas, and heavy industrial sectors.

Mike has successfully directed over 300 technical projects, ensuring absolute accuracy, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. Trusted by corporate C-suites and global institutions, his portfolio includes high-profile initiatives for the Canadian Government, the World Bank, and the United Nations, alongside Fortune 500 giants such as Newmont, Anglo American, Teck Resources, Schlumberger, Shell, and Rockwell Automation.

Mauricio Ruiz
Mauricio Ruiz
Art Director & Lead Designer

Mauricio contributes over 18 years of elite expertise in 3D animation, virtual reality, and motion graphics design to the team. A fantastic designer with a meticulous eye for detail and a powerful artistic background, his diverse industrial experience enables him to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge visuals with complex technical content. Mauricio’s commitment to precision has earned high praise from major Fortune 500 companies, ensuring that every project consistently surpasses client expectations and sets the highest quality standards in the industry.

Al Asghar
Al Asghar
Senior Account Manager

Al brings pver 10 years of expertise in account management, client relations, and business development to iMakerXR. As a Senior Account Manager, he combines a strong background in technology and immersive solutions with a passion for building lasting partnerships. Al’s approachable style and commitment to excellence ensure that our projects consistently exceed client expectations and set new industry standards in the XR industry.

Alex Yatsenko
Alex Yatsenko
Lead Extended Reality (VR, AR, MR)

Alex combines a solid background in computer science with over 15 years of experience in 3D animation to pioneer cutting-edge extended reality (XR) applications and interactive web content. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed numerous high-profile Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) projects tailored for major mining, oil and gas, and industrial enterprises. Proficient across industry-standard 3D software, real-time game engines, and multiple programming languages, Alex’s unique intersection of technical depth and industry expertise makes him an invaluable asset to the team.

Sasha Sierykh
Sasha Sierykh
Studio Manager | Lead VFX Artist | Senior 3D Animator

A seasoned professional with a master’s in computer science specializing in 3D animation, Sasha boasts over 17 years of expertise in industrial animation. As a former computer animation instructor, Sasha now leads our 3D production team at iMakerXR, skillfully managing projects to meet objectives. Proficient in 3D and game engine softwares, Sasha combines technical mastery with instructional acumen to drive excellence in immersive experiences.

Alexander Ishenko
Alexander Ishenko
Lead 3D Animator

Alexander brings more than 16 years of elite 3D animation experience and production leadership to the team. As a versatile specialist proficient across multiple ecosystem environments—including Maya, 3ds Max, and Unreal Engine – he manages animation workflows from concept to final real-time deployment. Having driven the visual execution of numerous high-stakes industrial and commercial initiatives throughout his career, Alexander focuses on maximizing team performance, optimizing assets, and delivering world-class 3D solutions.

Eugene Rovnuy
Eugene Rovnuy
Lead Unreal Engine
Misha Yatsenko
Misha Yatsenko
Lead VR Programming, Unreal Engine & Unity Programmer
Alexander Gutyanko
Alexander Gutyanko
Senior 3D Animator

Dimitri Shevchuk
Dimitri Shevchuk
Senior 3D Animator
Daniel Usov
Daniel Usov
Unreal Engine & Unity Programmer
Abraham Cruzabra
Abraham Cruzabra
Digital Media Developer

Precision-Engineered 3D, XR and Digital Twin for Heavy Industry

With 25+ years of technical visualization experience, we specialize in mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities.
Turn complex spatial data into interactive 3D & XR experiences that align stakeholders.