About

Clayton Walker is a hands-on R&D Engineer, Creative Technologist, and Interactive Experience Developer with a passion for emerging technologies and engineering. He has a strong interest in the entertainment and theme park industries and is currently working as an R&D Sr Software Engineer for The Walt Disney Company. Clayton is an expert in building immersive and innovative experiences using technologies such as lighting control, projection mapping, AR/VR, IoT, and interactive electronics. He combines technology and engineering with the art of storytelling to create compelling experiences for guests of all ages across the globe. Clayton is also dedicated to inspiring the next generation of creative engineers and volunteers and speaks at numerous events both internal and external to The Walt Disney Company. In his current role, Clayton is mainly in charge of projects that bridge the digital world into the physical one, including but not limited to: Internet of Things, Show Control, interactive electronics, projection, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Robotics, and BLE/RFID communications. He functions as both a computer software and hardware engineer, taking projects from initial design and engineering, all the way through in-field installation and data analysis. Clayton has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science & Software Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He has over 8 years of relevant experience and is skilled in software engineering, AI, computer vision, NLP, ML, and research science. Overall, Clayton is a self-motivated and passionate individual who utilizes his talents and enthusiasm to create innovative experiences that connect with audiences. He is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of creative engineers and is a valuable asset to The Walt Disney Company.