Who am I?

With extensive professional experience in AI, Natural Language Processing, immersive interactive entertainment and the development/integration of bespoke cutting-edge technologies with real-world applications, I will work with you to bring your product vision to life. From up-front product design and system architecture through every phase of development, integration and deployment.

Artificial Intelligence and NLP

With several patents in AI and Natural Language Processing, I have spent years developing commercial tools, platforms and technologies, delivering conversational speech experiences and intelligence engine integrations for a wide variety of applications and businesses. I will work with you to bring integrated AI systems and human-like interactions to your customers using cloud-based LLM systems, highly compact language and inference systems for secure, local embedded applications and more.

Graphics and Production Tools

I have a deep and rich career history of developing game engine technologies, full content management systems for designers and artists, cutting edge graphics R&D, procedural content generation systems, animation production tools and pipelines, cross-platform rendering systems and more. I can improve not only the visuals and performance of your products, but also the quality of life and workflows for your production teams.

Games and Entertainment

I have many years of experience developing training, simulation and entertainment systems and applications, as well as having created suites of custom technologies and pipelines for entertainment giants such as Electronic Arts, Disney and Sony. I have a deep background in developing tools, core technologies and complete end-user experiences for entertainment and gaming products, for most any computing or media platforms.

Social Networking and Shared Experiences

With a passion for using innovative technologies to bring people together in exciting new ways, I have developed technologies and systems resulting in patents for multi-platform content rendering, social content management systems, online content sharing and social user platforms. I can help you to build the next generation of shared immersive experiences for your customers.

Content Management Systems

Production-ready tools for developers and content creators are just as important for real-world product development as the underlying core technologies. My entire career has about the marriage of custom core systems and powerful, easy-to-use content and production tools that modern product development pipelines require.

Examples of My Work

Here are a few video demonstrations of design and development across different application domains.


Artificial Intelligence, NLP and Voice

Created using my platform for AI, including core technologies, content management and integrated developer tools.

Content Development Tools and Technology

A demonstration of an integrated custom content creation toolset using voice, natural language and AI in Unity.

Complete Game Development

All development work including design, art, programming and procedural technologies by Leslie Spring.

Multi-platform Immersive Social Experiences

Complete application for voice and avatar-based social networking and virtual events by Leslie Spring, developed using Unreal Engine and additional custom technologies.

Career Highlights

Employment

  • Electronic Arts
  • Disney Interactive
  • Sony Pictures

Consulting

  • Trimark Interactive
  • Warner Entertainment
  • Northrop Grumman

Lecturing and Training

  • ACM - AI and Machine Learning
  • USC - Game Design Program
  • USC - Applied Psychology and Engineering Program
  • Speech Technology Conference
  • TechCrunch
  • Northrup Grumman