David Cihelna
Technical Leader
AI / Game / Systems
I work with companies building at the intersection of AI and creative technology — as a product leader, technical architect, or strategic advisor depending on what the project needs.
Specialties: generative AI workflows, AI product development, creative tech strategy. 2× founder with clients including TikTok, NBA, Amazon, and CAA.










Core skills
Technical Leadership, Product Development, Technical Architecture, Strategy, Innovation Management, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, LLM Integration
Interests
LLMs, Game Engines, GenAI, Virtual Production, Emerging Tech, Apps, R&D, Tooling, Visual Technologies
Background
University of St Andrews (Masters), New York University (Masters), CUNY, Climatebase
Miyavi 5.0
Generative Art Maker
Living Murals
LukAI: All-Star Week
Rocabarra Cliffs
Kelly Marie Tran
Lion Babe: Replicas
Svrround
Need For Speed
dime.space
TrendTok
Safe Streets Simulator
Features and Further Reading
- The Verge Feature + Interview
- Coinbase Launch Coverage
- I'm on the SIMA Impact Awards Selection Jury, Apply!
- NYU Tandon - Teaching C++ with LLMs: Sign Up (July 2025)
- Metaverse First Private Golf Club: Nicklaus Design
- Feature and Interview in TPI Magazine
- The Combine Startup Accelerator Demo Day
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning Certificate