David Cihelna
Technical Leader
AI / Game / Web / Interactive
I build robust, innovative creative tech products and experiences, especially where AI, game engines, and creative engineering intersect. I lead product development, shape technical strategy, architect systems, and love R&D projects. Ive started companies, led teams, worked within large organizations and built products from scratch. As a 2X founder, Im curious, proactive, and resilient.










Core skills
Technical Leadership, Product Development, Technical Architecture, Strategy, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship
Interests
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
Living Murals
LukAI: All-Star Week
Rocabarra Cliffs
Kelly Marie Tran
Lion Babe: Replicas
Svrround
Generative Art Maker
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 Workshop Sign Up (July 2025)
- Get a TLDR; on your Home Inspection...
- Feature and Interview in TPI Magazine
- The Combine Startup Accelerator Demo Day
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning Certificate