Peter Kirkup

Peter Kirkup

Innovation Director & AI Solutions Architect

Innovation leader with 18+ years driving technical transformation. Spearheading AI strategy, spatial computing, and next-gen tech for enterprise solutions.

Bridging Innovation and Execution

Scaling teams, delivering complex projects, and turning research into commercial products.

AI & ML Integration

Expert in RAG systems, generative AI, and enterprise AI assistants.

Enterprise Architecture

Designing large-scale, synchronized systems for real-time performance.

Innovation Leadership

Transforming emerging tech research into market-ready products.

Career Progression

18+ years of evolution—from product specialist to AI innovation leadership across global markets.

Aug 2024 - Present

Innovation Director

Promotion

Disguise, London

AI Product Leadership

Leading AI strategy, spearheading AId3n AI assistant delivery, and building comprehensive RAG systems with local and cloud deployments.

Key Impact: Industry-first AI workflow assistant • RAG systems architecture
Oct 2023 - Sep 2024

Solutions and Innovation Director

Disguise, London

Strategic Transition Leadership

Hybrid role bridging Solutions and Innovation responsibilities during strategic transition period.

Key Impact: Seamless handoff between critical roles
Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

Solutions Director

Disguise, London

Global Scale Architecture

Led technical solutions for Las Vegas Sphere, Illuminarium venues, and Expo 2020 Dubai. Managed a global team of 15 solution specialists across London, LA, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and China, ensuring high-quality technical delivery for major entertainment projects worldwide.

Key Impact: Las Vegas Sphere • 75-server synchronized system

Global Technical Solutions Manager

Disguise, LondonJul 2019 - Feb 2022

Global Technical Leadership

Technical Sales Manager EMEA

Disguise, LondonAug 2015 - Jul 2019

EMEA Market Expansion
Oct 2012 - Aug 2015

Vice President of Entertainment

LumenRadio AB, Gothenburg

Business Transformation

Transformed small wireless lighting company into industry leader through strategic product development and global expansion.

Key Impact: 75% revenue growth in 24 months

Product Manager

Cooper Controls, WatfordOct 2010 - Sep 2012

Multi-Brand Strategy

Product Manager

Cooper Controls - Zero 88, CwmbranApr 2008 - Oct 2010

Product Innovation

Product Specialist

Zero 88, CwmbranApr 2006 - Apr 2008

Technical Foundation

Career Impact

18+
Years Experience
10
Years at Disguise
75%
Revenue Growth
Gottelier
Award Nominee

Featured Projects

A selection of enterprise-scale deployments and flagship initiatives that showcase technical innovation and leadership.

Ready to Build Something Amazing?

Let's discuss how we can bring your vision to life with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

Recent Innovations

Cutting-edge research and development projects pushing the boundaries of visual experience technology.

Video & Media Systems

Architecting enterprise-scale media server solutions for the world's most ambitious visual experiences.

Core Expertise

Media Server Architecture

Enterprise-scale synchronized playback systems

Multi-server cluster management
Frame-accurate synchronization
Real-time content distribution
Failover & redundancy systems
Low-latency processing pipelines

Visual Computing Pipeline

End-to-end content workflow and delivery

4K/8K/16K content processing
Real-time effects & compositing
Game engine integration
Custom codec optimization
Hardware acceleration

Immersive Display Systems

Large-scale projection and LED deployment

Projection mapping & warping
Multi-surface calibration
Color space management
Geometric correction
Environmental adaptation

System Scale

Enterprise deployments delivered

75
Max Servers
252
Max Projectors
16K
Max Resolution
Global
Deployment Scale

Technical Leadership

Transforming complex technical challenges into enterprise-scale solutions across AI, architecture, and emerging technologies.

01

AI & Machine Learning

Architecting enterprise AI solutions from research to production deployment

Leading AId3n development—industry's first AI workflow assistant with comprehensive RAG systems

Generative AI
Local LLM Deployment
Vector Databases
Python Integration
Cloud & Local Hybrid
02

Large-Scale Systems

Designing and delivering synchronized systems for global entertainment venues

Las Vegas Sphere: 75-server synchronized deployment for world's largest immersive venue

Real-Time Processing
Multi-Server Architecture
Low-Latency Systems
Enterprise Integration
Global Deployment
03

Innovation Leadership

Translating cutting-edge research into commercially viable products

Plugin framework opening Disguise platform to third-party integrations and custom solutions

Platform Architecture
API Design
Third-Party Integration
Extensible Systems
Developer Ecosystems
04

Emerging Technologies

Pioneering adoption of spatial computing and immersive visualization

Emmy-recognized xR solutions powering next-generation entertainment experiences

Spatial Computing
Real-Time Rendering
4K Multi-Output
XR/AR Integration
Immersive Visualization

Industry Features & Speaking

Sharing insights on the future of entertainment technology through industry-leading publications and conference presentations.

Let's Connect

Open to UK-based roles in AI solution architecture and technical innovation leadership.