Meet the passionate and mission driven team striving to make learning as fun as playing video games!
Shawn Wilborne combines a strong background in technology, entrepreneurship, and law. He previously built an AI-powered educational platform to help people recycle right. His technical expertise includes AI, cloud platforms, and software development.Inspired by a family legacy in education and military service, he created Digi Dash to make learning engaging and accessible through gamified 3D trivia games. With a passion for turning complex challenges into innovative solutions, believes that games are the key to driving engagement and learning growth.
Lamar Giggetts is a distinguished software architect specializing in full-stack development, application security, and advanced AI deployment. Proficient in React.JS, Node.js, and Three.js, he has built transformative platforms like Lid Vizion and tools for the National Weather Service. With expertise in TensorFlow, MongoDB, and AWS, Lamar excels in creating secure, optimized, and scalable solutions for complex technical challenges.
Lamar is a passionate and avid gamer and brings a wealth of user experience expertise to Digi Dash.
A seasoned software engineer with a robust background in AI and machine learning, specializing in server-side development and the deployment of AI models. His expertise encompasses a range of technologies, including AWS, OpenAI, and MongoDB, enabling him to build scalable, secure, and efficient systems.
Amilcar excels in delivering comprehensive full-stack AI solutions, ensuring seamless integration between backend architectures and front-end user experiences. His proficiency extends to deploying AI models, optimizing databases, and addressing complex development challenges, resulting in robust and innovative applications. Beyond his technical acumen, Amilcar is a passionate soccer enthusiast, bringing the same dedication and teamwork from the field into his professional endeavors.
Dr. Mehdi is an education specialist with a Ph.D. from George Mason University. His work is dedicated to advancing teaching and teacher education, integrating learning technologies, and innovating game-based learning solutions. He is involved with initiatives that combine play with purpose, delivering gamified solutions that enhance learner engagement, retention, and career readiness through critical thinking, personalized learning pathways, and real-world applications. With over eight years of research expertise, he has played a pivotal role in developing innovative platforms such as Mason's orientation program, “The Graduate Prelude”, and educational modules for STEM+C and Virginia’s Dynamic Coaching Outreach Project, funded by the DOE. He has successfully led large-scale educational and arts projects across South Asia. His groundbreaking work “Girls' Education Initiative” through UNICEF and “Disability Theater” through the British Council in Bangladesh led to its inclusion in national curricula and improved accessibility at the National Theater. As an AI-Tech Policy Fellow in the $1.38M DoD-funded initiative, Dr. Mehdi gained experience in the implications and governance of AI in education. His influence extends through impactful publications, conference presentations, and editorial contributions, including his work on the TPACK framework for Wikipedia.
Current and past interns from the Lid Vizion Internship program have played a key role in shaping the Digi Dash project. These talented individuals contributed across product design, software development, AI integration, marketing, and research. Many helped prototype early features, create game content, develop 3D assets, and refine user experiences. Their creativity, dedication, and fresh perspectives helped push Digi Dash forward—from a bold concept to a powerful learning and engagement platform used by campuses and organizations nationwide.
