About Us

History

IVIN was created as a federally-funded partnership between the Columbus Urban Area Security Initiative and a university game research and development lab. Development started Fall 2008, and Phase I was completed in Spring 2010. Phase II has just completed. IVIN3D has been created to commercialize this technology.

IVIN3D is registered in the federal CCR database, with NAICS codes of 541511, 611430 and 541370.

Bios

John Bowditch
is IVN3D's creative director. He has created several games, interactive environments, and virtual reality simulations for the National Institute of Health, Ohio Board of Regents, Ohio Supercomputer Center, and the Columbus Urban Area Security Initiative. He created the initial IVIN concept, and continues to make significant enhancements.

Steve Mokris
is IVIN3D's technical director, is responsible for helping develop and enhance the software support for the IVIN process. A few years back, he studied physics, music composition, and computer science at a liberal-arts college in Ohio. His current interests lie at the intersection of these areas—digital media and simulation technology.

Jean Marie Cackowski-Campbell
is responsible for IVIN project development. A retired Naval Commander, while on active duty she was involved in several successful software development projects for the Navy. She has a master's degree in Computer Science from SDSU.

Roger Good
is a media producer and educator with 30 years experience. He now specializes in digital imaging running an Apple Authorized Training Center serving the midwest United States. He is IVIN3D's Lead for on-site production.

Beth Novak
is IVIN's resident interface designer. She earned an MFA in Visual Communication Design from the Ohio State University.

John Gibson
is IVIN3D's lead technical artist. He received a BSC in Video Production and has an eye for accuracy and what is visually appealing.

Tyler Ayres
is IVIN's 3D Animator.  He earned an MFA in 3D Animation and Visualization from the Ohio State University.