Michael Andrian is a creative technologist & thought leader focusing on interactive design such as AR & XR and the founder of an award-winning Metaverse Creative Agency called madebyhumans. With a background in VFX and Data Science, Michael has helped brands interact with their customers in a new immersive way through AR & XR while using data-driven marketing.

Michael majored in VFX (with concentration in Simulation) at the Academy of Art University and has a background in Data Science. Through this background, Michael is equipped with technical and creative know-how such as programming in Python for Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Advance AR development skills in Javascript, creation of advanced VFX in Houdini, Development of hardware in Arduino, and compositing in Nuke.

Over the years, Michael has managed and directed commercials, web series, music videos, 2D/3D motion graphics, IP Development, and the creation of augmented reality experiences for clients such as Meta, Marvel, Disney Snapchat, Unilever, Mondelez, and Loreal, to name a few.

Michael has been a thought leader in the industry and educated creatives and entrepreneurs through his series of AR seminars. The most notable is the creation of Spark AR Creator Days representing the whole APAC, Education for "Preserving Culture Through AR" in the G20 summit, and Hacktiv8's Metavolution education series.

Currently, Michael is the CEO of madebyhumans helping brands market their products through new and innovative creative technology and an active consultant in companies such as Bali United and Rans Entertainment for creative and technology development.