Alexander Mengel
Asheville, NC
Honolulu, HI
Hudson Valley, NY
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Alexander MengelFractional Executive · AI Product Manager · Social Entrepreneur

I lead and build at the intersection of marketing, technology, and media—helping ventures and nonprofits move from ambitious ideas to practical execution through product strategy, business process management, administration, immersive production, and community-centered innovation.

Fractional ExecutiveProduct ManagerCreative ConsultantStartupsMarketingWeb App DevelopmentMakerMultimedia ArtistXR/VR/ARUnreal Engine DeveloperAI Product ManagerAgentic AI DevelopmentGenerative AIDigital SovereigntyWeb 3.0EdTechImmersive EventsTechnical DesignerFestival ManagementVenue ManagementEvent ProductionImmersive ProductionPlanetarium / Full DomeA/V TechTheaterMusic IndustryFoodieAmateur Private ChefDinner PartiesOutdoor Dining StructuresNon ProfitEmergency ManagementHarm ReductionCrisis InterventionDisaster Logisticsfmr EMT+MaritimeAviationIndustrial Hemp AdvocacyPsychedelic ScienceNutraceuticalsHoneySeasteadingBioregionalism

Ventures

Nonprofits & Impact

How We Can Work Together

I partner with visionary leaders, startups, and nonprofits to turn ambitious ideas into grounded, scalable realities.

Fractional Executive & Strategy

Fractional Executive & Strategy

Fractional leadership focused on marketing, technology, and media. I embed with your team to streamline business processes, manage administrative overhead, and build scalable strategies that align vision with execution.

AI & Automation Consulting

AI & Automation Consulting

Custom AI-enhanced solutions to streamline your workflow. From Agentic AI development to end-to-end Airtable architectures and Make/n8n automations, I build systems that save time and multiply your impact.

Immersive & Experiential Media

Immersive & Experiential Media

Creative direction and production for next-generation digital experiences. Using Unreal Engine, projection mapping, virtual production, and 360 VR, I help brands and artists build immersive worlds, events, and interactive platforms.

Web, Event & Video Production

Web, Event & Video Production

Consulting and freelance support for web design, event production, and video media—from accessible websites and campaign content to live-event operations, technical production, documentaries, and commercial video.

Experience

XR & Unreal Technical Designer

6+ YearsVRFull Dome360 VideoHololensUnreal Engine

XR Technical Designer (2020-2026): Built flight simulators and learning management systems for DOD contractors via Iperformx.

STEM Education (2024): Created gamified STEM educational products, including interactive "learn-to-play" experiences covering historical events like Pearl Harbor.

Studio Lead, Innertain Studios (2019-2025): Managed teams of Unreal Developers delivering virtual productions, VR concerts, and large-scale metaverse projects and digital twins . Notable projects include Burning Man 2022's Virtual Burn (Playa VR) and 3D projection mapping for the Town of Cary NC. 3D projector mapping for large scale burning man camp PlayAlchemist. A designer for the Innerverse a virtual gamified world showcasing art and music.

Event & Festival Management

10+ YearsProductionOperationsSafetyLogistics

Assistant Manager, IMURSE Honolulu (2021-2024): Managed venue operations and immersive event experiences.

Site Operations Manager (2017-2019): Managed site operations for Madison House Presents at Electric Forest. Previously served as Campground Manager for TomorrowWorld (2013-2014).

Production Manager (2016-2018): Led production at New Mountain in Asheville, NC, coordinating venue operations and technical execution.

Safety Lead & EMT (2012-Present): Ongoing safety and medical leadership at Arise Event Services (and other event safety teams) bringing rapid response emergency management and crisis intervention to both small and large-scale events.

Audio Video Lighting & Stage Technician (2012-2017): Provided technical services for Life is Art Studios, Steward Sound, among other event production crews / IATSE stagehand.

Emergency Management & Disaster Relief

18+ YearsEMTDisaster ResponseFEMA ICSTCCCSearch & Rescue

Event Safety & Rapid Response: Specialized in comprehensive risk management and onsite crisis intervention, providing integrated medical, security, and safety operations for large-scale events and high-stress environments.

Disaster Logistics & Mutual Aid Tech: Developed custom software solutions (R8, R4) to coordinate rapid, wide-scale mutual aid and disaster logistics, actively deployed to support recovery efforts in my hometown following Hurricane Helene. The software has since been used to support disaster relief efforts in multiple states.

EMT & Logistics, SORT & SMAT 800 (2008-Present): Skilled volunteer providing medical assistance and resources for high-level disaster medical support and humanitarian relief during natural and man-made crises across the Southeast.

Instructor, Community Emergency Response Team (2010-Present): Educating community members in disaster preparedness, basic response skills, fire safety, and disaster medical operations.

Licenses & Certifications (Current & Past):

  • • Emergency Medical Technician (NC EMS)
  • • Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
  • • FEMA Incident Command (200, 700, 800)
  • • Special Event Contingency Planning (FEMA)
  • • Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)
  • • CERT Instructor (NC Emergency Management)
  • • Licensed Security Guard / Officer (TN)
  • • Crowd Manager (NC Fire Marshal)
  • • CPR & AED for Professional Rescuer
  • • LaHo-Chi Certified Practitioner

Nonprofit Leadership & Community Building

12+ YearsBoard LeadershipCommunity ResilienceHarm ReductionMaker Education

Vice Chairman, R4 Reach Inc. 501(c)(3): Driving targeted aid and community-driven solutions for disaster relief. Helped coordinate a grassroots network connecting over 200 distribution points and facilitating 1,100+ supply deliveries in Western North Carolina using our custom disaster logistics platform (R4D2).

Vice Chairman, MAKERSHIP 501(c)(3): Helping lead a 5,000 sq ft state-of-the-art makerspace and educational facility in the Hudson Valley, NY. Dedicated to teaching technical skills, maritime education, and sustainable fabrication to tackle global climate and social challenges.

Former Co-Founder, Harmonia Sanctuary 501(c)(3): Co-founded and helped build a full-service harm reduction and compassionate peer support organization. Trained volunteers to provide safety and sanctuary for patrons navigating difficult experiences at large-scale music festivals and events.

Marketing & Media

25+ YearsCreative DirectionVideo ProductionExperiential MarketingImmersive Media

Marketing Leadership & Creative Direction: Currently Marketing Director at Street Seats NYC (2024-Present). Previously served as New Media & Creative Director for Get Louder Productions and Louder than Digital (2018-2020), and as a Producer for collegiate marketing firms Stamats and The Whelan Group (2009-2011). Proven track record managing successful Google Paid Search, SEO, and Meta ad campaigns.

Video Production & Broadcasting: Operated video production company Mirrored Memories (2004-2012) and served as "Zoom Director" for the extreme sports TV show Playground Earth on Fox Sports Net and NBC (1999-2003). Deep expertise in Electronic News Gathering (ENG), documentaries, event videography, and commercials.

Immersive Media & Music Industry: Produced content for major brands including motion graphics, 360 VR, and new media using Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Unreal Engine. Extensive experience in the music industry assisting artists with tour production, content creation, publishing, licensing, and sync deals.

AI & Software Development

20+ YearsAI DevelopmentSaaSUnreal EngineWeb & AutomationAI Ethics & Safety

AI Innovation & SaaS Platforms: Invented and product-managed multiple SaaS solutions using advanced LLMs and Generative AI. Created MediaMinting (metadata, licensing, and attribution for creators), IdeaOpps (AI-powered business planning and venture studio), and R8/R4D2 (disaster logistics software that streamlined mutual aid relief efforts).

AI Ethics, Safety & Generative Art : Deeply focused on AI ethics and safety protocols while pushing the boundaries of creative technology. Extensive experience leveraging Generative AI for art creation, immersive media, and "vibe coding" to build intuitive, human-centered applications.

Software & Immersive Development: Extensive programming experience dating back to early Unreal Engine development. Built custom Learning Management Systems (LMS), military flight training simulations, and immersive educational video games for museums. Pioneered metaverse and immersive experiences with projects like PlayaVR.

Web Design & Business Automation: Deep background in technical systems and web design (WordPress, Joomla). Expert Airtable architect providing custom CRMs and end-to-end integrated solutions. Specialize in Business Process Management, AI Automations (Make, n8n), Agentic AI development, Computer Vision, and delivering custom AI-enhanced solutions for complex business needs.