Owner | Engineer | Innovator | Entrepreneur

Al Mayer Jr. is a multiple Academy Award® and Emmy® Award-winning engineering executive, holding several patents in camera tech, accessories & remote control designs. 

Excelsis Engineering, specializes in engineering, marketing, and business development. Excelsis collaborates with established and multiple start-up firms across diverse industries to deliver innovative solutions.

Excelsis Engineering has contributed to innovative technologies, including:
• Defense technology and autonomous systems (in collaboration with Anduril Industries)
• VL/VR/AR camera systems & accessories
• Advanced protective helmets and medical devices
• Drone technologies and gaming systems
• AI-integrated systems

 During his nearly three-decade tenure at Panavision, he contributed to iconic systems, including:

- Panaflex Millennium XL and XL2: Program Manager and Chief Engineer
- Genesis® Digital Camera System: Chief Mechanical and Industrial Design Engineer

These groundbreaking innovations earned both Academy Award® and Emmy® Award recognition for their contributions to the film industry.

Philanthropy
Albert and his wife, Dyonette, are dedicated philanthropists, supporting children's causes worldwide.

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