{"id":4421,"date":"2023-04-15T01:04:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T01:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedifferenceconsulting.com\/?p=4421"},"modified":"2023-07-12T08:30:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T08:30:11","slug":"josh-kaplan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedifferenceconsulting.com\/josh-kaplan\/","title":{"rendered":"JOSH KAPLAN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4421\" class=\"elementor elementor-4421\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25f2aaf6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25f2aaf6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6eb53e73 team-name-box\" data-id=\"6eb53e73\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72454438 header-bullet\" data-id=\"72454438\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a9284e7 hide-asset-light elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a9284e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h4>I am outgoing and passionate about software, hardware, Esports, gaming, and all things technology.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cd4b9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74cd4b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These interests have led me down a path with a very odd diverse skillset, including website development, tech research, live production, VR\/AR\/XR events, and tech ideation.<\/p><p>In my work, I have honed my abilities in creating visually appealing and user-friendly products that meet user\u2019s needs. I have also become proficient in conducting tech research to support the specific needs of each project, ensuring that I am using the most up-to-date and effective techniques and technologies.<\/p><p>In addition to my work on products, I have also gained experience in production and creating immersive VR\/AR\/XR events that give attendees new \u201cout of this world\u201d experiences. My tech ideation skills have also come in handy. I enjoy brainstorming and conceptualizing new and innovative ideas that push the boundaries of what is possible in the tech industry.<\/p><p>Outside of my professional pursuits, I am also a skilled tennis player and used to offer lessons to individuals looking to improve their game. The teaching aspect of tennis has helped teach me how to skill up individuals with technology.<\/p><p>Overall, my diverse skillset and passions have allowed me to contribute to a variety of projects and endeavors, and I am always excited to take on new challenges and opportunities!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51bd6a2e profile-box elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"51bd6a2e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fdc21c8\" 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style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Reach out if you\u2019re interested in:<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44710fa2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44710fa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Website development<\/li><li>Tech research to support your needs<\/li>\n<li>Production<\/li>\n<li>VR\/AR\/XR events<\/li>\n<li>Tech ideation<\/li>\n<li>Tennis lessons<\/li>\n<li>Esports\/Gaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7d5f0c elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"4a7d5f0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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