An engaging interview with Adam Chernick, a senior Spatial Computing Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), who shares his unique professional journey from studying architecture to diving deep into the world of interactive visualization and immersive technologies. Adam discusses his career transitions, starting from small architectural firms in Colorado, advancing through his significant roles at HOK and SHoP Architects, to leading a team in developing VR and AR tools that heavily impacted project timelines and client satisfaction. He elaborates on the pivotal experiences, such as his 'aha' moment with augmented reality and the challenges he faced while learning code and game engine development, which directed his career path towards tech-centric roles. Adam also highlights his current work in AWS’s prototyping team, focusing on leveraging spatialcomputing technologies to solve business problems, and reflects on emerging tech trends like pixel streaming, persistent AR, and generative AI. For AEC professionals aspiring to shift towards tech-driven roles, he underscores the importance of continuous learning and the validation of new interests. This insightful conversation offers a deep dive into the intersection of architecture, technology, and spatial computing, promising to inspire those interested in the future of immersive technologies in the AEC industry.