06/14/2026
π Behind every great training system are people whose experience was earned in the real world.
One of the most rewarding aspects of building Aemulus XR has been bringing together experts from different continents who, despite serving in different countries and organizations, followed remarkably similar paths. Throughout their military careers, both had the opportunity to operate, train, and support missions in many of the same regions around the world, gaining firsthand experience in combat medicine, tactical operations, and medical training.
πΉ Walter Engle β Chief Medical Officer
Walter is a military veteran with 22 years of experience in military and pre-hospital medicine. Beginning his career as a Combat Medic and later becoming a Physician Assistant , he completed nine overseas deployments providing casualty care across the entire continuum of battlefield medicine.
During his career, Walter commanded the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC), directed the Combat Casualty Care Course , and played a key role in developing advanced medical simulation and combat medical training programs.
He is also an Associate Professor, published author, and co-author of several landmark military medical references, including the Joint Trauma System Prolonged Casualty Care Guidelines and the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Handbook.
πΉ Lukasz Jurczak β European Medical Consultant
Lukasz is a 22-year veteran who began his career as a tactical operator in a SWAT unit before joining a Polish Military Special Mission Unit. Rising to the rank of Command Sergeant Major, he was responsible for the development of medical procedures and international cooperation in the field of combat medicine.
Throughout his career, he participated in numerous overseas missions. He also co-created the medical training program for the Ukrainian Special Forces, which was later adopted within NATO frameworks.
πToday, that combined experience helps shape the medical accuracy and realism behind Aemulus XR.