An amazing energy storage startup company. yottaenergy.com.The lead seed investor asked me to take on this role, given my experience in startups and software engineering.

Applying cloud-native technology to create brand new kinds of gameplay and game experiences in online worlds.• Worked on the recently announced MMO game Star's Reach and an ambitious metaverse platform with the legendary creative director Raph Koster.• Manage development team of 45-60 people of all disciplines, with additional outsourcing.• Drove product and development strategy. Tightened up processes and significantly improved development velocity significantly.

An indie game studio I co-founded with Todd Coleman.• Initially created a mobile card game, then pivoted to do a Kickstarter campaign for the original MMO Crowfall. Most successful gaming KIckstarter in the prior 16 months, top 15 overall.• Led development team ranging from 20-60 people with extensive outsourcing throughout development including the live launch of the product.• Shipped the first large scale PvP combat MMO on the Unity engine (allowing 200+ people in a 3D battle).• Worked on new product proposals with Jagex, LucasArts, Nickelodeon and Amazon.• Sold Crowfall product to Monumental LLC post-launch.• Obtained Texas government subsidies

An independent game development studio, specializing in immersive worlds and epic stories.• Joined as part of acquisition of Crowfall, leading integrating the team into Monument.• Retained the team and added new talent while running live game service.• Performed due diligence on possible game acquisitions.

Founded and led a new Playdom studio in Austin of 25 people. Took over live support for the My Vineyard product and ran it through sunset. Created an experimental design social game with MMO elements that was cancelled after geo-testing.

BioWare Austin created the PC MMO game Star Wars: The Old Republic in conjunction with LucasArts. • Co-founded the Austin studio, built the initial management team and licensed all base technologies.• Directly managed game production, technology/programming, platform technology, outsourcing, community, network operations, Live team, QA, studio finance, customer service, metrics, and HR, with the team peaking at 550 internal employees along with hundreds of outsourced resources.• Played pivotal role in negotiating and securing the Star Wars license for Star Wars: The Old Republic.• Built and updated the original financial models for the studio. Led our out-licensing efforts for title in Asia.• Introduced and secured government funded training for SCRUM methodology.• Oversaw and worked closely on all the technology and services issues related to title.• Obtained Texas government subsidies and established an Irish location for customer service.• Drove launch readiness including innovating with marketing, community, QA, customer service and more.

I managed the Austin studio of Sony Online Entertainment

Managed the development of The Sims Online in the Maxis Studio

I managed the Ultima Online service and game at this position at Origin Systems. Greatest opportunity ever!

Kesmai Corp was a subsidiary of News Corp. I managed the development studio, developing and launching several internal MMOGs, including Air Warrior I->III, Multiplayer BattleTech:Solaris, Legends of Kesmai, Aliens Online and more.

I oversaw the PC sales division, all game development, customer service and QA for Konami of America in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Managed software development and later chip design for this R&D and consulting firm, doing early JPEG and MPEG work.

I managed the development of Harpoon at this position, along with some other titles.

Co-founded this company to focus on independent game development. Completed over 25 published products on 7 platforms, including 3 original game properties. Best known for Macintosh products such as Sub Battle Simulator, PT-109, Orbiter, Reader Rabbit, NFL Challenge and The Playroom.

Managed this multi-location microcomputer retailing chain.

I authored games published by Instant Software, primarily for the PET computer, including Trek-X, Dungeon of Death, Gran Prix 2001 and MicroWarrrior.

Served at Ft. Hood and Germany primarily.