Keith O'Conor Email & Phone Number

CTO & Technical Director at Romero Games; specialist in GPU programming, multithreading, 3D graphics algorithms, engine system design, and performance optimization. Previously 3D Technical Lead at Ubisoft Montreal; shipped Far Cry Primal and Far Cry 4 for PS4 & Xbox One, and led a team of 3D programmers to bring Watch_Dogs to PS3 & 360. Previous to Ubisoft, worked at the late Radical Entertainment as a senior graphics programmer on Prototype & Prototype 2.Completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2006, focusing on the use of parallel hardware (GPUs, FPGAs & the Cell processor) to accelerate graphics algorithms.Extensive rendering knowledge including lighting, shadowing, post-processing, particle effects, and shader development. Also deep knowledge of game engine architecture, optimization, multithreading, memory management, and asset pipeline development. In-depth knowledge of VR development including rendering techniques & design requirements.Many years of experience collaborating with artists and designers, helping them bring out the best in their work.