Director Of Engineering
Current
Jan 2024 - Present
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Mike Acton Email & Phone Number
Technology Executive, Data-Oriented Design, Video Game Engine Development
at
Hypnos Entertainment, Inc.
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@insomniacgames.com
8 phones found area 619 and 818
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Role
Technology Executive, Data-Oriented Design, Video Game Engine Development
Location
Burbank, California, United States
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Mike Acton is listed as Technology Executive, Data-Oriented Design, Video Game Engine Development at Hypnos Entertainment, Inc., based in Burbank, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at insomniacgames.com, phone signal with area code 619, 818, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Mike Acton.
Mike Acton previously worked as Director of Engineering at Hypnos Entertainment, Inc. and Keynote Speaker at Games Conferences.
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About Mike Acton
Mike Acton has specialized in high performance game engine development and data-oriented programming for almost 30 years. Recently as VP of DOTS at Unity. Previously as the Engine Director of Insomniac Games for more than 10 years. And now working in the XR space with Hypnos Entertainment. He has learned hard lessons about what it takes to produce some of the highest quality work in the space and what is needed to meet those requirements. He intends to bring those lessons to his work at Hypnos, and learn some new ones in the process. Mike edits in vi and prefers spaces to tabs.Mike believe strongly in the importance of giving back to our community. None of us could have done our jobs well without relying on the work of others and those giants that came before us, and we have a duty to return that favor.You can find Mike on Twitter at @mike_acton
Listed skills include Game Development, Video Games, Ps3, Console, and 36 others.
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14 roles · 34 years
Mike Acton work experience
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Keynote Speaker
Current
Games Conferences
2010 - Present
~16 yrs 4 mos
Vp Dots (Data-Oriented Technology Stack) Architecture And Runtime
Feb 2021 - May 2023
Oct 2017 - Feb 2021
Engine Director
Jan 2007 - Oct 2017
Advisory Board
Game Developer Magazine
Apr 2011 - Jul 2013
Sr. Architect
Highmoon Studios
Discovering the secrets of the Cell BE processor and the Playstation 3.
May 2005 - Nov 2006
Lead Fx Programmer
Worked closely with the FX art staff to create custom tools, realtime editing and previewing on the target platform and some very cool special effects. (Studio eventually became High Moon Studios)
Apr 2004 - Mar 2005
(Contractor) Lead Programmer
Worked on the LIME PS2 title. Developed all tools including art converters and a unique scripting language. Developed all console code including graphics engine, scripting engine, streaming engine and game code. Developed the title from start to gold master in record time.
Jun 2003 - Jan 2004
(Contractor) Engine Programmer
Yukes Co, Ltd.
Worked on developing a new PS2 graphics engine.
Jan 2002 - Jun 2003
Technical Director / Engine Programmer
Vblank, Inc.
Mostly engine programming, plus designed the toolset and formats and co-developed the tools. Licensed the technology out to other developers. (Studio start-up; We weren't able to keep the doors open.)
Mar 2000 - Jan 2002
Lead Programmer / Engine Programmer
Bluesky Software
I wrote and completed the PSX engine (arbitrary portals, no convexity design restrictions, using arbitrary geometry and all the pipeline tools (lightwave for geometry, image converters, etc). (Studio bought by Titus, then closed.)
Jan 1999 - Mar 2000
Lead Programmer / Engine Programmer
(AKA 989 Studios) Involved in every aspect of the development. Including character animation engine, camera logic, AI and virtual control systems, tools, etc.
1996 - Jun 1998
Simulation Programmer
Pertek Industries
Programming for manufacturing simulations. Large concurrent systems on Sun Sparcs. Database and large-system architecture consulting.
1992 - 1995
~3 yrs
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What is Mike Acton's role at Hypnos Entertainment, Inc.?
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Mike Acton is based in Burbank, California, United States while working with Hypnos Entertainment, Inc..
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Mike Acton has worked for Hypnos Entertainment, Inc., Games Conferences, Unity Technologies, Insomniac Games, and Game Developer Magazine.
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