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`Eric Preisz
`CEO at GG|Interactive / GarageGames
`Vancouver, Washington Computer Software
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`Education
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`InstantAction, Full Sail University, C2C Simulation
`Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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`Background
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` Summary
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`Eric is the CEO of GG Interactive/Garage Games, a technology middleware provider and game
` development solutions provider working on themed-entertainment projects, game-based learning, and
` next generation curriculum for game development for high schools. Prior to GG, Eric founded C2C
` Simulation, a company that provided simulation and training to NASA, the Department of Defense,
` Disney, and others. He also has a background in Education, having served as a Department Chair at
` Full Sail University. Eric coauthored the book, Video Game Optimization and has presented at the GDC
` with NVIDIA, at Microsoft Research, and to the US House of Representatives at the first Congressional
` Caucus for MS&T. He graduated with a bachelors in Computer Science from Bloomsburg University of
` Pennsylvania.
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` Specialties: Education, 3D Game Optimization, Serious Games, Simulation, Training, Game Engines
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`Experience
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`CEO
`GG|Interactive / GarageGames
`January 2011 – Present (5 years 3 months) | Vancouver, Washington
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`I'm the CEO of GG|Interactive / GarageGames. We are working on my life's dream projects. In education,
` we are building Game Development curriculum and game-based learning experiences. In themed
` entertainment, we are building games for world class theme parks.
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`1 honor or award
`1 recommendation
`Ryan Van Dyke
`Senior Software Developer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
`
`Eric encapsulates meticulousness and work ethic yet retains a human quality that is understood from both
` above and below. From a simple nod to an exaggerated elbow move that was obviously made to knock
` out an invisible ninja people somehow just "get... View
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`https://www.linkedin.com/...3A273600071457294271839%2CVSRPtargetId%3A2673733%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH[3/6/2016 1:59:30 PM]
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`GG_Interactive_Black
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`Director of Torque
`InstantAction
`December 2009 – January 2011 (1 year 2 months)
`
`1 recommendation
`Donald Harris
`Quality Assurance Manager - Looking to Hire
`
`Leadership has been described as the "process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid
` and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task - Wikipedia Now imagine doing this in
` such a way where the team feels as though... View
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`Director of Business Development Instant Action
`InstantAction
`January 2009 – December 2009 (1 year)
`
`Bringing Digital Distribution to the Pros
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`1 recommendation
`Ryan Hoover
`Founder of Product Hunt
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`Unfortunately, I had the opportunity to work directly under Eric for only a few months. Although brief, his
` leadership and approach to product management left a lasting impression. Many of our 1-on-1
` conversations ended with a "light bulb moment"... View
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`Department Chair/Course Director
`Full Sail University
`May 2006 – January 2009 (2 years 9 months)
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`I am a course director teaching 3D graphics optimization. I teach techniques for detecting GPU, CPU,
` and graphics bus, bottlenecks. I am the deparment chair for Software Architecture, Machine Architecture
` 1&2, Optimization, Artificial Intellegence, and Game Networking.
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`1 project
`1 recommendation
`Derek Bliss
`Lab Specialist at Full Sail University
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`Eric was an excellent Course Director and Department Chair that had passion for his work and knew how
` to get things done be they technical or managerial. Being instructed by him and working under him as a
` Lab Specialist was an enjoyable experience. View
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`Department Chair
`Full Sail Real World Education
`2006 – January 2009 (3 years)
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`Managed course directors and lab instructors across the following courses: Software Architecture,
` Machine Architecture 1&2, Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, and Game Networking.
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`Managing Director
`C2C Simulation
`2006 – 2008 (2 years)
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`Founder and developer for small service business. Customers included Disney, USAF, USARMY, and
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` Lincoln Welding.
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`Project Manager (3D interactive Software)
`Valador
`May 2005 – May 2006 (1 year 1 month)
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`I am managing two projects right now. This first is a project manager trainer for NASA, the second is
` Valador's 3D IR&D for 2006.
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`1 recommendation
`Davey Jackson
`VP of Business Development at Chukong USA/ Cocos2d-x
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`Eric is great to work with! He has a focused energetic presence and a superior understanding of his field.
` He has been a tremendous resource for GarageGames and is a really nice guy. View
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`Lead Software Developer
`Dynamic Animation Systems
`May 2000 – May 2005 (5 years 1 month)
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`Part of a team that built a serious games engine. This engine is still being used after 12 years.
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`1 recommendation
`Tom Wadlow
`Software Development Manager at Amazon
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`Eric possesses that rare combination of skills in the software world: the ability to both manage software
` projects and to competently participate in their development. This is a rare trick as there are many
` developers who can sink a project in... View
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`Projects
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`Book: Video Game Optimization
`January 2007 – March 2010
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`"Video Game Optimization" describes a process for increasing the performance of a video game for
` better gameplay and visual experience.
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`4 team members
`Eric Preisz
`CEO at GG|Interactive / GarageGames
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`Jeff Kiel
`Senior Manager, Graphics Tools at NVI…
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`Ben Garney
`Chief Engineer at The Engine Company
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`Arzhange Safdarzadeh
`Senior Graphics Engineer at Intel Corpor…
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`Course: Computer Science in Game Design
`March 2014
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`Course Description: Computer Science in Game Design Computer Science in Game Design is 120-160
` hours of material focusing on both game design and game programming. The game design section
` teaches students about common game design tactics and methodologies for making a game fun and
` engaging. The game programming section assumes the student has no previous programming
` experience and teaches C#... more
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`6 team members, including:
`Eric Preisz
`CEO at GG|Interactive / GarageGames
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`Geoff Beckstrom
`Experienced Producer and Project Mana…
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`Zach Gambino
`Sr. System Engineer at Collegis Education
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`Kyle Miller
`Senior Developer/Manager Seeking Ne…
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`Skills
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`Top Skills
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`Social Games
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`Online Gaming
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`Training
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`Casual Games
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`Game Programming
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`Publications
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`Video Game Optimization
`Cengage Learning
`March 11, 2010
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`Video Game Optimization" describes a process for increasing the performance of a video game for better
` gameplay and visual experience. Very few game developers understand the process of optimizing an
` entire video game, yet learning the process is surprisingly simple and applicable to a broad audience.
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`2 authors
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`Eric Preisz
`CEO at GG|Interactive / GarageGames
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`Ben Garney
`Chief Engineer at The Engine Company
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` Education
`Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
`BSCS, Computer Science
`1996 – 2000
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`Central Columbia High School
`High school diploma, General Studies
`1992 – 1996
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`Additional Info
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`Interests
`I am interested in all areas of tech. As a developer, I specialized in application performance and
` specialized hardware. My experience over the past seven years focused mostly on building teams,
` managing finances, and business development. I still find time to code on the side and mentor startups
` in Vancouver, WA.
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` Honors & Awards
`Vancouver Best in Business - Software
`Vancouver Business Journal
`December 2015
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`Additional Honors & Awards
`Standard's and Poor's Society of Industry Leaders member.
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` Volunteer Experience & Causes
`Computer Science Teacher
`Boys & Girls Clubs of America
`September 2014 – December 2014 (4 months) | Education
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`Taught 6-7th graders computer science using Scratch, Code.org, and various Blockly based courses.
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`Organizer
`Vancouver Tech Project
`July 2014 – Present (1 year 9 months) | Science and Technology
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`Organize and run a tech meetup every two weeks. Past presentations include 3D Printing, facial
` recognition, and a virtual ant farm.
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`Causes Eric cares about:
`• Education
`• Community
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` Patents
`Virtual reality pipe welding simulator
`United States 8915740
`Issued July 10, 2009
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`A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of pipe and open root weld joints. The simulator may include
` a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive
` welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual
` weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based... more
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`Instructor-lead training environment and interfaces therewith
`United States CA2589213
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`Issued November 24, 2004
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`An infantry training simulation system comprising at least one firing lane, with at least one display
` arranged substantially near the end of the firing lane. A trainee experiencing the simulation can carry at
` least one physical or virtual weapon, which is typically similar to a traditional infantry weapon.
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`Given (18)
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`CEO
`GG|Interactive / GarageGames
`
`yan Van Dyke
`Senior Software Developer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
`
`Eric encapsulates meticulousness and work ethic yet retains a human quality that is
` understood from both above and below. From a simple nod to an exaggerated elbow move
` that was obviously made to knock out an invisible ninja people somehow just "get it". East,
` west, server, client, whatever side your on he's got your back. Don't know how he pulls that
` off.
`November 8, 2012, Ryan reported to Eric at GG|Interactive / GarageGames
`
`“R
`
`Director of Torque
`InstantAction
`
`onald Harris
`Quality Assurance Manager - Looking to Hire
`
`Leadership has been described as the "process of social influence in which one person
` can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task - Wikipedia
`
`
`“D
`
` Now imagine doing this in such a way where the team feels as though each member is a
` professional and is empowered to do there best. This is the environment in which Eric
` created for everyone... more
`November 15, 2010, Donald reported to Eric at InstantAction
`
`Director of Business Development Instant Action
`InstantAction
`
`“R
`
`yan Hoover
`Founder of Product Hunt
`
`Unfortunately, I had the opportunity to work directly under Eric for only a few months.
` Although brief, his leadership and approach to product management left a lasting
` impression. Many of our 1-on-1 conversations ended with a "light bulb moment" of new
` understand and perspective from the advice and experience he shared.
`
` Eric's strong technical knowledge, business... more
`February 7, 2011, Ryan reported to Eric at InstantAction
`
`Department Chair/Course Director
`Full Sail University
`
`https://www.linkedin.com/...3A273600071457294271839%2CVSRPtargetId%3A2673733%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH[3/6/2016 1:59:30 PM]
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`erek Bliss
`Lab Specialist at Full Sail University
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`“D
`
`Eric was an excellent Course Director and Department Chair that had passion for his
` work and knew how to get things done be they technical or managerial. Being instructed by
` him and working under him as a Lab Specialist was an enjoyable experience.
`February 15, 2009, Derek reported to Eric at Full Sail University
`
`Project Manager (3D interactive Software)
`Valador
`
`avey Jackson
`VP of Business Development at Chukong USA/ Cocos2d-x
`
`“D
`
`Eric is great to work with! He has a focused energetic presence and a superior
` understanding of his field. He has been a tremendous resource for GarageGames and is a
` really nice guy.
`August 11, 2006, Davey was a consultant or contractor to Eric at Valador
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