GRAVITY JACK

Andrew has had a passion for creating things, namely poetry. Wanting to publish his poetry collection on his own, he began learning how to develop for iOS -- eventually leading him to the Unity platform. His newfound passion for coding custom software launched a complete career shift from teaching English to students in Germany to developing enterprise applications. While overseas, Andrew worked as a Unity developer for a Danish startup game studio specializing in "edutainment" game production -- before moving back to the States and finding a role closer to home with Gravity Jack. As a side passion, Andrew taught Unity to online youth and continues to seek avenues to help the rural population of Northern California navigate the digital wilderness by offering app and game development workshops for hobbyists and prospective developers. Andrews's other interests include communication, storytelling, geology, linguistics, history, and life's great Mysteries.

Brandon, co-founder of Brandch, the innovative design agency. A driving force in video editing, Brandon crafts captivating narratives while leading strategic advertising and marketing initiatives. With a sales background, he harmonizes creativity and business growth, exemplified by his knack for boosting conversions. His portfolio spans diverse clients, from small businesses to political groups, often creating engaging videos that distill complex ideas. Outside of work, he's drawn to cinematography, animation, storytelling, and literature. Based in Irvine, California, he infuses their coastal spirit into creative brilliance.

Brandon Sawaya started his programming career at the age of 10 while growing up in Michigan. He loves the creative and technical side of working with computer programming and fusing it with dynamic art. Brandon is a lifelong learner who continues to grow his technical skill sets and put them to use through his work with Gravity Jack. It’s not uncommon to find scholarly articles posted by Brandon in one of Gravity Jack’s Slack channels. Brandon has a strong passion for all things AR and VR -- especially when it comes to gaming concepts. At Gravity Jack, Brandon loves contributing to the creation of various applications for a wide variety of clients.

Charlee, a lifelong purveyor of creativity, embarked on a journey in design, venturing into entrepreneurship at the age of 19. Co-founding Brandch Design Agency, Charlee led the charge in amplifying small businesses through design that resonates with distinctive narratives and value, surpassing mere aesthetics. With a portfolio encompassing marketing for political campaigns, designing web3 products and apps, and social media design/management, Charlee has an array of experience. At the heart of her endeavors is a passion for inspiring and leading, nurturing talents, and catalyzing growth. Guided by an unwavering commitment to facilitating businesses' journeys into uncharted territories, Brandch Design Agency has an ongoing partnership with Gravity Jack for supporting their projects with marketing services.

Chris Adam, has over 20 years of experience in the Creative Design space creating UI/UX and creative projects for organizations around the world. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in using design to craft an experience that invokes the right emotions and engagement with users no matter the design medium.

Jordan Tower comes to Gravity Jack with 10+ years of experience developing front-end UI, writing full-stack software, and developing games and other interactive experiences. Striving to always learn more about the field of engineering, Jordan builds hobbyist electronics and designs components for robotics in his free time. During high school, Jordan got his first professional contract for web development. His experience quickly branched out to server-side development, applications, and eventually game development. Over many years Jordan became passionate about all parts of software development and has no problem trying to tackle something new and difficult. He takes pride in his work and the experience it brings.

Noa Dodson earned her bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas, where she graduated with honors. After spending two years in mobile development with a small startup, Noa joined Gravity Jack, where she harnesses her experience creating mobile applications into developing dynamic web, virtual reality, and augmented reality experiences. Noa is always seeking opportunities to learn new technology and diversify her skills as a developer. Outside of work, she's an animation enthusiast who studies illustration, writes stories with her friends, and plays video games of all kinds.

Ryan Maskell graduated with degrees in both Graphic Design and Web Development, winning local and national awards at notable organizations such as the American Advertising Federation and Business Professionals of America. He has a wealth of creative skills with the ability to connect the process between creativity and technical execution. His eye for detail with branding has led him to work with globally recognized brands such as T-Mobile, Samsung, Adidas, AT&T, FritoLay, and Mtn. Dew. Ryan has also volunteered his creative skills to various local projects such as the Spokane International Film Festival, and the Spokane ADDY Awards Show. No matter the project, Ryan thrives when he is able to express his passion for good design and making cool stuff (as he would put it). On the side, Ryan enjoys being an early adopter of new tech, watching everything sci-fi on TV, and playing video games with his friends.

Inspired by a lifelong love of video games, Taylor Dodson rushed headlong into college with a determination to come out as a full-fledged engineer. After graduating from the University of Texas at El Paso with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Taylor got straight to work using her newfound skills to explore her passion for software as a contractor and volunteer at small companies and startups. As a member of the Gravity Jack team, she has played a key role in the development of multiple augmented reality projects and beyond. Taylor's skills include developing applications both natively and within the Unity engine for both Android and iOS devices. A creative and idealist at heart, Taylor programs in both professional and personal capacities in various programming languages. When she isn't building software, Taylor enjoys writing and gaming.

Timothy Senchenko is Gravity Jack’s Lead Sound Engineer providing musical compositions and sound design in 3D Audio for VR and AR applications. He is a Ukrainian by blood but an American by citizenship, currently residing in Spokane Washington. As an avid audiophile, Timothy graduated from Eastern Washington University with a B.A. in Music Technology and Entrepreneurship. He has immersed himself in the music industry for over 6 years, allowing him to gain skills as a Spatial Sound Engineer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, and Artist Project Manager. At the core of Timothy’s passion for audio is the mission to create vivid and exciting worlds for everyone to experience with their ears. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering at his local church, spending time with family, and listening to vinyl records.

Jerald was CEO of Growth Advisors Int'l, a strategy and business development firm with afocus on companies seeking to accelerate growth and establish a global footprint. Jeraldworked with a wide range of projects including bringing a US based computer game development company out of receivership paying the receiver $ out of a $5.4mm demand. Prior to forming Growth Advisors Int'l. Jerald was Sr. VicePresident of Administaff, now Insperity (NYSE:INSP), where he played a key role in growth and strategic planning and helped guide the firm from its early start-up days to a publicly traded firm on the NYSE (ASF). He served on the Advisory Council of BBVA-Compass Bank, Chair the Advisory Committee at the University of Texas School of Nursing, Board of the Australian-American Chamber of Commerce, am President of Houston-Perth Sister Cities Association, the Mayor's International Affairs & Development Council Asia/Australia, Board of Advisors AIESEC-Houston the largest student run exchange program in the world operating in countries

Ken Barun, Senior Vice President at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, is adistinguished leader with extensive corporate and philanthropic experience, including hisrole as President/CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Worldwide. His commitmentto making a positive impact is evident in his founding of the charity, and his dedicationto charitable work and corporate social responsibility reflects his passion for making adifference in the world, while residing in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Setheaand seven children.

Nolan Bushnell has started more than companies and is one of the founding fathers of the video game industry. Nolan is co-founder of ATARI, Inc., the Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre chain and Etak (First Auto Navigation System). He has been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame, received the BAFTA Fellowship and the Nations Restaurant News “Innovator of the Year” award, and was named one of Newsweek’s Men Who Changed America”. Along with being an electrical engineer Nolan is the author of “Finding the Next Steve Jobs” and co-author of “Shaping the future of Education”. He is credited with Bushnell’s Law, an aphorism about games that are “easy to learn and difficult to master” being rewarding.

Ron Gillyard, the Chief Growth Officer at Quantasy, boasts a nearly two-decade career as a Grammy-winning record executive, collaborating with music industry legends and iconic artists while leading from the C suite labels like Interscope Records, Bad Boy Entertainment, and Columbia Records. In his current role at Quantasy, he leverages his extensive experience to deliver premium interactive and social content, aiding clients across diverse sectors in embracing emerging digital and social tools to elevate their brands.

Steve Schklair, the former Founder and CEO of 3ality, is a pioneering figure in 3Dtechnology and motion picture production. His leadership at 3ality played a pivotal rolein advancing 3D in the entertainment industry, with credits in major films like Avatar,The Martian, Spider-Man, X-Men, and the Hobbit, and groundbreaking 3D broadcasttechnology for BSkyB, while his contributions to virtual reality and children's applications(Barbie Fashion Designer) showcase his multifaceted expertise and commitment toinnovation in the world of filmmaking and tech.

Taro Araya, the Co-founder and CEO of Goama, is a visionary leader with a diverse careerhistory, from running a car repair shop in Colombia to founding startups in Bangladeshand eventually venturing into subscription gaming. Under his leadership, Goama Gameshas become a global trailblazer in the gaming industry, offering ad-free access to a vastlibrary of top-rated games and embracing cutting-edge technologies, with over  millionactive paying subscribers across seven countries.