experience skills testimonials contactjason asbahrchief technology officer at freeform development inc.morejason s biojason is a game designer entrepreneur inventor and artist . he develops immersive experiences for new media platforms . his previous collaborations include industry leading organizations such as sony electronic arts intermedia outdoors redoctane warner music and universal music . fans love his games many have gotten tattoos of his game logos and one couple even had their first wedding dance via one of his games . he designs fun interactive systems that channel cognitive surplus the shared online work we do with our spare brain cycles into several specific areas including individual personal improvement group formation and collaboration reputation systems and social task and object trading systems.experienceexplore my professional history and get to know the companies i worked at and the roles and responsibilities i ve been assigned .2015 currentchief technology officerfreeform development inc. 2013 currenttroublemakerwarm.ly2007 2015ceo co foundermonstrous company2002 2007presidentroxor games inc. 2001 2005ownerasbahr . com1998 2001senior engineerorigin electronic arts1994 1998principal and co founderreactive systems1992 1995laseristhouston museum of natural science1993 1994virtual reality engineering leadcybersim systemschief technology officerfreeform development inc.freeform is building a platform to reimagine how fans engage with music.troublemakerwarm.lywarm.ly is an experiment in making life more awesome . we develop playful mindfulness companions that go wherever you go . they are unique mobile apps that use wearable technology game mechanics smartphone sensors and social networking to gently encourage players to develop and grow a positive psychology and mindfulness practice.ceo co foundermonstrous companyfounded monstrous to create compelling interactive entertainment experiences on ios android and facebook . developed massively scalable gamification software server stack created viral mobile and social applications in collaboration with brands like intermedia outdoors warner music and universal music . our proprietary methods of fan acquisition engagement virality and monetization turn likes and tweets into revenue . monstrous was acquired by freeform development inc.presidentroxor games inc.founded independent game development company and bootstrapped the business to generate revenues of 4mm . producer of in the groove 1 arcade in the groove 2 arcade in the groove ps2 and tux racer 1 arcade . executive producer on in the groove pc mac tux racer 2 arcade road rebel arcade and guitar hero arcade . organized manufacturing in austin korea and china established international sales relationships designed internal customer support organization and set overall direction for the company . team and tech acquired by blue goji.ownerasbahr.comfounded independent game development consulting company including work with lithtech sony playstation 2 and nintendo gamecube projects . development of game mechanics and simulation technology for projects including artificial intelligence player control code world engine messaging system organizational structure object persistence and networking code . created and coordinated complex commands and interactions that the player encounters in game worlds when dealing with creatures rooms weapons and other interactive simulation elements . developed prototype high tech toys and games.senior engineerorigin electronic artsdesigned and implemented the python simulation foundation of origin s next generation massively multiplayer virtual world ultima online 2 . developed client server remote method invocation object persistence data driven behavior modification and general human scale virtual world simulation systems on both 3d client side and server side also trained new team members in the use of python language.principal and co founderreactive systemsco founder of reactive systems a software and multimedia design and development consulting firm emphasizing networked real time 3d graphics tools and applications . assembled dedicated teams of artists programmers designers and musicians to develop 3d real time simulations for the entertainment market . highlights include zoom the first pc bsaed virtual actor a real time 3d motion captured life size cartoon character for compaq computer corporation educational driving simulation for the houston museum of medical science and cutting edge development of object oriented e commerce systems for high profile clients such as allied signal and ingram books.laseristhouston museum of natural scienceperformance of multimedia and educational laser shows for the houston museum of natural science operation of the digistar an evans & sutherland three dimensional vector graphics projection display system and development of 3d objects and animation scripts . analysis of show timings and coordination of audio and visual f x.virtual reality engineering leadcybersim systemsjoined and helped coordinate the technical aspects of start up company . development of three dimensional immersive simulations including games and architectural walkthroughs in c and objective c. lead migration to object oriented development . responsible for design and coding of software systems with specific focus on reusability and extensibility.skillsa concise list of some of the most valuable professional skills i possess . my tricks of the trade and what i can bring to the table.software engineeringgame designconsolegame developmentgame mechanicsunity3dnarrative designsocial gamesmultiplayermobile gameswiivirtual worldsproduct developmentvideo gamesstart upspythonentrepreneurshipnarrativeanimationartificial intelligencemobile devicesobjective cninja skills3dmobile applicationsmonetizationscalabilityandroidinteractive entertainmentcomputer gamesiosuser interfacecasual gamesscriptingcreative directionuser experienceonline gamingcharacter animationiphoneios developmentgamificationphilosophy of mindfantasy arttestimonialshear what some of my clients and colleagues have to say about me after working together on various projects throughout my career.jason s work on the ai scripting system on the spongebob game was invaluable to our project . he was a hard worker and delivered what was promised . jason was great to work with from initial planning to the final deliverable . i wouldn t hesitate to use his services again . plus he s a great guy andrew lockosenior artist at raw thrillsit was a pleasure working for jason at roxor games . in addition to his wealth of game development knowledge he brings ingenuity and excitement to the games being developed . he s aslo very conscious of long term objectives and what it takes to compete successfully in the game industry.damion schubertlooking for the next great opportunityjason is one of the freshest most exciting thinkers in the industry . he combines ingenuity with smart business savvy to find and make the most out of opportunities.jay moorealchemist of fun at spotkin inc.jason is a paradoxical blend of artist and engineer entrepreneur and visionary . his ability to engage highly talented teams around a shared vision puts him an elite group who are able to execute on whatever they envision.jay moorealchemist of fun at spotkin inc.jason is one part game maker one part visionary entrepreneur and one part cartoon networks adult swim . jason s passion for making great games is only surpassed by his zeal for living life to its fullest . jason has a way of finding the humor and creativity in business that makes even the impossible seem doable . if you have the opportunity to collaborate with jason you should absolutely jump at the chance.john cooneyimpresarioworking with jason is inspiring . he has an insightful mind and a dedication to excellence that is unparalleled . jason has a deep passion for making great games that is supported by his dedication to bring them to market . as an entrepreneur jason is truly a genius and thankfully a patient teacher as well . i have been lucky to work with jason for many years to see him create invent lead and at every turn surprise me with his extraordinary intelligence at every turn . jason cares for the people he works with and puts their needs before his own . he values the connection with the people he works with and it is reflective in how he conducts himself . his leadership has built companies developed projects and delivered products to market with tight deadlines and limited budgets . i ve worked for him and with him and would highly recommend doing either if given the chance.contactget in touch with me if you would like to do business together share an idea or just say hello.san francisco bay areathank you your message has been successfully sent error sending message please try again