Seminar - An Evening with Mario Wynands

School of Engineering and Computer Science Seminar

Speaker: Mario Wynands
Time: Tuesday 26th August 2014 at 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Location: Alan MacDiarmid AMLT105

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Abstract

The School of Engineering and Computer Science invite you to take part in a seminar led by Mario Wynands.

Mario is the Managing Director and co-founder of PikPok, a leading digital publisher across mobile, tablet, and desktop. In his 17 years at the New Zealand based company, he has led studio operations, built a successful game portfolio and overseen the creation of many engaging console titles including Shatter®, GripShift®, and Speed Racer the Videogame, as well as multiple hits in the smartphone and tablet space including Flick Kick® Football, Into the Dead® and the BAFTA nominated Super Monsters Ate My Condo.

Mario is a graduate of Victoria University in Wellington with degrees in business management and computer science, and has studied at MIT Sloan.

When: 5.00pm-7.30pm Tuesday 26th August 2014

Where: Alan MacDiarmid Building, AMLT105, Victoria University of Wellington, Gate 6, Kelburn Parade.

Drinks and nibbles to be served from 5.30pm with the seminar taking place at 5.40pm. There will also be an opportunity to talk with Mario after the seminar.

RSVP by Thursday 21 August to Sue Hall email: suzan.hall@vuw.ac.nz or telephone 04 463 6577. Please include names of who will be attending.

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