Harry Skigis

1811 S 39TH ST – UNIT 37 - MESA, AZ - 85206 PHONE - Harry C. Skigis E-MAIL-WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/HSKIGIS PROFILE Highly adaptable IT professional with over twenty years proven expertise in desktop, network, server, cloud infrastructure, architecture and support. WORK EXPERIENCE Impact Reality / Flat2VR Studios 11/2022 – Current Chief Information Officer & Co-Founder Impact Reality is a Full PR & Marketing firm running marketing campaigns and launching games for a majority of VR video game studios and Hardware companies in the Virtual Reality market. Flat2VR Studios is a full video game development studio and publisher. • Responsible for all cybersecurity company wide. • Google Workspace administration. Google Drive, user creation, groups creation, email creation, cloud servers administration, calendar administration, etc... • Built a game testing department with over 1200 game testers to test and give feedback on games before release to ensure good reception upon release. • Company password management • Oversee all web development • Responsible for all company automation • Company PC management & deployment • Development build administration • Hiring and interviews • Influencer management • Social Media copy and scheduling • Press releases and media relations • Successfully launched 5 games developed in house or published in house and 100+ titles for other studios in the industry • Manage a company of 60+ people with multiple high budget projects happening simultaneously Vertigo Games / SpringboardVR 8/2021 – 2/2023 Customer Support & Training Specialist Providing first class support to VR arcades all over the globe using a wide array of Virtual Reality equipment to minimize arcade downtime and maximize profits. • Manage the After The Fall community in the United States • Worked with content creators to organize tournaments and bring visibility to the game and increase sales • Find ways to keep the community engaged & playing. • Work with the Vertigo publishing team to find great content to publish • Support the SpringboardVR VR Arcade launcher and scheduler and cloud platform • Support SteamVR • Support a wide variety of Virtual Reality headsets including: • HTC Vive, Vive Pro, Vive Pro 2, Cosmos, Oculus Rift CV1, Oculus Rift S, Valve Index, Pimax, a variety of Windows Mixed Reality headsets including the HP Reverb G2 • Support body haptics using bHaptics • Video & media creation of promotional & training materials • Special event support • Expos & Conventions • Booth Planning • Ordering of power, flooring, badges, etc... from convention centers • Help with booth layout, presentation & graphic design • Arrange flights, hotels & other travel arrangements Resume of Harry C. Skigis Page 1 of 5 • Setup and maintain all technical aspects from networks, PC’s, VR headsets, etc... • Demo VR games & VR offerings & give the best possible experience • Events include Amusement Expo, Las Vegas & IAAPA Orlando FL • Multilingual support for customers all over the world • Support of many specific game titles from the SpringboardVR marketplace Cybershoes 3/2021 – 7/2021 Community Manager Cybershoes are an amazing way to walk using your own legs inside of your favorite VR experiences! I was lucky enough to help grow this company, its incredible community & work with developers to implement this cool tech into many games! • Manage and engage with all social media platforms • Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Discord, Reddit, Etc... • Organize & promote game tournaments with content creators all over the world. • Provide support for the Cybershoes hardware that allow you to walk & run in Virtual Reality • Build a community of passionate VR players, content creators & developers • Work with developers to get the Cybershoes product integrated into the Oculus Quest builds of their games • Create video marketing materials and distribute these materials onto different social media and marketing platforms Surge I.T., LLC 10/2014 – 12/2020 President / Senior Solutions Engineer Surge IT worked with companies all over the valley in Arizona to help build and secure their enterprise infrastructure. Keeping their businesses safe from cyber threats while bringing them into the cloud age & maximizing efficiency and profits. • Active Directory Administration • Azure Active Directory setup & administration • Exchange Administration • Full infrastructure builds and rebuilds. • Enterprise Architecture • VMWare & Hyper-v administration • Patch management • Malware. Ransomware and Virus removal and prevention • Disaster recovery planning and implementation • Cloud solutions and implementation • Virtual Helpdesk • Server and desktop repair • Mobile device support (iOS & Android) • Microsoft Windows and Apple MacOS support and integration • Office 365 administration • Microsoft Azure architecture and administration • Google G Suite and Docs administration • G-Suite to Office365 Migrations • Helpdesk ticketing system setup and administration • 24/7 Emergency Support Capgemini Group 10/2013 – 10/2014 Systems Engineer I was able to convert hundreds of Honeywell's servers from physical hardware into Virtual Machines and successfully integrate them back into their corresponding networks. Server rooms shrank significantly and power consumption was drastically reduced saving the company a lot of money. • Contracted through Millennium Software and working Capgemini’s Honeywell account • Thoroughly QA systems after the build process before they are accepted into the production environment • Leading a project to convert physical servers into virtual VMWare servers • Utilized our Lumension and NetIQ environment to report on server hardware and software inventories Resume of Harry C. Skigis Page 2 of 5 Patching and Vulnerability Specialist Honeywell International 11/2011 – 10/2013 Lead Enterprise Architect I worked to secure, document & harden 10,000+ servers all over the globe to protect against security breaches across the Honeywell global IT server network. Due to these efforts Honeywell had zero security breaches. • Contracted through Experis Manpower • Administered and maintained 10,000+ servers in compliance with Honeywell standards • P2V (Physical Server to Virtual Machine) Project Leader • Enterprise-Cap Project Leader • Responsible for keeping all servers patched and in compliance with many strict regulations • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) non-compliance discovery and remediation • Lumension Endpoint Management and Security Suite Administrator • Enforced Host-Hardening policies for Microsoft, Linux and AIX based servers • Designed large-scale Disaster Recovery plans • Project Management • Change Management • Supported System Administrators nationally and internationally • Audit readiness • Created Documentation (run books, training, etc...) • Experience with RSam, NetIQ SCM, SLM, Aegis, Remedy VOLENTEER Between Realities VR Podcast 11/2019 – 2/2025 Production Manager & Co-Host • • • • • • • • • • • • https://www.YouTube.com/BetweenRealities OBS & SLOBS management YouTube Streaming Video Production & Design Davinci Resolve Video Editing Suite Creation and publication of audio only podcast Adobe Photoshop Production of esports tournaments Creation of marketing media Inviting and booking guests from all over the world into live show timeslots Manage relationships with developers & industry professionals Keep up to date with all facets of the XR industry UploadVR 2/2022 – 1/2025 Correspondent Creating high quality & informative broadcasts and video content for UploadVR • Travel to & cover conventions & expos with a heavy VR presence. • Interview VR industry professionals • Film b-roll footage for video content • Demo all relevant VR products & content • Produce, organize & execute exclusive video content for the UploadVR YouTube channel & website VRTrend Magazine 07/2021 – 06/2022 Freelance Writer I contribute articles for the worlds best print and digital magazine focused on VR / AR / XR technology and games. You can find my articles in each issue under my pen name / gamertag "Skeeva" • Write compelling and engaging articles on the VR industry Resume of Harry C. Skigis Page 3 of 5 2022 SXSW Austin, TX SXSW 2023 Pitch Advisory Board • SXSW is a major technology expo with over 420,000 unique visitors each year that takes place in Austin TX • Use my vast network of XR industry professionals to find VR/AR/XR related startups to get involved with the SXSW conference. 2019 - 2022 Game On Expo Phoenix, AZ The Between Realities VR Experience • • • • • • • • • Plan layout of booth to maximize play-space & attract players Design and print all graphics & promotional materials Work with the Phoenix Convention Center on everything needed from power, flooring, dividers, etc... Plan VR headsets to demo Plan VR content, games & experiences that will show VR well to people not familiar with Virtual Reality Find high quality sponsors to show their hardware & games and offset the cost of running the experience Mind & manage staff for the experience. Execute proper hygiene to prevent the spread of viruses & keep the equipment in optimal condition Keep the public safe while in VR AWARDS • VR Influencer of the Year finalist, VR Awards 2021 & 2022 by aixr.org. • Rising XR Company of the Year, XR Awards finalist 2023 & 2024 • XR Content Creator of the Year recipient, Augmented World Expo Auggie Awards 2024 EDUCATION 1999 The Peterson School of Engineering Woburn, MA Electronics / Computer Service and Repair Technician Diploma. • Extensive training in Networking, Computer Repair, Troubleshooting and Electronics • Graduated top honors and recognized by the Dean of the school for my performance. 1996 Burlington High School Burlington, MA High School Diploma • Trained for my future and graduated in the top of my class CERTIFICATIONS • Apple Certified Help Desk Technician • PatchLink (Lumension) Certified Administrator (6.x) Resume of Harry C. Skigis Page 4 of 5