Todd Harris
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Rob Houser
Todd was developing user-centered software before it was trendy. At NCR, he sought out usability for his product and he was innovative in the approach to the application design, making sure it improved the user experience. Just as importantly, Todd was a great team builder. He brought people together at NCR across organizational boundaries and built a highly collaborative (and innovative) team.
Andy Gardner
Todd was a terrific boss. From the day I started he made me feel like I had been with the team for years. He was very energetic, and could easily excite everyone in the room and get them psyched up for a project, even if they were having a bad day. Todd treats the people that work under him as his equal, so I never felt like a grunt or fifth wheel. He’s a great person to work for, and more importantly, work with.
Rob Houser
Todd was developing user-centered software before it was trendy. At NCR, he sought out usability for his product and he was innovative in the approach to the application design, making sure it improved the user experience. Just as importantly, Todd was a great team builder. He brought people together at NCR across organizational boundaries and built a highly collaborative (and innovative) team.
Andy Gardner
Todd was a terrific boss. From the day I started he made me feel like I had been with the team for years. He was very energetic, and could easily excite everyone in the room and get them psyched up for a project, even if they were having a bad day. Todd treats the people that work under him as his equal, so I never felt like a grunt or fifth wheel. He’s a great person to work for, and more importantly, work with.
Rob Houser
Todd was developing user-centered software before it was trendy. At NCR, he sought out usability for his product and he was innovative in the approach to the application design, making sure it improved the user experience. Just as importantly, Todd was a great team builder. He brought people together at NCR across organizational boundaries and built a highly collaborative (and innovative) team.
Andy Gardner
Todd was a terrific boss. From the day I started he made me feel like I had been with the team for years. He was very energetic, and could easily excite everyone in the room and get them psyched up for a project, even if they were having a bad day. Todd treats the people that work under him as his equal, so I never felt like a grunt or fifth wheel. He’s a great person to work for, and more importantly, work with.
Rob Houser
Todd was developing user-centered software before it was trendy. At NCR, he sought out usability for his product and he was innovative in the approach to the application design, making sure it improved the user experience. Just as importantly, Todd was a great team builder. He brought people together at NCR across organizational boundaries and built a highly collaborative (and innovative) team.
Andy Gardner
Todd was a terrific boss. From the day I started he made me feel like I had been with the team for years. He was very energetic, and could easily excite everyone in the room and get them psyched up for a project, even if they were having a bad day. Todd treats the people that work under him as his equal, so I never felt like a grunt or fifth wheel. He’s a great person to work for, and more importantly, work with.
Experience
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Skillshot Media
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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May 2018 - Present
Skillshot connects leading brands to engaged esports fans. We're a turnkey esports solution & infrastructure provider with experience over 50+ events, $10M+ prizing paid out, and over 1 billion esports video views to date. ✔Tournaments and Leagues ✔ Production services & live-streaming via owned production studio ✔ Live events ✔ Authentic brand integration ✔ Esports consulting & ✔ Esports curriculum and courses www.skillshot.com Skillshot connects leading brands to engaged esports fans. We're a turnkey esports solution & infrastructure provider with experience over 50+ events, $10M+ prizing paid out, and over 1 billion esports video views to date. ✔Tournaments and Leagues ✔ Production services & live-streaming via owned production studio ✔ Live events ✔ Authentic brand integration ✔ Esports consulting & ✔ Esports curriculum and courses www.skillshot.com
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Ghost Gaming
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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2020 - Present
Ghost Gaming is a Gaming, Lifestyle, and Media company, providing platforms to create unique partnerships in esports, traditional sports, music, and entertainment. We have a passionate gaming community of millions, with a mission to proudly represent the diverse gaming culture of Atlanta. www.ghostgaming.com Ghost Gaming is a Gaming, Lifestyle, and Media company, providing platforms to create unique partnerships in esports, traditional sports, music, and entertainment. We have a passionate gaming community of millions, with a mission to proudly represent the diverse gaming culture of Atlanta. www.ghostgaming.com
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Atlanta Esports Alliance
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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Chair of the Board
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Nov 2019 - Present
Establishing metro Atlanta as the esports capital of the US. The Atlanta Esports Alliance (AEA) is a division of the Atlanta Sports Council (ASC), comprised of business and community leaders in the esports ecosystem working to further metro Atlanta’s position as a global leader in the space. www.atlantaesportsalliance.com Establishing metro Atlanta as the esports capital of the US. The Atlanta Esports Alliance (AEA) is a division of the Atlanta Sports Council (ASC), comprised of business and community leaders in the esports ecosystem working to further metro Atlanta’s position as a global leader in the space. www.atlantaesportsalliance.com
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University System of Georgia
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor, Esports
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Sep 2020 - Present
I teach Esports related classes -- currently covering the Business of Esports Industry and Esports Event Management. I teach Esports related classes -- currently covering the Business of Esports Industry and Esports Event Management.
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Hi-Rez Ventures
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United States
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Computer Games
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300 - 400 Employee
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Co-founder & COO
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Feb 2005 - Oct 2019
During my time there we grew from just a dream/vision to 450 employees & 100 million players! Co-founder and responsible for company operations, business development, and marketing. Hi-Rez Studios is a developer-publisher of online free-to-play games that are played competitively and across all major gaming platforms. www.hirezstudios.com During my time there we grew from just a dream/vision to 450 employees & 100 million players! Co-founder and responsible for company operations, business development, and marketing. Hi-Rez Studios is a developer-publisher of online free-to-play games that are played competitively and across all major gaming platforms. www.hirezstudios.com
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RedPrairie
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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VP, Product Development
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Feb 2004 - Jan 2005
Part of 'founding team' led by Erez Goren to spin this company out of Radiant Systems. Responsible for Product Development from concept through release of a web-based solution for retail and hospitality. Deployed our workforce and supply chain solutions to more than 25,000 sites. Acquired by RedPrairie in 2006. Part of 'founding team' led by Erez Goren to spin this company out of Radiant Systems. Responsible for Product Development from concept through release of a web-based solution for retail and hospitality. Deployed our workforce and supply chain solutions to more than 25,000 sites. Acquired by RedPrairie in 2006.
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Radiant Systems Inc.
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Managing Director, Product Development
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Oct 1996 - Feb 2004
Responsible for product, personnel, and project management across design, development, and maintenance of retail Point of Sale (POS) systems. Managed existing POS product in the maintenance phase with over 10,000 sites deployed. Then program management from concept thru general release for the company's next generation POS product. Company was acquired by NCR in 2011 for $1.2B Responsible for product, personnel, and project management across design, development, and maintenance of retail Point of Sale (POS) systems. Managed existing POS product in the maintenance phase with over 10,000 sites deployed. Then program management from concept thru general release for the company's next generation POS product. Company was acquired by NCR in 2011 for $1.2B
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NCR Corporation
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Leader
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Oct 1995 - Sep 1997
Project Lead for the next generation project (Advanced Store Workstation)
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Software Engineer
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Jul 1990 - Sep 1995
Designed and programmed Point of Sale including firmware, diagnostics, device drivers, and remote loading.
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Education
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
BS, Math/Computer-Science -
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