CEO & Founder
Tim has worked for the last two decades to create companies that support people. From expanding access to electronic payments for those without bank accounts to creating a more inclusive and affordable fitness experience with Vingo, Tim is passionate about improving people’s experiences!
CEO & Founder
Favorite Trip:
Hiking in Patagonia- can’t wait to create a vingo world so I can go back!
Favorite movie:
Lord of the rings
Something most people don’t know about me..
I used to drive a Budweiser beer truck and some days I miss it.
Vice President Finance Operations
From the time Denise was young she always loved math. Which made models and excel sheets naturally transition into an over 25 year career in finance. Denise has worked for Erik’s Bike Shop, the Target Corporation Creative, and more. She loves how finance is more than just finance but how ideas can function.
Vice President Finance Operations
Favorite quote:
Love People. Cook them tasty food.
Furry friends:
A Golden named Lachlan and a Japanese Chin/Shih-tzu named Bear
On a typical weekend you may find me…
Grocery shopping.. Making food. Watching food disappear! Reading a book (yes, an entire book), yard work, dog walks, meeting friends for coffee/food/wine.
Director Digital Marketing
Aurélien has 14 years in experience in digital marketing, and spent the past 10 years in the healthcare industry . Aurélien enjoys how marketing can be creative yet informed by analytics and data, and has seen how data and creativity combined can be transformational within companies.
Director Digital Marketing
Favorite trip
The one I’ll take to Japan when I turn 40!
Favorite band(s)
The Beatles, Blink-182
Favorite video game(s)
Goldeneye and Zelda: Ocarina of Time (old School!)
Art Director
Hamzah comes from a background of premier computer games and mobile games research and development. Hamzah brings a deep expertise of art and is excited already about the exchange of knowledge that occurs at Vingo to develop the very best for their customers.
Art Director
On the weekend, you can find me…
Cycling and Hiking
Favorite book
Smithsonian Book of Animals
Favorite Movie
Gladiator
Product Manager
Travis has worked over the past 10 years helping teams develop the very best games and products. Some of Travis’s favorite projects (aside from Vingo of course!) have been Launching Hearthstone, Diablo 3, Starcraft 2 and multiple World of Warcraft titles in China.
Product Manager
Furry Friends
Two black boxers (which is quite unusual!) Zeus and Odin
Favorite Books
A Song of Ice and Fire (please finish it GRRM)
Favorite Trip
Typically Burning Man is the highlight of the year, this year it was Ragbrai though!
Unity Developer
Camilla is a Unity developer that has over eight years of experience building games for companies like Flixr. Camilla finds work at Vingo challenging and rewarding because there are always new things to learn.
Unity Developer
Favorite Food
Coffee, Chocolate and cheese
Favorite book
The foundation, Asimov
Furry friends
3 cats, all rescued strays
Director of Production
After working on major projects like Farmville, Brian brings his extensive project management to Vingo. He always looks to make the most each team’s exceptional skills to get everyone going in the same direction towards a common goal.
Director of Production
Hobbies
Tabletop RPGs, Books, Video games
Pet
Main Coon named Maximillian.
Favorite Movies
Knights Tale, Guardians of the Galaxy
Client Engineering Lead
John has been helping build games with companies, startups and developers for over15 years. John loves working on games and within companies that make smart but challenging products, as John is a neutral problem solver. Or as he might say making mad science.
Client Engineering Lead
Favorite hobbies
Mad science. Game-Mastering (paper and pencil). Blacksmithing. Carpentry.
Favorite quote
Where none listen to a wise man, even kings listen to a Fool.
Favorite band
Nickleback. Come at me, bro.
Unity Developer
With over 7 years of experience in Unity development, Krystian loves reating something new for people. He hopes to hear one day someone say of his work: “Hey, I’ve played that, that was fun!”
Unity Developer
Favorite hobbies
Music – guitar and mixing/mastering, Bodybuilding, Cars!
Pets
Figaro – European cat, Arna – Siberian Husky
Favorite band(s)
From Lil Peep through Yellowcard to Rings of Saturn – nothing’s off-limits 🙂
QA Lead
Armando is thrilled to collaborate with and learn from incredibly intelligent peers while creating software products that entertain and/or solve problems. He is motivated by nature and his humble place within it.
QA Lead
Hobbies
Mountain biking, Hiking, Camping, Gaming, Service, and Love
Favorite foods
I love to cook with fresh vegetables right out of the garden. I reference recipes for inspiration but I prefer to just make it up on the fly.. even baking.
Favorite video games
Atari – Kaboom!, NES Zelda, NES Final Fantasy, NES Mike Tysons Punchout!, Arcade Tournament Cyberball, PC World of Warcraft, PC Darkest Dungeon, Mobile Kingdom of Heroes.. and tons more.
Designer
Mark has worked on gaming and software design in games like Fairway Solitaire, Mortimer Beckett adventure series, biggest little adventure and more. Mark loves to create games that involve a mix of technology, art and creativity- and at Vingo finds the creation of something fun and enjoyable for users really rewarding.
Designer
Favorite hobbies
Cooking, Video Games, History
Favorite food(s)
Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese
Favorite game(s)
Chrono Trigger, Bionic Commando, Monster Hunter (series)
3D Artist / Modeler
For Corinne creating 3D art isn’t really even working, because it’s fun everyday. Or in the wise words of David Bowie “the key is to have a project that you will enjoy, but also have it challenging so you won’t get too comfortable” for Corinee this is 3D art.
3D Artist / Modeler
Favorite quote
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” Maya D’angelovv
On a typical weekend you can find me…
Consuming good food, destroying fictional characters, having useless debates about a genre I know too much useless information on or doing my own art.
Favorite trip
Going to Hawaii and snorkeling along the coast. Mahalo e Hawaii Aloha au iā ʻoe
Unity Developer
Ray comes from a background of multiple projects, including the Nickelodeon Play Along Video. Ray enjoys the nature of unity developing as it creates systems that solve complex questions.
Unity Developer
Favorite hobbies
Board games, RPGs, sudoku
Furry friend
Echo (calico cat)
Favorite movie
Project Hail Mary
Infrastructure Manager
Scott is a specialist in all things data and analytics. Scott is motivated knowing that the team at Vingo puts in work every day to improve the fitness experience for everyone. For Scott it’s not just about what he is making, but it’s about how that impacts people and himself.
Infrastructure Manager
Where you can find me on the weekend…
My wife and I take our bicycles for long rides around the city.
Favorite trip
A few years ago to the beautiful Greek Island of Crete.
Favorite book
On the road – Jack Keroac
Environmental Artist
Scott is an envronmental and technical art expert with experience on games like the Matrix: Path of Neo and the Golden Compass. Scott is inspired by artists and developers to consistently work to to create art push the boundaries of what’s possible in interactive environments.
Environmental Artist
Favorite hobbies
Going to the family cabin, 3D printing, Gadgets
Favorite game(s)
Tomb Raider, Assassin’s Creed, Uncharted, Zelda, Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Minecraft
Something most people don’t know about me…
I was a Six Flags Caricature Artist for 3 years.
Internet Marketing Specialist
Jennifer comes from a background in marketing. Jennifer brings her strong expertise in online communications and social media strategies. For Jennifer, working at Vingo means a fitness experience that is fun for everyone to enjoy.
Internet Marketing Specialist
Favorite hobbies
Making Julia Child’s recipes, Exploring the world, Volunteering with Special Needs Children & Animals
Favorite food
Pizza
Favorite quote
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Einstein
Environmental Artist
Jong has experience with large-scale projects such as Rappelz, where he worked with a small environment team to build different worlds. He enjoys building worlds because it gives him a chance to create spaces for people to relax and have fun in.
Environmental Artist
Favorite hobbies
Comics, Gunpla, Games
Favorite band
Linkin Park
Favorite games(s)
World of Warcraft, Diablo, Pokemon, Final Fantasy
Unity Developer
Alberto is inspired by the constant challenge of creating new things. Alberto bring years of experience developing games like Space Mavericks, and Oculus quest RPG to make the new worlds of Vingo.
Unity Developer
Favorite band/b>
Foo Fighters
Favorite quote
“If you think we can’t change the world, it just means you’re not one of those who will.” -Jacque Fresco
Favorite video games
The Witcher and Mass Effect
Customer service and relations
Wth 10 years of experience, Tricia loves solving any problems that come her way, dissecting them and help others in the process.
Customer service and relations
Favorite hobbies/b>
Time with my dogs, jogging, hiking, Austin culture
Favorite quote
“Take the advice, it’s free”- My dad
Favorite books
Anything by Carlos Castaneda