Chris Harvey
About Chris Harvey
Chris Harvey serves as the Technical Director at Blind Squirrel Games, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in the gaming industry, including significant roles at various companies and notable achievements in game development and publishing.
Work at Blind Squirrel Games
Chris Harvey has been serving as the Technical Director at Blind Squirrel Games since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the engineering team, focusing on the development and technical aspects of various gaming projects. His experience in the industry supports the studio's mission to deliver high-quality gaming experiences.
Education and Expertise
Chris Harvey studied at California State University, Fullerton, where he focused on C++ and C programming from 1995 to 1996. Prior to that, he attended Idsall Comprehensive from 1977 to 1983. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive career in software engineering and game development.
Background in Game Development
Chris Harvey has a diverse background in game development, having worked at several notable companies. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at Virgin Interactive Entertainment from 1992 to 1996. He later held the position of V.P. of Development at Coresoft from 1996 to 2011, where he produced and shipped over 20 iPhone/iPad/iPod titles and a Wii-Ware title.
Achievements in Game Projects
During his career, Chris Harvey has been involved in significant projects. He was part of the engineering team for Battlezone 98 Redux, which achieved a 94% positive average on Steam. He also entered the downloadable console space with a co-publishing deal with Sony Online Entertainment for 'High Stakes On The Vegas Strip: Poker edition,' which ranked as the #9 top download for 2008.
Leadership Roles in Game Development
Chris Harvey has held various leadership roles throughout his career. At Activision, he worked as a Senior Technical Producer from 2011 to 2013, overseeing a team of five producers on projects related to popular franchises like AMC's The Walking Dead and James Bond Skyfall. He also led the porting and shipping of Stern Pinball Arcade at Farsight Studios in record time.