Jimmy Xu
About Jimmy Xu
Jimmy Xu is the Co-founder and CTO of Pocket Worlds, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and has extensive experience in gaming, mobile software, and high-performance computing.
Current Role at Pocket Worlds
Jimmy Xu serves as the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Pocket Worlds, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he oversees the company's technological direction and product development. Under his leadership, Pocket Worlds has developed Highrise, a creative virtual universe that has gained significant traction, being featured in the iOS App Store and Google Play, and attracting 50 million users.
Educational Background
Jimmy Xu has an extensive educational background in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Embedded Systems from the University of Washington, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He continued at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in High-Performance Computing from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he pursued a PhD in Computer Engineering from 2008 to 2011.
Professional Experience at University of Washington
Jimmy Xu has held multiple positions at the University of Washington. He worked as a Research Assistant from 2008 to 2011, contributing to various projects in the engineering department. He also served as a Teaching Assistant for five months in 2008 and as a Lecturer for three months in 2010, where he shared his knowledge with students in the field of electrical engineering.
Previous Experience at Apple
Jimmy Xu worked at Apple as a Design Engineer from 2011 to 2013. During his time in Cupertino, he contributed to the design and development of various products, applying his technical expertise in engineering and design.
Entrepreneurial Involvement and Interests
In 2018, Jimmy Xu participated in Y Combinator, where he focused on startup development for 11 months. He has a strong interest in various industries, including gaming, consumer social, mobile software, Web3, and high-performance computing. His expertise encompasses both technical and non-technical skills, particularly in management, product strategy, and marketing/user acquisition.