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Introduction
Hello,
I'm Sebastien Borget, a technology entrepreneur specialized in mobile video games and web applications. I graduated from the Télécom INT Network & Telecom French Engineering School.
Currently, I am the Chief Operations Officer at PIXOWL, a leading mobile game studio which I co-founded with three friends.
Together, we have produced the popular iOS titles Doodle Grub and The Sandbox, , both of which have generated several million downloads. Our latest project, Greedy Grub, is scheduled to debut in November 2012.
Prior to co-founding Pixowl, I worked from 2007 -- 2011 as Chief Operations Officer at Wixi.
Before Wixi, I was employed as a Web Project Manager at Ipercast executing projects for customers such as Universal Music, AB Video, and FilmoTV.
Social Life
You can view my online profile at the following social networks:
Conferences & Expos
I regularly participate to conferences in mobile gaming industry and I sometimes also speak on stage during those.
Droidcon Paris - Jury Prize Winner (June 2013)
Droidcon Paris (June 2013)
Casual Connect Hamburg (February 2013)
Windows 8 Developer (February 2013)
Game Connection Paris (November 2012)
GDC San Francisco (March 2012)
Global Game Jam Buenos Aires (January 2012)
Game Connection Paris (December 2011)
Mobile Conf (October 2011)
Skills
I have extensive knowledge in the following fields:
Offered Services
Here’s a list of services I offer:
- Operational direction
- International team supervision
- Video game design and production
- Client project management
- Contractor technical project management
- Writing functional and technical specifications
- Wireframes and zoning conception
- Web servers and network administration
- Consultancy on Web 2.0 technologies
- Consultancy on peer-to-peer (P2P) technologies
- Consultancy on Web strategy
- Consultancy on e-Commerce strategy
- Search engine optimization (SEO) services
- Setup of your search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns
- Preparation of marketing campaigns
- Press release creation
- Events planning
- Website development
Don't hesitate to contact me for a review of your project -- it's FREE and there’s no commitment!
Contact me
Borget Sebastien
| Age | 28 years old |
| Home Town | Paris (France) |
| Current Company | CO-FOUNDER & COO at PIXOWL |
| Phone | +33 (0) 614635824 |
| Email | sebastien *AT* borget *DOT* info |
| Website | www.borget.fr |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Level |
|---|
| French | Mother tongue |
| English | Very fluent, almost bilingual |
| German | Fluent |
| Spanish | Beginner |
| Chinese | Beginner |
International experience
Between my studies (university exchange program), my business dealings (meetings, conferences and expos) and my leisure time (tourism), I’ve accumulated a wealth of international experience!
Here’s a partial list of the countries I’ve traveled to; duration of stay ranges from one week to several months:
- South America: Buenos Aires
- United States: San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C.
- Europe: Paris, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, Frankfurt, Koln, Stockholm, Malmö, Cluj, Venice, Firenze
- Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Kobe
- Rest of Asia: Hong Kong, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Singapour, Macau...
- Canada: Montréal, Québec, Toronto
Entrepreneurship
Startups in which I truly believe :)
Producteev
www.producteev.com
Do you know Producteev? It's an online task management tool that serves as your complete productivity platform, assisting with Task and Project Management, File Sharing, Internal Communication and Productivity Apps Aggregation. Regardless of where your home office is, Producteev will help you manage your daily tasks: E-mail, IM, Web, iPhone, Gmail, Google Calendar and more!
Dailysingle
www.dailysingle.com
Dailysingle is the first online interactive magazine cover! Each day, Dailysingle introduces you to one talented, interesting person. The selected person is featured on the magazine cover for 24 hours, along with his /her interview!
Mobile References
Here’s a selection of mobile games that I’ve supervised the production of:
Greedy Grub
www.greedygrub.com
Role:
Chief Operations Officer
The first character-based social game for iOS & Android.
A captivating story line, a comic book adventure, a magical Forest to replant and its inhabitants to manage.
Availibility: May 2013
The Sandbox
www.thesandboxgame.com
Role:
Chief Operations Officer
Create your own universe (complete with amazing Pixel Art), compose your own music, and much, much more. The universe is yours to build or destroy, and the only limit is your imagination!
Safari Party
www.getsafariparty.com
Role:
Chief Operations Officer
Safari Party is a new kind of match-4 puzzle game where you become a globetrotting photographer! Take as many photos as you can of four or more animals of the same kind, and vie for the title of World’s Best Photographer!
Doodle Grub
www.doodlegrub.com
Role:
Chief Operations Officer
Doodle Grub, a modern update of the classic snake game, is a fun and addicting treat for the whole family! Available for smart phones and tablets, it features precise tilt controls and an ultra-cute comic book art style. To date, it’s achieved more than six million downloads!
Web References
“Pre-Pixowl” work:
Universal Music France (December 2009)
www.universalmusic.fr
Role:
Client Project Manager
Project: Supervised the development of Universalmusic.fr’s new website. Gathered into one place all of their artists, biographies, discographies, news and video clips.
Universal Music Group International (December 2009 up to now)
Role:
Client Project Manager
Project: Designed Flash audio and video players for Universal Music Group’s intranet portal.
Skyrock Player (April 2010)
www.skyrock.com/clips
Role:
Client Project Manager
Project: Customized Skyrock FM Radio’s video clips Flash player.
MOVING SCOPE (January to June 2010)
www.festivalscope.com
Role:
Client Project Manager
Project: Festival Scope is a unique platform for film professionals only. It allows for selected festivals around the world to be viewed online, on-demand.
Wixi Inc. (Beginning 2010 up to now)
www.wixi.com
Role:
Chief Operations Officer
Project: Wixi v2 is a social network focused on media file sharing: you can follow and discover what your friends are watching/listening to/streaming on the Web and organize your online media library by copying their links, without any upload.
Ipercast & AB Group (May to September 2009)
www.videoclick.com
Role:
Client Project Manager
Project: Designed the new VideoClick video portal, where users directly contribute to the TV channel’s scheduling by submitting their own videos, and voting for their favorites to be broadcast on TV.
Mio TV (February to June 2009)
Role:
Client Project Manager
Project: Designed Mio.tv, a Latin-American VOD platform
Universal Music France (March 2008 to August 2010)
www.alloclips.com
Role:
Client Project Manager
Project: Designed AlloClips, a video portal that regroups music clips from Universal Music France artists.
French Tennis Federation (April to May 2008)
www.fft.fr
Role:
Client Project Manager
Project: Designed a Videocast service for the 2008 French Open at Roland Garros. Video media files were “PUSHed” directly to subscribersvia a download manager installed on their desktop.
