Andrew Stern

Andrew Stern is a prominent figure in the field of immersive VR/AR experiences, conversational AI agents, virtual characters, and interactive storytelling.

As the co-founder of Playabl Studios, Andrew has worked on high-profile projects like the 'NBA on TNT VR' and 'Immersive NFL VR' apps for Oculus Go and GearVR.

Andrew's notable contributions include co-creating the interactive drama Façade, a groundbreaking project with millions of downloads and international recognition.

His work at the Center for Games and Playable Media involved innovative projects like the Strategic Social Interactions Program (SSIM) funded by DARPA.

Having founded Stumptown Game Machine, Andrew has a successful history in developing top-ranking games like Touch Pets Dogs for the iPhone.

Andrew's expertise extends to projects like Virtual Dogz, Catz, and Babyz, blending AI with interactive computer animation at PF.Magic.

He has a solid educational background, with a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and Filmmaking from Carnegie Mellon University.

Andrew has held key roles in various organizations like Playabl Studios, the Center for Games and Playable Media, Stumptown Game Machine, Institute for Creative Technologies at USC, Zoesis, Inc., Façade, and PF. Magic.

His research and work have been showcased at conferences focusing on AI, interactive art, and digital games.

Andrew's diverse skill set spans design, engineering, writing, research, and management, making him a multidisciplinary professional in the tech and gaming industry.