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Frank Alonso
Virtual Reality, Unity3D, Full Stack Web Developer | Techstars '22
Frank Alonso is the Founder and CEO of TransferThought, a company he established in July 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.12 He is a full stack developer with extensive experience across various technologies.
Professional Background
Education:: Frank holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University (2006-2010) and a Master's Degree in Counseling from Loyola University Chicago (2010-2012).15
Career Highlights::
- TransferThought: As the founder and CEO since July 2018, Frank leads a company that deploys and customizes web-based VR training scenarios that run directly in the browser.2
- Mantis Studios: Prior to TransferThought, he was the Lead Developer and Founder at Mantis Studios from January 2013 to July 2018, where he developed innovative simulation software and integrated Virtual Reality hardware.1
- Other Roles: Frank has also held positions at Conversant, LLC as an Associate Client Integration Engineer and at Frontline Technologies as a Project Manager and Technical Specialist.1
Skills and Expertise
Frank's experience spans across:
- Full stack development
- Virtual Reality technology
- Simulation software
- Project management
- Client integration
Notable Achievements
- Successfully greenlit two titles on the Steam platform during his time at Mantis Studios.1
- Developed, kickstarted, and published an innovative game called "Reverence: The Ultimate Combat Experience".3
- Created TransferThought, a no-code platform that allows anyone to create VR training scenarios, simplifying the process to be as easy as creating a PowerPoint presentation.4
Frank Alonso's diverse background in psychology, counseling, and technology has contributed to his current role in leading TransferThought, where he combines his technical skills with his understanding of human behavior to create innovative VR training solutions.