Patrick Ascolese

Patrick Ascolese is a collaborative technical and creative leader with over 20 years of experience in design, development, and engineering across various platforms, specializing in gaming, VR, AR, and related technologies.

He has a proven track record of working with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative immersive platforms, AAA games, and VR/AR experiences, with involvement in multiple large asset sales.

Having held key roles in organizations like Microsoft, Facebook, and Vulcan Inc., Patrick has extensive experience in enterprise-level companies and startups, demonstrating strong business acumen, cross-disciplinary leadership skills, and technical expertise.

His contributions include critically acclaimed products like Holodome, Dome of The Dead, GrooVR, Camp Pokemon, and Republique, featured on major platforms such as Oculus, Google Play, and iTunes.

Patrick Ascolese's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, complemented by studies in Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and a diploma from Minnechaug Regional High School.

With a rich work history encompassing roles ranging from software engineer to founder, at companies like Dark Arts Software, Bend Labs, and Camouflaj, Patrick has honed his expertise in areas such as experience design, development, and solutions management for complex engineering challenges.

He has showcased his projects at prestigious events like TED, CES, E3, and GDC, emphasizing his strong conference and public-facing presence within the tech industry.

Patrick Ascolese's tenure at Microsoft Game Studios / Xbox involved significant contributions to projects like Kinect, Hololens, and various game franchises, illustrating his technical prowess and creative leadership.

Throughout his career, Patrick has demonstrated his ability to navigate diverse roles, from interactive content lead to principal engineer, showcasing adaptability and innovation in the ever-evolving tech landscape.