Jimmy Xu

Co-founder And CTO at Pocket Worlds

Jimmy Xu is the Co-founder and CTO of Pocket Worlds, the company behind the popular virtual universe Highrise. With previous experience as a Design Engineer at Apple and a Research Assistant at the University of Washington, Jimmy has a strong background in computer engineering and high-performance computing. As a lecturer and teaching assistant, Jimmy also shares their knowledge in digital logic, VLSI design, and computer architecture. Jimmy holds a PhD in Computer Engineering, an MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on high-performance computing, and a BS in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in embedded systems.

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Pocket Worlds

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Pocket Worlds is a mobile gaming company that focuses on the power of games to connect people. They build deep, rich games that are social by design and last for decades. Their first game, Highrise, is a creative virtual world where people make avatars, express themselves, and make friends. Over 6 million players create avatars, chat, and make new friendships in Highrise.


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