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A Thinking Ape Names Leo Chan as Creative Technology Director
Wednesday, February 5, 2014Company Profile | Follow Company
Former Director of Technology at Pixar Canada to Join Ata's Product Development Team
Vancouver, BC, February 5, 2014--(T-Net)--A Thinking Ape, a fast-growing social gaming company based in Vancouver with over 65 employees, today announced Leo Chan as its new Creative Technology Director.
“Leo's extensive leadership experience, and thoughtful yet metrics-driven approach to software development make him a wonderful addition to the team,” said ATA Co-Founder, Kenshi Arasaki. “We're always searching for the freshest and most innovative perspectives to push and enhance our creation process. We're excited for Leo to bring his knowledge to the table.”
“I like to choose a studio based on the people I'll be working with and the relationships I can build there,” Chan says. “As I toured A Thinking Ape, I took note of the casual yet functional workspace; as well as the smiles, laughter, and relaxed atmosphere. I immediately felt comfortable, and saw many of the best aspects of the studios I've worked in. The founders at ATA also impressed me with their vision, ambition, technical depth, and industry sharpness. I'm looking forward to creating memorable social experiences with the ATA team, and tackling the inherent technical challenges of creating animation-heavy games for small mobile screens.”
Chan will bring two decades of technical team management experience to ATA, including senior leadership roles at Electronic Arts, Alias and Side Effects Software. Most recently, Chan led technical production on nine short films at Pixar Canada while acting as Director of Technology.
About A Thinking Ape
A Thinking Ape is a Vancouver-based social games startup dedicated to building strong mobile communities. From a small team of ten in early 2011 to over sixty-five employees and counting, ATA is growing fast. If you're seeking an innovative position in a challenging industry, visit athinkingape.com to inquire about career opportunities.
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