Richard Garriot: Austinite, Game Designer, 2nd-Generation Space Traveler

October 13, 2008, By ceo | 1 Comments (Closed)

Richard Garriot, a big name in Austin tech and gaming community, and gaming industry worldwide, founder of Origin Systems and other gaming companies, and creator of titles such as Ultima Online and many others, British citizen by birth, who is son of Owen Garriot, former US Astronaut (Skylab, Space Shuttle), a self-made millionaire, and now second-generation space traveler, made it safe to space on October 12, 2008 together with his crew mates on board a Soyuz-FG rocket. The mission is the Soyuz TMA-13 and they’ll dock with the International Space Station on October 14, and return to Earth on October 24, 2008.

Very cool and Godspeed!

ceo

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About Carlos Enrique

I'm a seasoned technologist, leader, and software engineer with over two decades of experience spanning software engineering, product development, technical program management, and intellectual property. I have a deep background in web and mobile application development, with notable projects including the second version of the Starbucks Android app and the mobile ad SDKs at Amazon, including the Twitch video ads server platforms and SDKs. My experience includes leading teams on designing, developing, and architecting comprehensive frontend and backend solutions, including mobile solutions across Android, iOS, and web platforms. I also integrate machine learning and large language models into applications. I combine technical expertise with strategic leadership to align initiatives with wider business objectives. Additionally, I'm a published author of two books on mobile development and hold six granted patents. I am a member of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Internet Society.