Vertex Search

Founder

TenX Recruiting

Talent Partner

Massive

Talent Advisor

KENEKT GROUP, LLC.

At KENEKT Group, recruitment is in our blood! Our approach is far from generic – we believe in using an assertive and highly effective strategy that's customized to each client's unique needs.

Our focus isn't just on immediate profits. We're dedicated to building and nurturing relationships with clients and candidates alike, treating every interaction with the same level of care. With this approach, we're confident that we'll always have the right candidate within reach.

We're not just experts in engineering recruitment – we've successfully filled hundreds of key positions in marketing, sales, and manufacturing too! But we know that every client is different, which is why we work closely with them to design a custom candidate-screening process that meets their specific requirements.

Unlike other recruiters, we don't measure success by the number of resumes we can send for a particular role. Instead, we take pride in screening hard to ensure that we send only a few highly qualified candidates who possess both the soft and hard skills our clients desire. With this approach, our clients can rest easy knowing that one of the candidates we send their way is sure to be their next great hire.

When it comes to pricing, we're incredibly flexible, ensuring that our clients get the recruitment services they need at a price that works for them. If you're looking for a recruitment partner that truly cares about your success, then look no further than KENEKT Group!

Driftr

Driftr is THE social media company dedicated to the communication and sharing of all travel. We are based on the traveler and the travelers point of view. Real person to person communication allows for real life experience and recommendations. This allows for real life experiences shared directly from the mouths and fingertips of the person experiencing them.

Advisor

Technical Connections Inc.

Advising the Technical Connections recruiting team, helping to generate more revenue in order to take the team to the next level.

Kwalified LLC

Created ‘Kwalified’, a brand new concept and business model that greatly expands job seekers’ prospects in a competitive job market. Performed market research, designed, built and launched a responsive and easy to use MVP and tested with a group of early adopters (www.kwalified.com).

Co-Founder/Chief Marketing Officer

Betagig

Advised the company on new platform implementations, and helped move through a possible pivot. Unfortunately the company was deemed unscalable and the investors pulled out. Recruiting is a "hustle" business. It always has been and always will be. That said, I'd like to give a shoutout to Nicole Klein, Founder of Betagig. Had Nicole not been swayed by a particular incubator in the early stages, and had she released her initial Betagig platform, there is no doubt in my mind that the company would have ultimately been a multi-million dollar organization. Nicole is now a Senior Technical Product Manager at AWS in Seattle, WA. She is truly the definition of a rockstar.

Neohire South

Worked primarily with startups in the bay area looking to scale their companies and teams. The majority of my focus was centered around working with tech leaders looking to hire engineering talent. I was very instrumental in advising these clients on things from fundraising and pitch decks to best recruiting practices.

Senior Technical Talent Agent

Vertex Search and Consulting

By the age of 16 I was managing large accounts in the video game industry- EA, Activision, Nintendo, Disney, etc. By 18, I moved to SoCal to throw my recruiting career into full gear.

Senior Recruiting Specialist

I’ve been immersed in the recruitment world since I was 16, starting by placing executives at top gaming companies while still in high school. With a deep-rooted legacy in staffing from my entrepreneurial parents, I’ve transformed traditional recruitment into a fully customizable process, tailoring each approach to fit the unique needs of my clients.

Since 2012, I’ve been the trusted recruiter for tech startups and Fortune 500 companies, building high-performing teams in engineering, product, sales, marketing, and hardware roles at all levels. My efforts have helped propel companies like Flo Technologies and BisonTrails to successful exits, highlighting the impact of my talent sourcing on their achievements.

As a champion of gender diversity, I’ve revolutionized how diversity is integrated into recruitment, believing that a mosaic of perspectives is crucial for business success. I dive deep into understanding each company’s unique culture, ensuring that every candidate I place is not just a fit, but a key contributor to the team’s success.

What sets me apart is my approach to crafting narratives where each placement is integral to a company’s growth. I go beyond just matching resumes to job descriptions, maintaining an unwavering commitment to honesty and integrity in every partnership.

If you’re seeking a recruitment strategy that mirrors your company’s unique DNA, I offer a partnership that blends innovation with a daring edge. Together, we can redefine talent acquisition, building diverse and skilled teams that become the heartbeat of your company's success story.



In a nutshell, if you're looking for a recruitment strategy that’s as unique as your company's DNA, and a partner who brings a little edge to the table, let's connect. Together, we can redefine the art of talent acquisition, creating teams that aren’t just diverse and skilled, but are the heartbeat of your company's success story.

Ben Hanley

Age of Learning, Inc.

In Unity 2018.3, LTS Built a consumer version of My Math Academy for iOS,  Android, Chromebook, Windows, and Mac. We built the Front End onboarding for new users, including in-app subscriptions on iOS, credit cards, and PayPal for other platforms.  Delivery was accomplished through Google Play, Apple AppStoree, and direct download for Windows and Mac.   
Developed a new framework using Unity 2020.3 LTS for a new classroom-specific app, and added support for different types of drag and drop games for a new template-based system replacing GSDK.  
Wrote a JavaScript script for Adobe Photoshop to export position, size, and image data based of of layers and layer groups to support Template activities of all types. 
Set up the Front end for Schools, including Teacher and Parent logins, Teacher and Student Single Sign On login support.
Programing Languages Used:  C#, Objective C, PHP, C++

Staff Software Engineer

Managed 5 Engineers while working with a team to build a new Adaptive Math App for schools.
Set up and maintained systems to package and deploy the assets using an automated system for bundling the assets.
Configured the App Stores so the automated systems could upload directly to the stores for internal testing and final submission for release.
Configured additional debugging systems to allow QA to test using any specific backend server.
Championed and setup a deployment system for assets from development to staging to live to improve stability and reduce waste on the live asset servers.
Programing Languages Used:  C#, Objective C, PHP, C++

Software Engineering Manager

Built the Unity version of a Game Development Framework (GDF) to accept Generic Game Definition packets using Asset bundles for textures and audio, cross-platform between Web and Unity. Worked on a newer Game SDK (GSDK) which was a Unity-only implementation along the same line of GDF without the web support. GSDK is the primary engine for Adventure Academy. 
I was part of the team that ported all of the existing activities from the old stand-alone Unity Monolith Math App into activities for GSDK, Which could then be used in any app that supported GSDK. Early Learning Academy received Math Academy apps this way.
Programing Languages Used:  C#, Objective C, PHP, C++

Senior Unity Developer

Inhance Digital

Developed Interactive displays and apps for PCs and iPads using whatever tools made sense for the project. Programming languages used were Lua, C++, Objective C, and C#. Perforce, command line tools, Xcode, Unity, windows, and iOS, are things I use daily, and that's just at work. I Created   experiences used at  Gamescom, and the Paris Air Show.
Programming Languages Used:   Lua, C++, Objective C, and C#. Built from start to finish AR and VR application.

Programmer

Simon Bay LLC  (Sugar Cube Cafe)

My wife and I opened a Cafe in a little shopping center nestled on top of the hill in Bel Air.  I interviewed employees, operated and maintained the timekeeping keeping system, handled the payroll, installed and managed, taught the usage of the Point Of Sale system, sourced and ordered the coffee along with doing the physical shopping for raw ingredients.

Coffee Shop Owner

RemX Specialty Staffing

Filling temporary software engineering assignments in game development.
Programming Languages Used: C#.

Software Engineer

Spark Unlimited

Setup Initial Architecture for an unreleased top down grid based adventure game
Unity 3.5
Programming Languages Used: C++ and C#.

Senior Software Engineer

Collision Studios

Developed a marketing app related to the Royal wedding.
Unity 3.5
Programming Languages Used: Objective C and C#.

Game Mechanic Studios

Refactored the user interface code for the controller, and provided new feature and debugging support for level designers on THQ's HomeFront.
Unreal Engine 3.0
Programming Languages Used: C++

Integrated Scaleform into Unreal 3, implemented a Dynamic Inventory System, and implemented a Joystick gesture recognition system.
Support flash artist with engineering as needed and debugging action script 2.0
Worked on Legendary using Unreal 3.
Implemented UI scenes as needed to support multiplayer connections.
Setup for matchmaking and account registration for GameSpy on PS3 and PC.
Supported programmers as needed on PS3 and XBOX360 technical issues,
Debugged certification issues related to multiplayer connections, connection loss, sign out, and matchmaking.
Shipped: 
	Legendary  PC, PS3, Xbox 360.
Programming Languages Used: C++

Kush Games

Assisted in tracking down and fixing bugs in the code
Setup build script for PS3 launch Title NHL 2K7
NHL2K8 supported other programmers with platform-specific issues and handled the online communication issues, including XLAST information and tracking down divergences related to a lockstep multiplayer environment. 
Packaged Demo for XBOX 360 and PS3 versions of NHL2K8 demo.
Shipped:
 NHL2K7 PS3.
 NHL2K8 PS3 Xbox 360.
Programming Languages Used: C++.

Sr. Software Engineer

Novalogic

Worked on low level libraries for multiplatform engine, PS3 Xbox360 and Pc
Delta Force Extreme.
Joint Operations: Escalation.
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising.
Delta Force Black Hawk Down PC Windows Application released March 2003
Comanche 4 PC Windows Application; Armored Fist 3 PC Windows Application released October 1999
Armored Fist II PC DOS Application released September 1997
Assisted in design and implementation of Internet and LAN Multiplayer code. (I wrote the original low level multiplayer code used by Werewolf Vs Comanche, and Armored Fist II, and was responsible for the implementation of internet multiplayer code and communications to NovaWorld for Armored Fist 3)  Implemented Virtual I/O VR headset mode as an unannounced feature in AF3.
Shipped: 
	Delta Force Extreme  PC.
	Joint Operations: Escalation  PC.
	Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising  PC.
	Delta Force Black Hawk Down  PC.
	Comanche 4  PC.
	Armored Fist 3  PC.
	Armored Fist II  PC.

Programming Languages Used:C, C++,  Assembly Language  386, 486, Pentium

Lead Programmer

I am a seasoned and skilled staff software engineer with over 45 years of experience in the technology industry. My specialty is Unity and game development, and I have a passion for creating innovative and engaging products that enhance learning and education for users of all ages and backgrounds. 

My most recent role was at Age of Learning, Inc., a leading provider of online learning solutions for children, where I built and managed cross-platform apps for various devices, using Unity 2018.3 and 2020.3 LTS. I developed a new framework for a classroom-specific app, and added support for different types of drag-and-drop games for a template-based system. I also helped port existing activities from an old Unity monolith app into a new game development framework, which could be used in any app that supported it. I was responsible for setting up and maintaining systems for asset bundling, deployment, debugging, and testing, using automated and direct methods. I also mentored and supervised a team of five engineers, improving their skills and performance. 

In addition to my technical skills, I have obtained several certifications that demonstrate my leadership and decision-making abilities, such as Transitioning from Manager to Leader, Golden Award Carol of the Code, and Dan Ariely on Making Decisions. I am a self-starter, highly motivated, and visionary, with a solid ability to solve problems and diagnose issues in code. I enjoy collaborating with others, reading and understanding existing code, and organizing and filtering the development pipeline. I have a keen interest in electronics, video games, and racing, and I value spending time with my family. I am always eager to bring my skills, experience, and passion to my work.

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