I was inducted into the Full Sail Hall of Fame in 2017 for my contribution to the school, students, and alumni, a great honor that I will cherish for the rest of my career. YouTube Link to the ceremony which was live streamed Feb 16, 2017 from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.
Discussing success in the competitive world of arts and entertainment
June 22, 2018
Every year, Full Sail inducts six outstanding graduates into the the Hall of Fame, where they serve as industry ambassadors for the next generation of creatives. We sat down with a group of Hall of Fame inductees to talk about success – what defines it, and most importantly, how to achieve it in the competitive world of arts and entertainment.
Full Sail Hallf of Fame 9: How to Network in Conferences and Business Social Settings
February 14, 2018
The term “networking” can be a tough concept to put into practice – we all know it’s necessary, but how can you accomplish it in a practical way? This session will focus on best practices for building professional relationships through industry conferences and business social settings that are genuine and will lead to career growth. Other topics will include finding a professional mentor, conducting informational interviews, landing an internship, and managing a smart professional lifestyle.
NPR: Marketplace Tech interview
January 03, 2018
Disney has just opened a virtual reality ride called "Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire," at Disney World. Riders go on a mission to recover intelligence that's essential to the Rebellion's future. And virtual reality might also be the future of amusement parks — in part because it can be cheaper. A typical headset costs about $400 to buy, as opposed to a big moving platform and screen, which can cost millions to install. Marketplace Tech host Molly Wood talks about the economics of the virtual amusement park with Elbert Perez, co-founder of Doghead Simulations, a virtual reality software company.
Elbert Perez of Doghead Simulations
October 05, 2016
With so much attention in the world of virtual and augmented reality focused on gaming and video content, there is a significant opportunity for developers to help bring productivity tools to the companies for a variety of uses.
Elbert Perez, co-founder of a company called Doghead Simulations, aims to help make collaborating with team members either locally or around the world much more functional with a solution called Rumii.
We talk about Rumii and also discuss the role Elbert played at HTC in helping bring the HTC Vive to market from their early prototype and much more.
Marketing and monetization of Windows Phone
January 25, 2012
Elbert Perez is one of the most productive and most open Windows Phone developers there is. He blogs openly about his experience developing Windows Phone games as his main occupation and Elbert is not hiding anything. You can find all the download, financial and other details in his blog posts.