Mike Taramykin

Mike Taramykin has a strong background in the gaming industry, with experience at several well-known companies. Mike founded HypGames, Inc. in 2016 and is currently serving as the Founder. Prior to that, they worked at FanDuel Inc. from 2015 to 2016 as the Executive Vice President, where they led efforts to diversify the company's product portfolio by adding mobile games and managed the integration of an acquired esports fantasy platform. From 2013 to 2015, Mike was the Vice President at Zynga, where they formed and led the Orlando studio, focusing on AAA mobile sports games. Mike also had a significant role at Electronic Arts from 2005 to 2013, serving as the Vice President, GM. In this position, they managed the operations of the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise and the EA SPORTS social/free-to-play portfolio. Lastly, Mike founded Hypnotix Inc. in 1993, which was later acquired by Electronic Arts. Mike served as the President, overseeing all aspects of development and operations for the 60-person studio.

Mike Taramykin attended the University at Buffalo, but the specific start and end years, as well as their degree and field of study, are unknown. Mike also attended Lincoln HS, but again, the dates and details regarding their degree or field of study are not provided.