Dan Projansky

Co-Founder and CEO @ Overplay

About

Emmy-nominated tech entrepreneur committed to outstanding user engagement and the realization of creative dreams. I understand technology at its roots and integrate it with creative visions and awe-inspiring content. I speak the language of developers and creatives, because I am both. I’m able to overcome the limitations of platforms while evangelizing for what is possible. I’m an expert in production and design and have been creating engaging interactive content for 20+ years. I've served as a Developer (c++, as3), Producer, Executive Producer, Game Designer and have been responsible for UI/UX on award-winning games and content for the PC, web, consoles, hand-helds, phones and tablets (as well as books, toys and DVDs). I led interactive production at Sesame Workshop with a team of 40+ people. I was the Creative Technology Director responsible for Game Design, UI/UX and tech strategy for Sesame Street and The Electric Company. I understand pedagogical needs of educational content within the context of deeply engaging creative gameplay.

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Computer Games

Skill

Digital Media, Interaction Design, Video Production, Game Design, Technologist, User Experience Design, Interactive Media, User Interface Design, Problem Solving, Management, Flash Prototyping, Software Prototyping, Game Prototyping, Storyboarding, Animation, User Interface, User Experience, Content Strategy, Video, New Media

Experience

Co-Founder and CEO

Overplay

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

New York, New York, United States

Creating the Ultimate User Generated Gaming App.

Fellow

Startup Leadership Program

2018-9 - 2019-4 · 8 mos

New York City

The Startup Leadership Program (SLP) is a highly selective, global not-for-profit educational program and professional network for the next generation of founders and entrepreneurs. SLP Fellows have founded nearly 1700 companies that have raised over $650 million. The program focuses on developing the entrepreneur to become the next generation of leading startup CEOs.

Founder

Mytograph, Inc.

2015-6 - 2016-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

Greater New York City Area

A photo sharing app that I built that never quite reached the full startup stage. Mytograph makes it super easy to share photo albums via social media.

Creative Technology Director

Sesame Workshop

2007-6 - 2015-12 · 8 yrs 7 mos

Greater New York City Area

Interactive Creative and Technology lead for Sesame Street and The Electric Company, focused on game design, user experience, and technical strategy. Key advisor to production staff, internal and external developers, and curriculum stakeholders.

Photovoltaic Solar Panel System Design and Installation

Solar Energy Systems, LLC

2002-6 - 2007-5 · 5 yrs

Brooklyn, NY

Created architectural renderings and system layout and design using AutoCAD for clients, architects, and engineers. Physical installation of solar modules and supporting electrical sub-systems.

Vice President Production / Executive Producer Interactive Media

Sesame Workshop

1996-9 - 2001-12 · 5 yrs 4 mos

New York City

Location Manager / Location Scout

Freelance

1992-1 - 1996-9 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Greater New York City Area

Managed locations department, hired and supervised staff scouts, developed budgets, and served as liaison to city and state governments, police and the general public.