Bjørn Furuknap
Mentor
(15 reviews)
US$30.00
For every 15 mins
44
Sessions/Jobs
ABOUT ME
Solution Architect and Developer. NET, AI, Games. Author. 30+ Years Exp
Solution Architect and Developer. NET, AI, Games. Author. 30+ Years Exp
Senior solutions architect and developer. Professional speaker and published author. Trainer and mentor. Serial entrepreneur and learning addict.
In 5 sentences
• Senior solutions architect and developer with 30+ years of professional IT experience
• Published book author and online writer, community speaker
• Multiple fields of expertise, including technical, marketing, and business
• Actively working as ASP.NET and game and AI developer
• Business advisor with good economic understanding
Please don't contact me about short-term SharePoint work. I am not interested in working on SharePoint projects that are shorter than one year at a CodeMentor rate of $200/hour.
Norwegian, Spanish, English
Mexico City (-06:00)
Joined October 2017
EXPERTISE
10 years experience
I invented and built my first object recognition algorithms in the 90s and have worked actively with AI professionally since 2017. I work...
I invented and built my first object recognition algorithms in the 90s and have worked actively with AI professionally since 2017. I work with it as my main focus are and have done so for several years.
10 years experience | 10 endorsements
I have ben building C# solutions in different forms for more than a decade.
I have ben building C# solutions in different forms for more than a decade.
10 years experience
8 years experience | 2 endorsements
I have built dozens of games over the years, from small indie games to having credits on titles from industry legends.
I have built dozens of games over the years, from small indie games to having credits on titles from industry legends.
7 years experience
REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS
(15 reviews)
James White
February 2020
This mentor helped me to understand a great deal more about Unity3d in a very short time and provided additional insights beyond the scope of my questions while staying on track with the overall plan for the session.
Zach Barnard
June 2019
Thank you so much, again, Bjørn! You are always so helpful, conscious of cost to me, and set on getting an answer to my questions. I really look forward to working with you again!
Isabella Tam
June 2019
Another great session. Now I need to apply what I've learned from Bjørn and practice, practice, practice. Thank you so much for all your help.
Isabella Tam
June 2019
Bjorn once again help me understand what and why we code a certain way. I love that he is so patient with me and guide me through the entire process, not just going through the motions. I just wish I have half the knowledge he has, but I know with his guidance, I will get there eventually.
Isabella Tam
June 2019
Bjorn is very knowledgeable and efficient in working through my issues. He showed me the best practices when creating an applications and helped me through all of my issues. I can't wait to get back with him so I can finish what we've started.
Zach Barnard
May 2019
This dude ROCKS! He was quick to respond, quick to answer, and helped me get exactly what I needed with a clear, concise, and helpful answer. I will definitely be reaching out to Bjørn again for all my SharePoint questions! Thanks so much, again, Bjørn.
Simon Seagrave
August 2018
Bjørn is a fantastic mentor, he really know's his stuff when it comes to Unity and C# (which he was mentoring me on). He can convey concepts and theory in a very easy to follow manner and is a very good communicator. Highly recommend.
Mary Kinuthia
June 2018
Went above and beyond and was super helpful! You explained everything really well and I learned a lot! I'm going to book another session with you soon!
Joakim Paulsen
June 2018
Good teaching methods. Bjørn is describing stuff pretty vell and he is answering all the questions you have so that even i can understand it, and then everyone can understand it :)
mara-theo
May 2018
Highly informative and knowledgeable.
I would definitely recommend him as a mentor.
SOCIAL PRESENCE
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EMPLOYMENTS
CEO
MOBGames.AI
2022-11-01-Present
- Founded MOBGames.AI, an innovative game development platform that integrates generative AI into...
- Founded MOBGames.AI, an innovative game development platform that integrates generative AI into popular game engines like Unity and Unreal, enabling developers to quickly create art, music, characters, storylines, animations, and code using AI.
- Designed and developed much of the platform’s core architecture and initial AI generator prototypes, bridging the gap between AI/ML technology and game development.
- Enabled developers to build custom solutions on the platform, offering the flexibility to train proprietary models and enhance AI assistants using in-editor scripting, fostering a collaborative and customizable development ecosystem.
- Led a multidisciplinary team focused on developing artistic, creative, and technical solutions, including additional AI generators and seamless Unity integration points.
- Leveraged extensive experience in both game development and AI/ML to drive innovation, helping developers accelerate the game creation process and share their custom AI solutions with the community.
Python
C#
Machine learning
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Python
C#
Machine learning
ASP.NET
Unity
Generative AI
Machine Learning Models
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Lead Software Architect
MOBSoft LLC
2017-03-01-Present
- Founded a guns-for-hire game development company in Mexico City, growing the team from inception to 19 e...
- Founded a guns-for-hire game development company in Mexico City, growing the team from inception to 19 employees by August 2022, with consistent profitability since 2019 through long-term contracts and repeat clients.
- Provided strategic guidance to C-level executives and contributed to game development and design, playing a key role in project execution and business growth.
- Led mentorship and training programs for the technical team, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Oversaw development using a diverse tech stack, including Unity for game development, ASP.NET for backend infrastructure, and blockchain integrations, delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients.
- Company is currently on hiatus, pending market improvements in the game development industry.
Blockchain
ASP.NET
Unity
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Blockchain
ASP.NET
Unity
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CTO
Invisible Goat LLC
2022-03-01-2022-04-01
- Led the design and development of the Coddle Pets/Fables of Fyra franchise, including key projects such as <stro...
- Led the design and development of the Coddle Pets/Fables of Fyra franchise, including key projects such as Dragon Garden and Coddle Ranch (later The Awakening), using ASP.NET Core for backend development.
- Built and led a cross-functional team of developers, designers, artists, and musicians, driving collaboration and ensuring high-quality product delivery.
- Acted as a strategic advisor to C-level executives, offering guidance on technical decisions, business strategy, tokenomics, and blockchain technology integration for the franchise.
- Contributed to the development of innovative gameplay and business models, exploring the potential of blockchain and tokenomics within the gaming ecosystem.
- Left the role following a shift in client priorities and project direction.
ASP.NET Core
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ASP.NET Core
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PROJECTS
Prosper AI
2024
• Designed and implemented an AI/ML framework based on previous work at MOBGames.AI, advancing the use of custom large language models (L...
• Designed and implemented an AI/ML framework based on previous work at MOBGames.AI, advancing the use of custom large language models (LLMs) and frameworks for various applications.
• Developed and fine-tuned agents and assistants, integrating both open-source and proprietary models to enhance AI capabilities across different domains.
• Implemented a metrics-based evaluation system to assess the quality, cost, and speed of AI solutions, ensuring optimal performance and resource efficiency.
• Led efforts to innovate and improve AI solutions, focusing on scalability, adaptability, and continuous improvement of assistant-based technologies.
Machine learning
AI
Generative AI
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Machine learning
AI
Generative AI
Machine Learning Models
AI Chatbot
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