Jeremy Friesen

Jeremy Friesen is an experienced server architect currently employed at Starform since June 2024. Prior to this role, Friesen held various positions at The Pokémon Company International, including Server Engineering Manager and Senior Server Engineer from January 2020 to June 2024. Friesen co-founded Brick & Pixel in February 2017, developing casual multiplayer video games until the studio was ultimately shuttered in December 2019. A semi-sabbatical period between June 2015 and February 2017 involved developing new server technologies and freelance work. Additional notable roles include Senior Server Engineer at PlayFab, Inc. (May 2014 - June 2015), Engineering Manager at Big Fish Games (November 2007 - May 2014), and co-founder/CTO at Thinglefin (June 2007 - November 2007). Earlier experience includes positions at WildTangent, Leviathan Games, and Sony Online Entertainment. Friesen earned a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1998.