GREG MEYERS
CEO and Co-Owner
ForgeFX Simulations
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Greg Meyers is the CEO and Co-Founder of ForgeFX Simulations, a 3D training simulation software development company based in San Francisco, CA. ForgeFX is a leader in the development of interactive 3D training software for a number of industries including mining, construction, defense, manufacturing, drilling, education, healthcare and insurance. |
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Experience
ForgeFX Simulations
CEO and Co-Founder
2002 - Present
Responsible for all company operations including the management of departments heads, new business development, developing the company's strategic plan, contributing to the marketing of the company, ensuring that the capabilities and capacities match the company's needs, and helping to drive the company's long-term vision.
Sapient
Senior Technical Specialist
2001
Collaborated with the company's business and development units on the creation of rich media application development as a new client offering to compliment current Sapient software solutions. Managed successful integration of new technical specialists and programmers, due to corporate acquisitions, into company-wide technology projects.
Human Code
Director of Technology
2000 - 2001
Responsible for management of the internet programming department, participated in developing the studio's strategic plan with a focus on internet application engineering, responsible for building relationships with client technology stakeholders and working with them to build technology solutions that were in line with their business goals.
Red Sky Interactive
Technical Lead and Programmer
1996 - 2000
Developed enterprise web applications and managed development teams for award winning internet software applications. Broke ground with cutting-edge and bleeding-edge internet technologies to create online multimedia applications for early online corporate adopters to pop, web sites, video games, marketing campaigns .
Smoking Car Productions
Production Engineer
1995 - 1996
Worked on the Broderbund Title: The Last Express. A Jordan Mechner game, author of the Prince of Persia series. Contributed as an asset wrangler, production artist, quality assurance tester, unit tester, and helped to improve production efficiency within the studio.
Sega of America
Quality Assurance Engineer
1994 - 1995
Wrote and reviewed technical and performance specifications for Sega game titles, executed test plans, analysis of test data, identification and reporting of software defects and tracking their status towards a successful resolution and defect-free product.
Latest Professional Projects
ForgeFX Demo Reel
for ForgeFX Simulations
2019
ForgeFX Simulations is a 3D job-training simulation software development company based in San Francisco, California. We provide custom application development services for clients looking to create interactive training simulator applications, using high-fidelity 3D graphics for AR, VR or traditional flat screen devices. Our clients compete in the aerospace, transportation, construction, healthcare, education, mining and pharmaceutical industries.
ForgeFX Simulations Demo Reel 2019
Aerial Work Platfom Immersive Simulator
for JLG Industries
2017
The JLG equipment simulator provides VR-based training for operators of all skill levels, teaching everything from controls familiarization, to machine operation, to advanced spatial awareness challenges. Featuring 6 degrees of freedom VR, hand tracking, real-world controls integration, and networked multi-user cooperative training support, the simulator delivers an unparalleled immersive training experience.
Aerial Work Platform Training Simulator
Underground Mining Loader Training Simulator
for Komatsu Mining
2016
The 18HD virtual training simulator allows operators to train on just about every aspect of the loader's operation. The simulator covers everything from equipment controls familiarization, to full machine operation training, to specific underground mining spatial relations challenges.The Joy 18HD virtual training simulator includes a mixed-reality help visualization system, that gives operators additional visual information about their virtual equipment and environment, in real-time.
Underground Mining Loader Training Simulator
Aerial Work Platform Training Simulator
for JLG Industries
2015
The JLG Equipment Simulator helps operators to quickly and safely become comfortable and gain proficiency with the equipment controls, allowing them to be better, faster, and safer operators in the real world. ForgeFX leveraged our experience and technical skills to produce a training simulator for JLG that is available across a collection of platforms and devices, including iPad, Windows and a browser-based version, allowing operators to easily access the training material wherever they are.
Aerial Work Platform Training Simulator
Wheel Loader Training Simulator
for Joy Global Surface Mining
2014
This wheel loader simulator was developed for Joy Global's P&H brand LeTourneau
2350 front-end loader, the largest rubber tired loader in the world, with a standard
operating capacity of 160,000 lbs. and 53 yd³ bucket. This training simulator teaches
people how to operate real-world loaders, improving operator efficiency, reducing
training costs and associated equipment damage, and increasing revenue by maximizing
an operation's efficiency.
Wheel Loader Training Simulator
Safety Training Simulation
for California State Compensation Insurance Fund
2013
This 3D simulation-based game immerses players in specific industrial workplace
environments, where their knowledge of hazards, and the necessary safety precautions
used to avoid them, are put to the test. The game provides simple, fun, and challenging
tasks that motivate the player to complete the level as safely as possible. By simulating
virtual environments that are similar to the real-world, players are able to take
the lessons learned in the virtual environment with them into the real-world.
Industrial Safety Training Simulation
Blasthole Drill Training Simulator
for Joy Global Surface Mining
2012
Developed for Joy Global, The blasthole drill training simulator increases a company's
bottom line by producing an extremely well-trained workforce. Operators become experts
at the controls of blasthole drills, allowing them to perform their jobs faster,
safer, and more efficiently.
Blasthole Drill Training Simulator
Shovel Operator Training Simulator
for Joy Global Surface Mining
2011
Developed for Joy Global, this training simulator allows operators to train on a
virtual P&H Mining 4100XPC electric rope shovel. The simulator allows operators
to master the controls of the equipment, as well as the spatial relations challenges
posed by the mining environment, before they ever step foot in a mine site.
Mining
Shovel Training Simulator
Military Training Simulator
for Dynamic Defense Materials
2010
This interactive 3D assembly training simulator was developed by ForgeFX for Dynamic
Defense Materials, and their portable armored wall system named McCurdy's Armor.
The software allows soldiers to prepare for the assembly of armor, a mission critical
combat component, in a safe and risk-free virtual environment, reducing risk to
human life.
Armor
Assembly Training Simulator
Pig Farm Training Simulator
Developed for Pfizer Animal Health
2009
Pfizer Animal Health partnered with Carthage Veterinary Services and ForgeFX to
develop the Pfizer Virtual Pork Production Simulation, named Virtual Walking the
Pens. Pfizer Animal Health’s dedication to the health and wellness of animals, and
a commitment to research combine to help protect the health of farm animals and
the productivity of livestock. The training and education taught by the simulator
allows pork producers to help pigs stay healthy, resulting in a more profitable
operation. This interactive 3D simulation allows users to work in a virtual farm,
diagnosing and treating pigs at the first sign of disease, which is the key to a
successful pork production business.
Pig Farm Training Simulator
Aircraft Deicing Training Simulator
Developed for Global Ground Support
2008
The Global Ground Support aircraft deicing simulator was developed for airport ground
support equipment operators. This simulator gives Global's customers a tool
to conduct simulation-based training, allowing operators to train for the deicing
process year-round. They are able to become skilled with the equipment controls
without having to use expensive real-world materials and risk damage to expensive
aircraft.
Aircraft
Deicing Training Simulator
Immersive Learning Software
Developed for Pearson Prentice Hall
2003 - Present
Pearson Prentice Hall is the leading publisher of standards-based instruction materials
for 6-12 grade classrooms. Since 2003 ForgeFX has been developing immersive learning
simulations and eLearning software for Pearson Prentice Hall's Science, World
Languages, and Social Studies programs. By creating exceptional educational tools
that keep students engaged with virtual hands-on experiences, ensures their success
in mastering the subject material and concepts being taught.
Immersive Learning Simulations
Interactive Village Simulator
Developed for Heifer International
2007
Heifer International, Beaconfire, and ForgeFX collaborated to build a serious game
that teaches players about poverty and hunger. The game is called Heifer Village:
Nepal, and its goal is to simulate the challenges faced by those living in poverty
and hunger, and to demonstrate some specific methods to address these issues. Ideally,
a player will walk away from the game with a desire to contribute towards solutions
in real world villages (i.e. donations or other direct actions).
Virtual
Village Training Simulator
Greg Meyers — gmeyers@forgefx.com — (415) 788-5725