I was at Microsoft / Xbox for over two-decades – now I am not. During that time, I was on an Emmy award winning team who built products like: Xbox Live, Xbox 360, Kinect, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and countless hardware and software features as well as gaming controllers and accessories. I also partnered with internal (first party) and external (second and third party) studios to strategize and help create lasting gaming experiences. Working with hundreds of developers of all sizes, I drove developing multimedia stories about studios, games hardware and portfolios.
I also consulted with numerous large consumer electronic and lifestyle brands on the best way to share their story with the gaming audience.
I launched and hosted one of Microsoft’s first Podcasts in 2005 (Major Nelson Radio, that became the Xbox Podcast) that has inspired a generation of creators. You can see the podcast archive and a selection of my video work on my YouTube channel. Don’t miss my PAX Keynote about how I got into the industry – and tips for how you can too.
I also have a Wikipedia page (which is mostly accurate) that has a few highlights of my career and work at Xbox.
Now, I am working on various projects. I am on the advisory board for MidWest Games, and previously, I was helping fintech startup Aghanim tell their story to developers.
In June 2024 I announced , I joined the team at Unity as their Director of Community. I am excited about working with developers to help them realize their dreams on PC, Mac, Console, Mobile, AR or VR.
On stage at the Unite 2024 Keynote in Barcelona – presenting to hundreds of game developers and industry members.
After 18 + months at Unity, we parted ways.
In January 2025, I joined the board of the Microsoft Alumni association. I look forward to leveraging my 30+ years of being working at Microsoft to help past, present and future Microsoft employees.
In January 2026, I was elected to vice-chairman of the Alumni Association.
How to connect with me:
I am on Linkedin if we have worked together, and you want to catch up.
I am now also accepting a limited set of clients to advise.
If you are interested in learning how you can create the best strategy to connect and reach the engaged gaming audience for your business, please email me and let’s chat
You can reach me at hi @ hryb.me
Note: I am not accepting any requests for podcast / interviews at this time.
Those will resume in the future.
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Updated: 7-January, 2026
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