About

Mike Johnston

I am a Social Games developer with an extensive web application background. Well versed in ActionScript 3.0 and extremely adept with PHP/MySQL and the Facebook platform. My strengths include not only my core technical capabilities but the natural ability to bridge the communication gap between engineering, creative and business teams.

During my career I have founded, created and sold successful, web-based, companies and applications. Most notably I innovated the very first, browser-based, drag and drop web site builder in 1999 and last year, served as Director of Engineering for the team that lead the US content development for the Sony Home virtual world initiative on Playstation 3.

I am passionate about the Social and Casual Gaming market space. I am both a student and active daily participant in the study of viral marketing and monetization strategies and tactics. I recently created and launched “Reef Life“, a family-friendly social game on the Facebook platform.

I have successfully worked on large, enterprise scale projects for such clients as Sony, Nike, Google, Turner Broadcasting, ADP, AT&T. I have also been recognized by Adobe as a featured developer for my work on my Adobe Air product called “Sam’s Interactive Reader.”

Specialties:

Core Technology: Flex Builder, Actionscript 3.0, PHP, MySQL, Facebook Platform, W3C XHTML [web standards], CSS, Javascript [AJAX], Adobe Air. Core Business: Internet Business & Social Media Strategy, Social Gaming, User Interface [UI] & User Experience [UX] Design

Storybook Anytime

I am the co-founder of Storybook Anytime, an interactive entertainment company focused on creating family-friendly social games. We develop immersive social games that are fun (and safe) to play online with your friends and family.

“Reef Life“, is a social game for Facebook that is a fully immersive underwater world. As you play, you make a life for yourself on the reef while working your way up to becoming a whale (http://www.becomeawhale.com). The experience can be shared with your friends as you help each other care for your fish and enjoy the hidden treasures of the reef.

We also produce, “Sam’s Interactive Reader,” an Adobe® Air™ application that introduces the fun of reading and learning to children ages 3-9. It is featured in the Adobe Air Marketplace as a Staff Pick and has been used as a featured case study by Adobe at the Max Developers conference in Milan.

Personal

I enjoy tropical places, drinks on the rocks, good friends, and music of all persuasions. I work hard and play hard. I’m in constant motion, moving forward and never looking back. I work daily to maximize the quality of life for myself and my family. I enjoy traveling, boating, cycling and playing XBOX Live. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia I moved to California in 2007. I currently reside in San Francisco, California with my wife and daughter and have never been happier.