New tech chief for mobile app developer

Nano Tech Entertainment, a San Jose, California-based virtual manufacturing, game development and media group, has hired a new vice president of gaming technology in former IGT engineer Aaron Hightower.

Hightower has over twenty years’ experience in game design and will head the group’s Las Vegas gaming operations.

Jeff Foley, CEO of NanoTech, says that Hightower’s experience in repetitive gameplay designs associated with slot machines and arcade games will be invaluable.

“His deep technical knowledge and keen understanding of player psychology in the casino gaming market will help NanoTech become a leading provider of games, mobile apps and technology in the industry,” he said.

Nano Tech has five business units focused on 3D, Gaming, Media and IPTV, Mobile Apps and Manufacturing. The company develops games and technology before licensing its products to third parties for manufacturing and distribution.