Hi, I'm Tom Barylov, a game designer and digital transformation professional who co-founded and led startups in gaming and marketing. I combine creative design with strategic thinking to build engaging experiences that capture attention and drive results. My work focuses on gamification and digital transformation, redesigning routine tasks and customer touchpoints into rewarding experiences. I help teams streamline workflows, improve communication, and implement infrastructure that enables smarter, lasting improvements in quality and efficiency. How ever, I would love to get back into Game Design!

Tom Barylov

Hi, I'm Tom Barylov, a game designer and digital transformation professional who co-founded and led startups in gaming and marketing. I combine creative design with strategic thinking to build engaging experiences that capture attention and drive results. My work focuses on gamification and digital transformation, redesigning routine tasks and customer touchpoints into rewarding experiences. I help teams streamline workflows, improve communication, and implement infrastructure that enables smarter, lasting improvements in quality and efficiency. How ever, I would love to get back into Game Design!

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Hi, I’m Tom Barylov, a game designer and digital transformation professional who co-founded and led startups in gaming and marketing. I combine creative design with strategic thinking to build engaging experiences that capture attention and drive results.

My work focuses on gamification and digital transformation, redesigning routine tasks and customer touchpoints into rewarding experiences. I help teams streamline workflows, improve communication, and implement infrastructure that enables smarter, lasting improvements in quality and efficiency.

How ever, I would love to get back into Game Design!

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Experience Level

Expert
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Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Czech
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-founder & CEO at MANABAR GMBH
May 1, 2016 - Present
Co-founded and led Manabar GmbH, overseeing project management, business operations & development, marketing, finances, and bar operations as CEO.
Digital Project Manager & Consultant at YOO AG
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Led and managed digital projects; acted as consultant; held Product Owner, Agile Coach/Scrum Master, QA, Sales and facilitation responsibilities.
Game Developer/Designer & Marketing at CHEMSPEED TECHNOLOGIES AG
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Developed AR software; designed UI for web and AR-based software; planned and developed marketing tools; created gamification strategies for Chemspeed software.
Freelance Web- & Grafic Design at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2021
Freelance web and graphic design services.
Civil Service at RHYSPATZE, Falkenstein & CO13
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2014
Day care, nursing home, and professional/social integration center work as part of civil service.
Co-Manager at Chill am RHY - An Open-Air Summer Bar
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2016
Co-managed an open-air summer bar, including organization, operational management, build-up, and HR.
Web Creative at Carhartt-WIP
March 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Graphic design for outlets and webshop; designed, coded and dispatched official online newsletter with A/B testing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Game Design at Zurich University of Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Apprenticeship as Mediamatician (Year 3&4) at Parcom Systems AG
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Apprenticeship as Mediamatician (Year 1&2) at BICT AG
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
ICT-School Year at BICT AG
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Preliminary Studies of Arts & Design (Vorkurs) at School of Arts & Design Basel
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Qualifications

J&S Coach - Rowing
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education