Christopher Ecklesdafer

Founder and visionary leader behind Robot Recall, a telepresence robotics company building the Remote Reality™ platform—a system enabling users to remotely experience real-world locations through humanoid robots integrated with VR and AI technologies.

• Spearheaded the development of Remote Reality™, combining AI, virtual reality, and robotic control systems to enable immersive, remote physical presence.
• Architected the technical foundation of the platform, including network streaming infrastructure, robot interface control, and cloud-based command systems.
• Built investor-ready business materials including business plans, financial models, and go-to-market strategies, resulting in initial angel investment interest.
• Oversaw branding, pitch deck creation, marketing media, and investor outreach to grow visibility and establish credibility in the robotics and telepresence space.
• Led a multi-phase roadmap focused on tourism, public access, and remote work solutions through deployable humanoid robots worldwide.
• Developed safety, geofencing, and remote failover protocols to meet evolving real-world compliance and human-robot interaction standards.
• Established company operations, legal compliance, partnerships, and vendor relationships to support launch-readiness.

• Supervised and directed a team of 6, ensuring timely and high-quality completion of projects.
• Led a diverse range of projects, including designing and supporting public/private clouds, and providing support to Metro E and Colocation customers.
• Designed over 400 miles of the ManagedWay Metro Ring and Type2 circuits, showcasing deep technical expertise.
• Engineered scalable DDoS Mitigation systems capable of exceeding 100G, focusing on cost efficiency and robust performance.
• Developed a World Wide WAN Network, connecting customers globally and ensuring resource accessibility.
• Collaborated closely with the leadership team, managing multiple departments and providing strategic direction.
• Optimized workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations, ensuring top-tier customer service.
• Over 8 years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing largescale networks, systems, and applications
• Expertise in troubleshooting network issues and providing technical guidance to team members
• Proven track record of effectively managing network operations, security, and performance
• Proficient in configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and other network infrastructure components
• Experienced in setting up LAN, WAN, and VPN connections

Founder and operator of TurfBattles.net, a scalable game server hosting platform built to support online games that require dedicated, high-performance server environments. Designed to serve both players and developers with modern infrastructure and enterprise-grade reliability.

• Architected and maintain a private cloud infrastructure using Proxmox VE across 7 physical nodes with integrated Ceph storage, providing high availability, redundancy, and distributed performance.
• Implemented full support systems including MariaDB, Nginx, pfSense, and Python-based automation for patch deployment, backups, and monitoring.
• Built and hardened a scalable DDoS mitigation strategy, protecting live game instances and backend systems from volumetric and application-layer attacks.
• Manage all aspects of system uptime, versioning, patch rollouts, and rollback strategies across supported titles.
• Provide player support and technical assistance, while continuously refining system performance, fault tolerance, and client experience.
• Host and maintain games with dedicated server requirements across various engines and platforms, including both self-hosted and proprietary server binaries.
• Preparing for expanded B2B offerings and self-service customer provisioning through a containerized game deployment stack and custom management portal.

Led network and systems engineering efforts for municipal and residential internet infrastructure projects, focusing on fiber deployment, core network upgrades, and operational optimization.

• Directed FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) initiatives across multiple Michigan municipalities, expanding broadband access and improving local connectivity.
• Designed and supported Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) infrastructure, ensuring reliable service delivery and compliance with municipal standards.
• Diagnosed and resolved critical network issues in Nokia GPON environments, applying deep-layer analysis to optimize performance and customer experience.
• Led a full network architecture redesign using VxLAN, improving multi-datacenter connectivity, scalability, and segmentation.
• Developed internal support tools including a visual flowchart system, improving Tier 1/Tier 2 troubleshooting time by over 40%.
• Acted as a liaison with municipalities under the Metro Act, ensuring proper permitting, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
• Authored security and operational policies for system, network, and application environments to align with internal and client-facing standards.
• Oversaw installation and management of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure for both new and existing deployments.Collaborated with a team to support fiber-to-home projects across multiple municipalities in Michigan, enhancing local connectivity infrastructure.
• Contributed to the design of new systems to support GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) systems, demonstrating innovative network solutions.
• Troubleshot network-related issues on Nokia GPON systems, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.
• Engaged with customers to navigate the Metro Act in Michigan, ensuring compliance and effective communication.
• Played a key role in redesigning networks to utilize cutting-edge technologies like VxLAN across multiple data centers, improving network efficiency and performance.
• Developed a website flow chart for support staff, resulting in a 40% improvement in network troubleshooting efficiency, thereby enhancing overall customer service and operational productivity.
• Developed and managed system, network, and application security policies and procedures
• Configured, installed, and maintained networking equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks
• Provided technical support and guidance to end users on network and system issues
• Monitored network and system performance and resolved issues

• Provided leadership and work direction for a team of 6, ensuring efficient operations and problem resolution.
• Played a key role in the design and support of Public/Private Clouds for various customers, enhancing their technological capabilities.
• Delivered expert-level support to Metro E and Colocation customers, ensuring high customer satisfaction and service quality.
• Innovatively designed Type2 Circuits, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of network infrastructure.
• Spearheaded the design of over 400 miles of the ManagedWay Metro Ring, showcasing exceptional technical and engineering skills.
• Engineered scalable DDoS Mitigation systems, capable of supporting 100G and beyond, while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Developed a comprehensive World Wide WAN Network, connecting customers globally and facilitating seamless communication and resource sharing.
• Provided strategic direction and leadership across different levels of employees and managers, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Worked closely with the leadership team, managing multiple departments, and playing a pivotal role in strategic decision-making.
• Implemented improved workflow processes, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, design, and architecture
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network problems and develop creative solutions
• Experienced in configuring and managing routers, switches, firewalls, and other network hardware
• Skilled in developing and implementing network security measures
• Expert knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols, routing protocols, and network design
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement network architectures for businesses
• Excellent communication and problemsolving skills
• Proficient in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network systems
• Extensive experience with network monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning

• Managed over 75,000 websites across two data centers, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Designed and engineered the Virtual Private Memory Cloud (VPMC) using Texas Memory San with a Fibre Channel backbone and Brocade switches, showcasing innovation in cloud infrastructure development.
• Oversaw daily NOC operations, maintaining the highest standards of service and uptime.
• Contributed to process improvement initiatives that increased system uptime to 99.9995%, demonstrating a strong ability to enhance operational efficiency.
• Enhanced Python, MySQL, and Shell programming skills through hands-on application and continuous learning.
• Maintained and configured network switches and routers, ensuring robust and secure network connectivity.
• Managed the configuration and updating of Linux servers, including the application of the latest releases and patches, to optimize system performance and security.
• Oversaw Linux system administration, focusing on user access management, data privacy, and integrity.
• Planned, tested, and supported high-availability infrastructures, ensuring system resilience and reliability.
• Led server infrastructure development, from quality control and staging to production operations, emphasizing a strategic approach to server management.