Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Names World-Class Engineering Expert Greg Sylvester New Director of Systems Engineering

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Jul 22, 2013) -  Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, has named world-class engineering expert Greg Sylvester as the company's new Director of Systems Engineering.

In his role at GLI, Sylvester will develop strategic plans for special projects; oversee development of new testing methodologies and tools to support the engineering process; provide technical input and support for projects; and work with new and/or developing regulatory entities as they begin implementing gaming programs.

GLI Sr. Director of Engineering and Client Services Ian Hughes said, "As a leading global gaming technology company, it is important for GLI to attract the world's top talent so that we can continue to provide world-class insights and create cutting-edge technologies to serve our clients. Greg's experience and expertise speak for themselves, and we are very proud to welcome him as a leader on the GLI team."

Sylvester comes to GLI most recently from Intel Corporation, where he served as Senior Product Marketing Engineering Manager for a Linux-based parallel clustering file system and monitoring and management web application, leading teams to monetize software and services in high performance computing. 

Also at Intel, he served as senior level program manager for all Intel Super Speed Universal Serial Bus 3 and new technologies for USB such as wireless, bandwidth, and audio/video enhancements for strategy, planning, hardware and software across Linux, Android, Windows, and Chrome operating systems.

He was also responsible to ensure IP delivery into semiconductors in 32nm or less technology; led initiatives and drove workgroups; was responsible for IP external vendor and supporting negotiations; and collaborated with industry partners such as Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell, Seagate, and HP to drive new product initiatives to completion and new features that add a better user experience.

Sylvester is stationed in GLI's Las Vegas laboratory.

For nearly 25 years, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC has been the world leader in providing independent testing, inspection and certification services to the gaming, wagering and lottery industry. GLI also offers independent network and information security assessments to its regulatory, lottery and supplier clients. With 21 locations located across Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America and South America, GLI is the only global organization of its kind to hold U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, 17020 and guide 65 standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering and lottery industries. For more information, visit www.gaminglabs.com.