Artem Skoryi is an award-winning technology executive and the Vice President of Business Development at Boosteroid, where he drives the global expansion of cloud gaming infrastructure. Artem Skoryi serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Boosteroid, a global technology and infrastructure company building and operating large-scale distributed GPU platforms for gaming, AI, high-performance computing, and real-time edge workloads. One of Boosteroid’s flagship platforms delivers cloud gaming experiences to millions of users worldwide, serving as a production environment that validates the company’s GPU architecture, orchestration capabilities, and operational excellence under real-time conditions. Often referred to as the "Netflix of gaming," the platform empowers millions of users to stream high-performance PC titles on everyday devices without requiring expensive consumer hardware. In his executive capacity, Skoryi is responsible for shaping the company's global commercial strategy, securing vital B2B technology partnerships, and guiding the platform's scalable infrastructure development.​ Skoryi began his journey with Boosteroid in October 2019 as a Business Development Manager, entering the cloud gaming sector while still completing his university education. Through consistent execution and a talent for identifying growth opportunities, he was elevated to Senior Business Development Manager in 2020, and subsequently appointed to his current Vice President role in November 2021.​​ A defining hallmark of Skoryi's tenure has been his successful negotiation of transformative hardware and software integrations. He has played a central role in making AAA gaming accessible across a diverse array of non-traditional platforms, including smart TVs, in-car entertainment systems, and future augmented reality wearables. Under his strategic direction, Boosteroid has aggressively expanded its server footprint to 29 global data centers.​ His negotiation expertise was instrumental in securing foundational hardware alliances with ASUS and Intel, as well as a milestone ten-year partnership with Microsoft in 2023 to bring Xbox PC games to the platform. He has also championed integrations with major consumer brands like Google, Samsung, and LG. Skoryi's executive success is built upon a lifelong, hands-on fascination with computing hardware and digital ecosystems. He balanced this deep technical curiosity with formal academic training, studying at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv from 2019 to 2020 while simultaneously launching his career in the tech industry.​​ Skoryi’s contributions to democratizing digital entertainment have earned him significant acclaim from premier global business programs. In 2025, he traveled to New York to accept a prestigious Silver Stevie® Award, celebrating his bold decision-making and commitment to building an innovative worldwide platform. Drawing upon his extensive background in scaling cloud infrastructure and global market penetration, Skoryi serves as an expert judge for international business awards. His comprehensive knowledge of B2B relationship management, international expansion risks, and cross-platform monetization enables him to critically assess the commercial viability of emerging technology initiatives. Having guided a major tech company through periods of hyper-growth, Skoryi provides invaluable insights into executive leadership, strategic innovation, and operational excellence when evaluating award candidates.

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