Ned Lerner
Edward Lerner, or Ned Lerner, is a video game designer and technology project leader in the video game industry.Career
In 1983 he founded Lerner Research which was responsible for Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer, Deep Space, Ultima Underworld, F-22 Interceptor, and also created the first 3D system licensed by Electronic Arts.
He later co-founded Blue Sky Productions, filling the roles of Chairman of the Board, Chief Operating Officer, and VP Product Development. During this time, he led the development of more 3D simulation and entertainment software, such as Flight Unlimited, System Shock, Links Pro, John Madden Football '93, and .
In 1997, he co-founded Multitude, an Internet gaming multiplayer startup that created FireTeam, the first real-time internet team game with full voice conferencing. The full voice functionality was spun off into a standalone product called FireTalk.
Ned later went on to work at Venture FireFighters, and Electronic Arts.
Ned previously worked for Sony Computer Entertainment America, Director of Tools & Technology. In this role he was involved in the development of games for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Portable.
He has filed 19 U.S. patents.
