The Record
Credentials
The full deep-dive. Every role, every skill domain, every award. Not keywords — context.
Career Timeline
2008 — 2013
Warehouse Operations
Started at 15
Loading docks, logistics, problem-solving with hands. Where the work ethic was forged.
Origin of the builder mindset
2011 — 2016
Ocean & Mechanical Engineering
Florida Atlantic University
Asked FAU for the hardest path. They said Ocean & Mechanical Engineering — a 5-year dual-discipline program. Presidential Academic Excellence Award recipient (Obama, 2009).
B.S. Ocean Engineering
2016 — 2021
Aerospace Engineer → Senior Engineer
Pratt & Whitney / Belcan
Built the first working slip ring system that saved P&W a $20M build. 6 Eagle Awards. Promoted to Senior Engineer at the minimum 5-year mark. Then quit to build his own systems.
$20M innovation, 7 Eagle Awards
2019 — 2021
Web3 Ecosystem Builder
Solana Ecosystem
Entered blockchain knowing zero people. Grew ChillChat from 0 to 30K+ followers. Became 1 of 100 original Dead King Society members. Joined Enigma (exclusive 1-of-1 collection).
Dead King Society — 1 of 100
2021 — 2024
Founder & CEO
Savage Studio Holdings
Founded multi-jurisdictional gaming companies. Built GOALPOST.GG ($50K/hr handle). Launched DRUIDAO ($90K+ pre-launch). Self-funded ~$200K.
Multi-product gaming ecosystem
2024 — Present
The Architect
Independent
Building digital presence systems for the music and entertainment industry. Deep Productions (99/100 performance). Growing through client referrals.
Systems that don't exist yet
Skills Inventory
Engineering & Systems
Mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, safety-critical design, systems architecture. 5 years at Pratt & Whitney building aerospace-grade measurement systems.
Awards Wall
Eagle Award — AED Engine Support
Instrumental in keeping AED Mil Demo engine testing on track. Customer praise from Matt Baker, Mil Demo Validation Lead.
Eagle Award — SEV Assembly Operations
Outstanding support and dedication to SEV Assembly. "Niko is doing an amazing job for the AED program." — Matt Baker, P&W
Eagle Award — AED 902 Milestone
Led SEV Assembly Floor to meet critical schedule milestone. Praised by Russell Krebs (SEV Validation Manager) and Chris Flynn (Military Engines VP).
Eagle Award — Holiday Dedication
Recognized for sacrifices during 2018 holiday season, maintaining critical P&W build schedules with reduced workforce. Nominated by Kevin Kirchner.
Eagle Award — Slip Ring System
Built the first Aft Slip Ring Package P&W had designed in over two decades. Full ownership of assembly and maintenance on X904 demonstrator. Nominated by Kevin Kirchner.
Eagle Award — #4 Bearing Compartment
Integral to P&W AED Mil Demo engine build and validation. Navigated difficult risk involving #4 bearing compartment. Nominated by Patricia Campbell.
Eagle Award — Customer Highlight
Supplemental WOS award for highlighted customer comments on Belcan Intranet. Key contributor to Mil Demo program. Nominated by Patricia Campbell.
FAU Diploma
Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering — Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science. May 2016.
Presidential Education Award
President's Education Awards Program — Outstanding Academic Excellence, 2009. Signed by President Obama. Walter L. Sickles High School.
FAU Letter of Recommendation
From Dr. Francisco Presuel-Moreno, Department of Ocean & Mechanical Engineering. August 2016.
Graduation Plaque
Niko Michael Houllis — 2016, B.S. Ocean Engineering, Florida Atlantic University
FAA Part 107 — Drone Pilot
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration — Airman Knowledge Test. Passed first attempt.
Elite Bartending School
Fundamentals of Bartending 1001 — Certificate of Completion. Hillsborough County, Florida. August 2025.
Education & Certifications
Degree
B.S. Ocean Engineering
Florida Atlantic University
College of Engineering and Computer Science
5-year program · Graduated May 6, 2016
Certifications & Licenses
- Senior Aerospace Engineer (5-year minimum met)
- FAA Part 107 — Registered Drone Pilot (2017, first attempt)
- Motorcycle License
- Scuba Certification
- Elite Bartending School — Fundamentals (2025)
Places Lived