Expert Details
Expert in Digital Product Development, Social/Mobile/online, User Experience, Monetization, Investments
Expert ID: 731179
California, USA
I consult full time currently as a publishing executive, and executive producer. I help create strong project plans with capable idea partners and then package the materials for high level investors. I have consulted for Ridgetop Research as an expert in Digital Product Development and trends within the online and mobile game spaces. I have consulted with dozens of companies, assisting them with building project plans that mitigate risk and maximize revenue.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1996 | Degree: BA | Subject: Liberal Studies (history, philosophy and the humanities) | Institution: San Diego State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President and Executive Producer | Department: Executive |
Responsibilities:Consulting on Digital Product Development, business development and investment packaging. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2012 | Employer: THQ | Title: Director of Online/Mobile Product Development | Department: Kids, Family and Casual |
Responsibilities:Creation and managing of the Mobile and Online Portfolio of digital products. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2011 | Employer: Atari | Title: Director of Production | Department: Social/Mobile |
Responsibilities:accountable to the building and launching of Atari's new pipeline of social/mobile products. Oversaw development, and the team developing the products and worked with business development and marketing to define product strategies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2009 | Employer: K2 Network | Title: VP of Game Operations | Department: Operations |
Responsibilities:Operating and managing a series of teams and online titles, accountable to user service and monthly revenue. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2006 | Employer: Blizzard Entertainment | Title: Producer | Department: Core Technology |
Responsibilities:Was in charge of support 10+ million user database, the support and upgrading of all the older online projects and to assist in the technical production of World of Warcraft. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity - Allumn |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| - Atari's Greatest Hits - Tony Hawk Project 8 - World of Warcraft - Warcraft 3 - Diablo 2 - Starcraft |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| I have no experience as an expert witness. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| I have insight into the digital entertainment space, particularly market trends, the free to play business model, monetization schemes, production and design. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| I have experience creating investment packages, and P&L finance models. I also have extensive creative experience in writing and design. |