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Hello, world!

Allow me to introduce myself.

Origin Story

Whether it was time-traveling with an Ocarina, taking MyPlayer to an NBA championship, or competing at Street Fighter tournaments, gaming has always been a huge part of my life.

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It was only logical to take my curiosity, ambition, and passion into the industry after college. I got my foot in the door through a role in Customer Support, then moved into Live Operations before advancing to Product Management. During my career, I’ve had the opportunity to oversee a number of incredible titles, from indie gems to chart-topping smash hits, and have learned a lot during my journey.

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From elevating games to new heights and interacting with avid fans to being yelled at by Gordon Ramsay and becoming a permanent part of DASH lore... my list of "Why Making Games is a Dream Job" goes on and on. I especially enjoy designing captivating core mechanics, understanding players through a mix of qualitative and  quantitative data, and managing projects through the entire product lifecycle. I am also extremely passionate about building open, effective, and multi-talented teams. Gaming has given me so much, and now I do my best to give back to up-and-coming gamemakers as a consultant and advisor.

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In my free time, I like to play basketball, listen to Kpop, and spend time with my wife and cat. 

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Key Stats

15+ Years | 12+ Games | 60M+ Users | $500M+ Revenue

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MBTI: ISTJ (The Logistician)

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CliftonStrengths Top 5: Analytical, Consistency, Focus, Relator, Arranger

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Favorite Product Frameworks: CIRCLES, RICE, SWOT

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Favorite Video Games: Street Fighter, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario Galaxy, Destiny 1, The Last of Us

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Quote of the Moment: "Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."

Contact

I'm always open to new and exciting opportunities. Let's chat.

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