Development Director at Electronic Arts
Montreal,
Canada

August 2012-April 2013

• Structured and managed the Server team within the Franchise to respond to server needs coming from various live and development titles • Translated strategic business objectives into tactical requirements for the development teams • Project Managed several mobile game developments concurrently, acting as the main point of contact for project schedule, risk management, communication strategy • Proactively proposed and improved processes within the franchise, like the introduction of a more structured Agile development, risk management, communication plans and escalation processes • Proactively anticipated and adjusted, both personally and at team level, for gaps, risks and roadblocks at PMO level • Line Managed medium size teams of development engineers and artists • Acted as the main catalyst for operational changes within the UR It! Franchise

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Engineering Programme Manager/Agile Coach at Electronic Arts
London,
United Kingdom

October 2010-August 2012

• Managed the end-to-end development of multiple, concurrent mobile and web based games projects across current and forthcoming platforms using standard software development project management methodologies (agile, scrum, etc). • Ensured on-time and on-budget delivery in a rapidly evolving and fast paced environment. • Led and coordinated multiple teams of game designers, engineers, artists and testers by helping to establish team values and facilitate cross and inter team communication. • Monitored and controlled project progress and communicating project plan and project changes to team and stakeholders. • Proactively addressed issues where possible and liaising with internal and external groups to sort issues in a timely and effective manner. • Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to team members and less experienced development managers where needed. • Actively participated in hiring and mentoring new team members. • Planned and prioritized feature development and rollout. • Acted as the main enforcer for structured software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology, ensuring projects adhere to SDLC key controls and milestones. • Single-handed led the agile transformation of the IT department within Playfish, coaching individuals and project teams and acted as agile coach and consultant to Business and Game studios within the company. • Actively involved in hiring the whole Scrum master force within Playfish as well as engineering and QA team members where needed. • Acted as sole SCRUM Master for over 8 teams of around 6 components within the company for a period of 8 months, including the Analytics and Platform teams. • Line managed 3 SCRUM Masters both in the Games Studio and Platform side of the company. • Effectively managed changes within engineering teams by leading individuals through the change-management process, communicating a new clear vision for change as well as progress of change and solicited feedback when necessary. • Introduced extreme programming best practices within the engineering teams where necessary, like Test Driven development, Continuous Integration, Quality Acceptance Criteria and user stories. • Managed delivery of multiple projects and programs across multiple locations within Playfish including the sunset of Playfish cash across all games and the Data Quality Project. • Ensured that progress, goals, line of communication and issue reporting where clear for all team members throughout all locations. • Ensured local progress was met through meetings and online checkpoints • Managed stakeholders’ expectations and communications throughout the iterations and releases.

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Project Manager / SCRUM Master at Bizrate
London,
United Kingdom

January 2009-August 2010

• Helped setting 2 engineering teams and one Operational System team of around 8 members each within the technical department. • Successfully established Scrum as the agile methodology within the company and acted as the Agile Coach for the company • Managed multiple technical projects throughout entire web production process: concept, design, production, testing, release and post-mortem. • Successfully launched a new service oriented version of the www.bizrate.co.uk and www.shopzilla.com website • Acted as the sole SCRUM Master within the UK office and soon established myself as a key point of reference for all agile related matters throughout the company both in the UK and US offices. • Reviewed validity and prioritized items in Backlog Queue and defects together with the Product Management team • Interacted closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to determine the best implementation based on business needs. • Provided Project Management and agile guidance to non-technical teams within the company. • Created, communicated and managed overall implementation and release processes as well as technical roadmaps. • Ensured projects were launched within scope, on time and within allocated budget. • Captured and prioritized business and technical requirements during project definition phase • Prioritized projects through cost/benefits analysis based on resource availability and strategic needs. • Lead risk and change management activities. • Created and maintained statement of work, project plans and site functionality documentation.

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