Zynga Company
Industry: Game developer
DescriptionZynga Inc. is an American social game developer running social video game services founded in April 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded: April 2007, San Francisco, California, United States CEO: Frank D. Gibeau (7 Mar 2016–) Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States Revenue: 861.4 million USD (2017) Subsidiaries: OMGPOP, Inc, NaturalMotion, Small Giant Games, Founders: Mark Pincus, Justin Waldron, Andrew Trader,
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Zynga Employees
Sama Group August 2014 - Present
Freelance Consultant May 2013 - Present
The Hatch Agency November 2013 - May 2014
Hill+Knowlton Strategies October 2011 - May 2013
Zynga January 2011 - October 2011
LucasArts October 2009 - January 2011
THINK PR January 2007 - May 2007
Condé Nast January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Strategy, Social Networking, Marketing, Event Management, Internal Communications
Education
Bowling Green State University 2004 — 2008
BA, Apparel Merchandising & Product Development
Fashion Institute of Technology 2006 — 2007
AAS, Advertising & Marketing Communications
Zynga April 2008 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Operating Budgets, Event Planning, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Vendor Relationships, Catering, Culinary Skills
Education
California Culinary Academy 2007 — 2008
Associate's Degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
University of Florida 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Event Management
Knowledge Universe March 2015 - Present
adidas group August 2014 - March 2015
adidas group February 2013 - July 2014
adidas group October 2012 - February 2013
Zynga February 2011 - October 2012
The Walt Disney Family Museum December 2010 - October 2012
Tissla April 2010 - December 2010
AllDorm Inc. March 2010 - April 2010
adidas group September 2009 - December 2009
Boston College October 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Onboarding, Vendor Management, Employee Benefits, Open Enrollment, Leave of Absence, Training, Generalist Duties, Project Management, Listener, Human Resources
Education
University of San Francisco - Masagung Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2010
Boston College - Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management 2007 — 2010
MBA
University of Portland 2009 — 2009
Santa Clara University 2003 — 2006
MA, Counseling
University of Scranton 1999 — 2003
B.S. Education, Minor in Political Science
Bon Appétit Management Company April 2014 - Present
Skycatch August 2013 - March 2014
Zynga February 2008 - May 2012
Lotus Catering January 2007 - January 2008
North Point Properties January 1998 - April 2007
TGM Associates August 1999 - September 2006
Chaud Promotions September 2002 - August 2006
Skills
Social Games, Social Media, Start-ups, User Experience, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Product Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Quality Assurance, Event Management, Catering, Customer Service, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Chef, Entertainment, Corporate Events, Training, Food Service, Purchasing, Team Building, Event Planning, Budgets, Hiring, Hospitality, Recruiting, Food, Strategy, Nutrition, Strategic Planning, Recipes, Management, Cooking, Human Resources, Program Management, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurants, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management
Education
California Culinary Academy 2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts and Related Services
Zynga June 2015 - August 2015
Brown University August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Java, Programming, Trombone, Game Programming, Teaching, Git, C, C++
Education
Brown University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
St. George's School, Vancouver 2007 — 2012
Disney Interactive October 2013 - Present
Zynga November 2012 - October 2013
Real Life plus, Inc. May 2010 - November 2012
Hooked Wireless July 2009 - June 2011
Portable Zoo, Inc. December 2008 - March 2010
Locomotive Games August 2005 - December 2008
Pacific Coast Power & Light October 1998 - August 2005
Pixar May 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Maya, Texturing, Game Development, Rigging, Game Design, Modeling, Scripting, Unity3D, Character Animation, MEL, UV mapping, Photoshop, 3D animation, Gameplay, 3D Studio Max, Animation, 3D, Video Games, Character Rigging, CSS, HTML, Mobile Applications, Facebook, Wii, iPhone, Video Game Development, Game Art, Console, Level Design, UnityScript, Texture Painting, User Interface, Mobile Games, Computer Graphics, Environment Art
Education
California Institute of the Arts: MFA 1994 — 1998
MFA
California Institue of the Arts: BFA 1994 — 1996
BFA
Monterey Peninsula College 1991 — 1993
AA
Aptos High School 1985 — 1989
High School Diploma
Protiviti June 2015 - Present
Cal Poly State University September 2011 - Present
Zynga June 2014 - August 2014
Build Group, Inc June 2012 - August 2012
Del Amigo Community Pool 2009 - 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Leadership, Finance, Public Speaking, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Analysis, Philanthropy, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Strategic Financial..., Research, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Big Data Analytics
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2011 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Financial Management with Minors in Economics & Entrepreneurship, Senior
Universidad del País Vasco Campus Gipuzkoa 2013 — 2013
Spanish Language and Literature, Junior
Monte Vista High School 2007 — 2011
High School, General Education
Ellation July 2015 - Present
DeNA April 2014 - July 2015
Zynga June 2013 - March 2014
Zynga April 2011 - May 2013
Zynga December 2009 - March 2011
Trademark Event Productions August 2001 - November 2009
Questus June 2009 - October 2009
Freestyle Interactive (Formerly Carat) December 2008 - March 2009
Carat October 2005 - November 2008
Lucasfilm March 2002 - June 2002
Skills
User Experience Design, Mobile Interface Design, Visual Design, Art Direction, Web Design, Rapid Prototyping, Information Architecture, Motion Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Advertising, Print Publication Design, Brand Development, Flash Animation, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, Animation, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, User Experience, Storyboarding, Graphics, Concept Design, Flash, User Interface, Mobile Design, ActionScript, Brochures, Experience Design, Game Design
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1992 — 1996
B.S., Applied Art & Design
Sole Proprietorship December 2011 - Present
Zynga August 2010 - December 2011
Genentech June 2003 - August 2010
Deltagen 2001 - 2003
Self-employed 1998 - 2001
Eclipse Surgical Technologies 1996 - 1998
Genentech 1993 - 1995
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Software Development, SQL, Java, XML, JavaScript, Database Design, Databases, Software Project..., Oracle, Web Services, Architecture, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Software Design
Education
California State University-East Bay 2003 — 2005
M.S., Statistics
Brown University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Chemistry
Taipei American School 1985 — 1989
Game Changer Labs February 2013 - Present
Zynga April 2012 - January 2013
International Game Technology January 2007 - December 2011
CreativeLift 2004 - 2007
America Online 2000 - 2004
Disney 1998 - 2000
Kenquest 1997 - 1998
Skills
Video Games, Graphic Design, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, User Experience, Agile Methodologies, Gambling, PHP, MySQL, Game Development, Web Design, Java, Illustrator, User Interface Design, Mobile Games, Social Games, Game Design
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1991 — 1995
BFA
Apprenda September 2015 - Present
AllSeq May 2013 - September 2015
Independent Consultant September 2012 - July 2013
Mob Science May 2012 - August 2012
Zynga May 2011 - January 2012
Independent Consultant April 2009 - May 2011
Oracle February 2006 - April 2009
Siebel Systems March 2003 - February 2006
BoldFish February 2000 - March 2003
Synopsys July 1996 - February 2000
Skills
Siebel, Integration, Email Marketing, Project Planning, SaaS, CRM, Unix, XML, Java, SQL, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Software Development, Databases, Business Intelligence, Software Project..., Project Management, Architecture, Product Management, Enterprise Software, Professional Services, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Software Design, Management, Networking, Analytics, SOA, SDLC, Data Warehousing, Agile Project Management, Scrum, Team Management, IT Strategy, Mobile Applications, Agile Methodologies, Big Data, Architectures, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Program Management, Product Development, Strategy, Mobile Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Consulting, Business Analysis, Business Development, Web Services
Education
Boston University
BA, Computer Science
Zynga January 2015 - Present
Burr Pilger Mayer November 2012 - January 2015
California State Parks June 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Access, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Research, Outlook, Financial Modeling, Bookkeeping, Team Building, Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, Budgets, Strategic Planning, SQL
Education
San Francisco State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2006
MyFitnessPal April 2015 - Present
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers June 2014 - June 2015
Zynga June 2014 - April 2015
Zynga June 2013 - August 2013
McKinsey & Company May 2012 - August 2012
Endeavor Argentina June 2011 - August 2011
Intelecraft Consulting May 2009 - July 2011
The Pete Suazo Business Center March 2009 - June 2011
Sprout Marketing January 2008 - March 2009
Excend Consulting Group May 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Leadership, Marketing, Analytics, Process Improvement, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Nonprofits, Cross-functional Team..., Management Consulting, Product Marketing, Consulting, Market Research, Strategic Partnerships, Team Leadership, Online Marketing
Education
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership, Product Development, and New Market Entry
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government 2011 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Education, Leadership and Decision Science
Brigham Young University 2002 — 2007
BS, Magna Cum Laude, Business Managmenet, Marketing Emphasis
Netflix February 2015 - Present
Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley February 2015 - Present
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. / A Daimler Company January 2013 - January 2015
Zynga March 2011 - December 2012
Microsoft - Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) Division February 2010 - March 2011
Pioneer Studio - Microsoft Entertainment & Devices February 2008 - February 2010
Whrrl Pelago, Inc. May 2007 - January 2008
Xbox 360 (Entertainment Experience Group Microsoft) March 2004 - May 2007
FASA Microsoft Game Studios January 2000 - February 2004
Microsoft Corporation - SQL Server September 1998 - December 1999
Skills
User Experience, Product Management, Game Design, Design Strategy, Mobile, Social Networking, Interaction Design, Social Gaming, Transmedia, Brand Development, Team Leadership, Mobile Devices, User Interface, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, User-centered Design, Video Games, Start-ups, Usability Testing, Strategy, User Scenarios, Mobile Applications, Mobile Design, Rapid Prototyping, Human Computer..., Experience Design, Mobile Games, User Research, Creative Direction, Usability, Information Architecture, Contextual Inquiry, Persona, Heuristic Evaluation, Usability Engineering, Wire Framing, Game Development, Wireframes, Content Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Information Design, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Social Games, Mobile Internet, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Strategy, Product Design, Paper Prototyping
Education
California College of the Arts 2012 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Michigan 1997 — 1997
Professional Certificate
Zhejiang University 1994 — 1994
Semester Abroad
Carnegie Mellon University 1991 — 1995
BFA
CasualPro Consulting May 2007 - Present
GameHound Inc. July 2013 - August 2014
Goko April 2012 - June 2013
Playdom May 2009 - April 2012
Zynga April 2008 - April 2009
Popcap Games August 2005 - March 2007
Electronic Arts June 2000 - July 2005
The Learning Company November 1995 - May 2000
The Learning Company February 1994 - November 1995
AddStor 1991 - 1994
Skills
Game Design, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Game Development, Studio, Product Management, Leadership, Social Games, Casual Games, Video Games, Game Mechanics, Flash, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Online Gaming, Gameplay, User Experience, Start-ups, User Interface Design, Mobile Applications, iPhone, Gaming, Web Games, Monetization, Level Design, Virtual Goods, User Interface
Education
Brandeis University 1981 — 1985
B.A., Cultural Anthrolopogy
University of California, Santa Cruz 1996 — 1998
Extension Certificate, Software Engineering Management
La Jolla Country Day School 1976 — 1981
High School
Andreessen Horowitz October 2012 - May 2015
Zynga November 2010 - October 2012
Gazillion Entertainment August 2009 - October 2010
Revolution Ventures July 2009 - October 2010
JP Morgan / Bear Stearns July 2007 - June 2009
Site Hub May 2005 - June 2007
Bear Stearns June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Analytics, Valuation, SQL, Private Equity, Data Analysis, Vertica, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Python
Education
Bucknell University 2003 — 2007
BA, Economics, Math, Philosophy
High Tech High 2000 — 2003
Glu Mobile November 2014 - Present
Glu Mobile February 2014 - Present
McCready Wagner LLC February 2012 - Present
MTV Networks July 2010 - July 2011
Social Express April 2010 - July 2010
Zynga October 2008 - April 2010
Scott McCready January 2002 - October 2008
Cal Poly State University June 2007 - June 2008
Straight Down Clothing January 2006 - February 2007
Schoolpop May 2000 - August 2000
Skills
User Experience, Interaction Design, Flash, Casual Games, Game Development, Video Games, Social Games, Art Direction, Animation, Flash Animation, Video, Unity3D, C#, Mobile Games, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, User Interface, Game Design, ActionScript, Branding & Identity, Web Development, Photoshop, Illustrator, Social Game Development, Product Strategy, Monetization
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2004 — 2008
B.F.A, Art and Design: Graphic concentration
West Valley College 2002 — 2004
LinkedIn October 2015 - Present
LinkedIn February 2014 - Present
Bright.com (Acquired by LinkedIn, 2014) June 2010 - February 2014
Zynga 2009 - June 2010
Care2 2007 - 2009
Allied Vaughn August 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Scalability, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Memcached, Solr, Nginx, ElasticSearch, Cloud Computing, Object Oriented Design, CSS, Leadership, Team Management, XML, LAMP, Networking, Java, jQuery, Chef, High Availability..., Lucene, HTML, Communication Skills, RightScale, beanstalkd, Social Media, AMQP, RabbitMQ, Logstash, Kibana, Redis, Python, C#, Facebook API, REST, Analytics, A/B testing, SEO, Apache, Perl, Computer Science, Management, Git
Education
Brown College 2004 — 2006
Computer Programming, 4.0
Outsoul April 2015 - Present
LendingHome Corporation October 2014 - March 2015
Metromile April 2014 - September 2014
Zynga May 2011 - April 2014
Metropolitan Real Estate January 2010 - March 2011
Knewton November 2008 - January 2010
College Hill Books February 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, Tableau, Vertica, VBA, A/B testing, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Python, MySQL, Data Visualization, SEO, R, Data Modeling, PHP, Social Media Marketing, Machine Learning, Data Structures, Weka, Matlab, Unix, Databases, A/B Testing, Financial Analysis, Fish
Education
Brown University
A.B., International Relations
Lakeside School
High School
Zynga February 2011 - Present
Greencap Catering November 2012 - Present
Paula LeDuc Fine Catering February 2007 - Present
Zynga February 2010 - February 2011
Le Bamboche August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Catering, Chef, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Cooking, Food, Baking, Banquets, Hospitality, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Hotels, Cuisine, Recipes, Fine Dining, Bartending, Time Management, Gourmet, Culinary Management, Personal Chef Services
Education
California Culinary Academy 2007 — 2008
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Opower February 2014 - Present
Zynga June 2012 - February 2014
DreamWorks Animation February 2011 - August 2011
DreamWorks Animation May 2010 - February 2011
DreamWorks Animation July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Computer Vision, Data Mining, Human-computer..., Computer Graphics, Pattern Recognition, Object Oriented Design, Crowdsourcing, Solid Modeling, Visual Effects, Maya, Animation
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2012
Masters, Computer Graphics and Visual Computing
Birla Institute of Technology and Science 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Information Systems
Zynga July 2011 - February 2013
Brown University August 2010 - May 2011
Brown University 2011 - 2011
NetApp May 2010 - August 2010
Education
Brown University 2009 — 2011
Master's
PES Intitute of Technology 2004 — 2008
BE
Zynga August 2011 - June 2013
Zynga February 2012 - May 2012
Zynga January 2011 - March 2012
Zynga November 2011 - January 2012
City of Walnut Creek April 2009 - January 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC February 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, JIRA, Online Gaming, Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Wii, Bug Tracking, Test Management, Computer Games, Maya, Software Quality..., Bugzilla, MMORPG, JavaScript, Photoshop, CSS, Test Cases
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography 2004 — 2005
DeNA May 2015 - Present
DeNA June 2014 - Present
Asylum Labs November 2012 - Present
KIXEYE April 2013 - July 2013
Electronic Arts February 2011 - May 2012
Zynga November 2010 - February 2011
Maxis August 2008 - January 2010
Electronic Arts October 2007 - January 2010
Electronic Arts February 2007 - October 2007
Advanced Media, Inc. February 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Video Games, Maya, Texturing, Game Development, 3D, Zbrush, Modeling, Animation, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Perforce, Environment Art, Visual Effects, Level Design, Hard Surface Modeling, Scripting, Game Design, UV mapping, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, Game Art, Traditional Animation, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Flash, Vector Illustration, Unreal Editor, Art, Video Game Development, 3D animation, Shaders, Props, User Interface Design, Image Editing, Image Manipulation, UX Design, Unity, User Experience Design, NGUI, UV Mapping, ZBrush, Computer Animation
Education
Art Institute of California - San Francisco 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Game Art and Design
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2003
Zynga November 2014 - Present
Zynga February 2014 - November 2014
Zynga September 2013 - February 2014
Zynga June 2012 - September 2013
Real-Time Innovations June 2011 - June 2012
Cal Poly State University January 2009 - June 2011
Intuit June 2010 - September 2010
HP Enterprise Services September 2004 - November 2008
Skills
Programming, Software Engineering, Java, C, Distributed Systems, Requirements..., Team Leadership, Mentoring, Software Requirements, C++, Software Development, Linux
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
MS, Computer Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS, Computer Science
Levi Strauss & Co. August 2015 - Present
Zynga May 2014 - August 2015
Various 2004 - 2015
TEDxLivermore October 2013 - September 2014
Golden Thread Productions February 2012 - February 2014
Connect The Thoughts May 2008 - January 2014
New College of Florida January 2011 - January 2012
ASPIRE Community Learning Center August 2010 - January 2012
Planned Parenthood Southeast Florida December 2004 - May 2008
HIV/ Gender Based Violence initiative project with UNAIDS May 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Curriculum Design, Workshop Facilitation, Theatre, Improvisation, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Nonprofits, Program Management, Resume Writing, Proposal Writing, Research, Public Relations, Training, Leadership, Qualitative Research, Fundraising, Program Development, Grants, Facebook, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Editing, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Instructional Design, Coaching
Education
European Graduate School
Master of Arts (MA)
California Institute of Integral Studies
Master of Arts (MA) in process
New College of Florida
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Zynga June 2013 - Present
Baywolf April 2010 - June 2013
Skills
Cooking, Culinary Skills, Restaurants, Menu Development, Restaurant Management
Education
California Culinary Academy 2009 — 2010
Associate's degree
UC Berkeley
Reactive Studios February 2013 - Present
Boston Indies August 2011 - Present
Myers Interactive, LLC April 2012 - April 2015
Disruptor Beam Inc. April 2012 - January 2013
Owlchemy Labs, LLC May 2011 - September 2012
Zynga September 2011 - May 2012
Reactive Games January 2011 - April 2012
Boston Indies January 2011 - September 2011
Lantana Games April 2011 - August 2011
Disruptor Beam LLC September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Video Game Development, Video Game Design, Interactive Storytelling, Story Structure, Script Doctoring, Script Editing, Dramaturgy, Playwriting, Script Coverage, Narrative, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Game Design, Game Development, Social Games, Video Games, Scripting, Mobile Games, Level Design, MMORPG, Storytelling, Unity3D, Casual Games, Storyboarding, Computer Games, Publishing, MMO, Animation, Theatre
Education
Boston University 2005 — 2007
MFA, Creative Writing, Playwriting, Screenwriting
Indiana State University 2000 — 2003
MA, Communication and Theatre
College of Charleston 1998 — 2000
BS, Psychology, Philosophy
Salesforce July 2015 - Present
DoubleDutch May 2014 - July 2015
Jobvite May 2013 - May 2014
Zynga March 2011 - May 2013
SYSPRO USA September 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, Outlook, Atlassian JIRA, Microsoft Excel, Skype, Social Games, PowerPoint, Communication Skills, SharePoint, MySpace, Google Docs, Customer Escalation..., Syspro, Ad Hoc Reporting, CRM, Customer Service, Program Management, Social Media, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Video Games, iPhone, Online Gaming, Analytics, Customer Support, Jobvite, Lotus Notes, Mobile Applications, Executive Reporting, iOS, Android, Public Speaking, Legal Compliance, Compliance, COPPA, Schedule, Interpersonal..., Business Strategy, Production Budgeting, Pivot Tables, Statistical Reporting, Call Center Development, Agent Development, Executive Support, Training, E-commerce
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
PayPal June 2014 - Present
Proofpoint January 2014 - May 2014
Zynga February 2010 - January 2014
Cal Poly Department of Art and Design Visual Resources Center September 2006 - December 2009
Poly Reps March 2005 - December 2009
International Business Machines June 2009 - September 2009
Adobe Systems June 2008 - September 2008
Adobe Systems June 2007 - September 2007
Associated Students, Inc.-Cal Poly San Luis Obispo July 2006 - September 2006
Cal Poly Computer Science Department January 2005 - March 2006
Education
Diocese of San Jose - Institute of Leadership Ministry
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2009
Master of Science and Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Playful Corp April 2014 - Present
Zynga December 2010 - June 2013
NewToy Inc. August 2010 - December 2010
Weber Shandwick December 2005 - August 2010
Agilix Labs, Inc. January 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Community Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Media Relations, Writing, HTML, Web Development, Photoshop, Community Building, Customer Service, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Event Management, Marketing, Email Marketing, Community Development, Strategy, Community Outreach, Press Releases
Education
Brigham Young University 1998 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Zynga October 2008 - Present
My Digital Works July 2007 - February 2009
Blanding, Boyer & Rockwell, LLP July 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Server Technologies, Agile, Scrum, Continuous Integration, OAuth, Engineering Management, PHP, MySQL, Windows/Linux, Firebug, JIRA, Nagios, Memcached, Membase, JavaScript, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Engineers, Amazon Web Services..., Linux, LAMP, Git, Github, CSS, Agile Methodologies, Nginx, Net Promoter Score, iOS, iOS development, Unit Testing, Productivity Software, PHPUnit, OpenSocial, Smarty, WAMP, Fisheye, Confluence, Bugzilla, Cacti, Munin, HAProxy, CouchDB, MySQL 4/5, Software Project..., RightScale, Atlassian JIRA, Apache, Redis, APIs, NoSQL
Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho 1999 — 2005
BS, Information Systems
Uber July 2014 - Present
Major League Baseball April 2013 - Present
Cape Cod Baseball League February 2008 - Present
Zynga February 2013 - July 2014
comScore, Inc. September 2011 - January 2013
University of Massachusetts Amherst September 2009 - May 2011
Skills
R Statistical..., R, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Mining, SPSS, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Quantitative Analytics, Time Series Analysis, Analytics, SAS programming, Research, Quantitative Research, Survey Design, Big Data, LaTeX, SAS, SQL
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2009 — 2011
MS, Statistics
Bowdoin College
BA, Mathematics
Harvey Mudd College
Groton
Google April 2015 - Present
John Por Design July 2014 - Present
Jimmyjane May 2012 - April 2015
Zynga July 2010 - May 2012
Zynga May 2009 - June 2010
McCall Design Group June 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Sketching, Industrial Design, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Development, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Modeling, Model Making, Illustrator, Design Strategy, CAD, Laser Cutting, Product Development, Rendering, Sewing, Solidworks, Visual Communication, Salesforce.com, E-commerce, Prototyping, Ideation, Outsourcing Management, Start-ups, Magento, MailChimp, 3D Printing, Atlassian JIRA, Splunk, Google Docs, WordPress, RightNow, Email Newsletter Design, OmniGraffle, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, Keynote, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Visualization, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, Web Design, Wireframes
Education
California College of the Arts 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial Design
Lowell High School 2004 — 2008
Rally Health / Audax Health March 2015 - Present
Dating Ring August 2013 - November 2014
Zynga August 2012 - August 2013
Zynga August 2011 - August 2012
Brown University September 2010 - December 2010
Brown University January 2008 - May 2008
Pope 3 Enterprises, LLC. June 2007 - August 2007
Education
Brown University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Fox Lane High School 2002 — 2006
N3TWORK INC May 2015 - Present
Trov Inc. 2014 - Present
Zynga 2013 - May 2015
DeNA 2012 - 2013
ngmoco:) May 2010 - August 2012
BOKU, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Sepialine 2005 - 2009
American Reprographics Company - Planwell 2003 - 2005
Cricket Cola 2001 - 2003
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Applications, Advertising, Monetization, Social Games, Sales, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Devices, Project Management, Product Management, Mobile Marketing, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Games, Digital Media
Education
Bob Jones University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Theology
Aechelon Technology March 2014 - Present
Zynga September 2011 - February 2014
Page 44 Studios December 2008 - September 2011
Vivaty December 2007 - November 2008
BreakAway Games September 2005 - November 2007
Brown University Laboratory for Engineering Man/Machine Systems June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
3D, Visual Studio, Computer Graphics, DirectX, JavaScript, Android, 3D Studio Max, Android Development, OpenGL, CSS, C++, Shaders, Lua, PHP
Education
Brown University 2003 — 2005
Master of Science, Computer Science / Computer Graphics
St. Edward's University 1995 — 1997
BA, BS, English & Philosophy, Computer Science
PerBlue November 2014 - Present
Glu Mobile October 2012 - August 2014
Kabam April 2011 - October 2012
Kabam December 2010 - April 2011
Kabam June 2010 - December 2010
Zynga May 2009 - 2010
Electronic Arts September 2004 - May 2009
Ex'pression College August 2002 - August 2004
Bench: Image, Word, Sound August 2002 - August 2004
Sierra Designs May 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Social Games, Virtual Goods, Product Strategy, Product Management, Service Operations, MMO, Art Direction, Mobile Games, Game Design, User Experience, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, User Interface, Mobile, Video Games, Online Gaming, User-centered Design, Creative Direction, Monetization, Information Architecture, Prototyping, Digital Media, Storyboarding, Production, Social Media, Game Development, Social Networking, Gaming, Agile, Product Development, Concept Development, Concept Design, Virtual Worlds, Online Marketing, Graphic Design, Business Analysis, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., People Management, P&L Management, Gambling, Online Advertising, Mobile Devices, Management, Team Leadership, Computer Games, Casual Games, iPhone
Education
National Taiwan University 1996 — 1997
Accreditation
Brown University 1991 — 1996
BA
Harbin Institute of Technology 1993 — 1994
Accreditation
Hawken High School 1987 — 1991
Ex'pression College for Digital Arts
Zenefits April 2015 - Present
Bite, a global communications, content and community agency June 2014 - April 2015
PR Lab at Boston University January 2014 - May 2014
Lifetime Television June 2013 - August 2013
ID Public Relations June 2012 - August 2012
Zynga June 2011 - August 2011
Common Sense Media June 2010 - August 2010
Common Sense Media June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Facebook, Public Relations, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Media Relations, Twitter, Communication, CisionPoint, Pinterest, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Pitching Stories, Client Service Oriented, Recruiting, Cision, Sourcing, Social Networking, Bit.ly, Google Docs, LinkedIn Recruiter, Google+, HootSuite, Cold Calling
Education
Boston University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
CEA Liberal Arts and Sciences, Barcelona, Spain 2013 — 2013
Castilleja School 2003 — 2010
Wagner Productions August 2011 - Present
HotDog Studio Inc., a subsidiary of NC Soft Corporation May 2012 - August 2013
freelance June 2011 - March 2012
Reliance MediaWorks Ltd. 2011 - 2011
Reliance MediaWorks Ltd. 2011 - 2011
Reliance MediaWorks Ltd. 2011 - 2011
Zynga 2010 - 2010
Disney Consumer Products 2008 - 2009
Cartoon Network 2005 - 2005
Cartoon Network Studios 2002 - 2002
Skills
2D Animation, Storyboarding, Background Art, Character Designs, Digital Illustration, Vector Illustration, Traditional Animation, Animation, Flash, Characters, Illustrator, Photoshop, Digital Painting, Toon Boom, Character Animation, Film, Television, After Effects, Computer Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2000 — 2004
Film/Video, Animation
Zynga July 2011 - Present
Dancing Astronaut September 2010 - August 2012
Workforce Logic for Yahoo! September 2010 - June 2011
Yahoo! June 2010 - September 2010
Collaborative Agent Design Research Center October 2007 - June 2010
Skills
HTML, JavaScript, PHP, CSS, SQL, ActionScript, Java, Subversion, Git
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2011
BS, Computer Science
Firefly Games November 2014 - August 2015
ZQGame July 2014 - December 2014
5th Planet Games August 2011 - July 2014
Zynga December 2010 - August 2011
Nexon America January 2009 - December 2010
g-NET Media July 2008 - December 2008
AVO Talent October 2007 - July 2008
Pandemic Studios April 2007 - October 2007
Electronic Arts December 2006 - October 2007
Westside Rentals 2006 - 2006
Skills
Video Games, Social Games, Game Development, Game Design, Consulting, JIRA, Casual Games, Mobile Games, MMORPG, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, Game Mechanics, PS3, Software Quality..., Wii, Online Gaming, PSP, Agile Project Management, Console, Game Testing, Asset Management, Level Design, Scrum, Mantis, Monetization, Agile Methodologies, Gameplay, Business Development, MMO, Multiplayer, Process Improvement, Audio Editing, Competitve Analysis, Domestic and..., Essential Management..., Future Thinking, Hardware Quality..., Internships, Perforce, Professional Mentoring, Remote Team Management, Sound Forge, Staff Training, Start-ups, Test Cases, Test Planning, User Interface, Video Editing, Writing, Computer Games
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Cinema Production
California Culinary Academy
Associate’s Degree, Culinary
Brown University September 2015 - Present
Zynga June 2015 - August 2015
Skills
Java, Teamwork, Research, Economics, Leadership, Python
Education
Brown University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science-Economics, GPA: 3.80
Renaissance College Hong Kong 2006 — 2013
International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma
Proletariat, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Fiksu December 2012 - December 2013
Zynga April 2012 - October 2012
Zynga October 2011 - April 2012
Weiss Asset Management May 2008 - August 2011
Boston University June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
SQL, Microsoft Excel, Product Management, Statistics, Monetization, Business Modeling, Social Games, Securities Lending, Collateral Management, Financial Modeling, Mobile Games, Web Games, Data Analysis, Agile Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Game Mechanics, Growth Strategies, Mario Kart Coaching
Education
Boston University 2005 — 2008
M.A., B.A., Economics, Mathematics, 3.7 Overall GPA (3.9 Graduate GPA and 3.83 Major GPA)
Google August 2015 - Present
Rhode Island Superior Court January 2015 - May 2015
University of Chicago Booth School of Business September 2014 - December 2014
Zynga June 2014 - August 2014
Brown University January 2014 - May 2014
WebServices June 2013 - October 2013
Brown University August 2012 - September 2013
State of Rhode Island July 2013 - August 2013
Brown University April 2012 - December 2012
Brown University May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, CSS, Fundraising, Customer Service, Time Management, Typing, Python, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Java, Team Leadership, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Teamwork, Scheduling, Facebook, Supervising, Dynamic Programming, Spanish, Public Speaking, Scala, Dreamweaver, x86 Assembly, JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, Drupal, Runtime Analysis, Data Structures, Multiprocessing, Software Design, Software Testing Life..., Stata, MySQL, Twitter
Education
Brown University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science and Political Science, 3.7
Wayne County Community College District 2008 — 2011
Associates of Liberal Arts, Business
Inkster High School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, Core
Fashion Institute of Technology 2008 — 2008
N/A, Technical Art
Uber May 2015 - Present
Evernote September 2013 - May 2015
Zynga June 2009 - September 2013
CHOW.com November 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Project Management, Customer Service, Food, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Menu Development, Catering, Team Building, Management, Social Networking, Leadership, Hospitality, Training, Product Management, Social Media, Strategy, Marketing, Start-ups
Education
California Culinary Academy 2006 — 2007
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
UC Berkeley 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English and Political Science
Walmart June 2015 - Present
Walmart March 2015 - Present
NuGateway Conservative September 2014 - Present
Zynga January 2012 - January 2013
Zynga August 2010 - August 2011
Zynga May 2009 - May 2010
Pit.com January 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Report Writing..., Bug Hunting Post Release, Calm Under Pressure, MMO, Social Games, Moderation, Online Gaming, Facebook, Gaming, Social Networking, Online Communities, Online Moderation, MMORPG, Community Sites, Virtual Worlds, Computer Games, Virtual Goods, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Unity3D, Game Design, Community Management, Gameplay, Mobile Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Level Design, Casual Games, Perforce, Unreal Engine 3, Game Programming, Lua, Wii, JIRA, Monetization, Multiplayer, Localization, iPhone, Community Building, Gaming Industry, Bug Tracking, Console, Digital Distribution, Viral Marketing, User Interface, Video Games
Education
Bryant and Stratton College-Buffalo 1983 — 1984
Mercyhurst College 1981 — 1983
Hotel/Restaurant Management and History
Hamburg Senior High School 1979 — 1981
Telescope Health September 2014 - Present
ShopKeep 2014 - Present
Zynga June 2013 - August 2013
Standard Chartered Bank July 2012 - September 2012
Brown University September 2011 - August 2012
Brown University September 2011 - December 2011
Brown University May 2011 - August 2011
Pulse Engineering April 2009 - August 2009
Skills
C++, OCaml, Scheme, Matlab, Programming, Maple, Mathematica, Research, Science, LaTeX, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Java, French, Simulations
Education
Brown University 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science
Brown University 2009 — 2013
Sc.B, Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace)
Vivek High School 2005 — 2009
Arnold Worldwide January 2014 - February 2014
Arnold Worldwide September 2013 - October 2013
Zynga January 2012 - January 2013
Harmonix Music Systems March 2010 - November 2010
Harmonix Music Systems April 2009 - July 2009
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Prana Lodging LLC) July 2005 - February 2009
Maha Yoga / Center for Stress Mgmt September 2004 - April 2005
The Ground Round Restaurant 2002 - 2003
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Testing, Gameplay, Wii, Management, Game Development, Test Planning
Education
Bristol Community College 2007 — 2009
Business Administration AS, Entrepreneurship
Massasoit Community College 2005 — 2005
Liberal Arts - Science Transfer
Bridgewater - Raynham Regional High School 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, Arts & Sciences
Bristol Community College
Computer Science
Zynga April 2011 - April 2012
Eyemart Express June 2009 - September 2010
Edward Jones 2005 - 2008
Neurosurgical & Spinal Surgery Associates, PC January 1997 - June 2005
Dakota Psychiatry Clinic May 1995 - January 1997
Koch Industries January 1987 - February 1995
Skills
Social Networking, Community Building, Customer Service, Facebook, Community Sites, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Management, Content Strategy, Blogging, Photoshop, Content Management, Customer Satisfaction, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Online Gaming, Online Moderation, Public Relations, Online Advertising, Video Games, User Experience, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Game Design
Education
Black Hills State University
Instacart April 2015 - Present
RunKeeper November 2012 - September 2014
Zynga January 2012 - October 2012
Zynga August 2010 - December 2011
Conduit Labs May 2008 - August 2010
Pixar Animation Studios January 2002 - April 2008
Fraunhofer CRCG 1999 - 2001
Flying Colors June 1998 - September 1998
Skills
Product Management, Analytics, Python, C++, Java, C, HTML, Financial Modeling, Growth Strategies, Viral Marketing, Virtual Goods, Social Games, 3D
Education
Brown University 1997 — 2001
Sc.B., Math/Computer Science
Loomis Chaffee School 1994 — 1997
HS
Atigeo April 2015 - Present
Outerwall February 2013 - Present
Zynga October 2010 - February 2013
Microsoft June 2006 - September 2010
Amazon.com January 2005 - June 2006
The White Rain Corporation 2003 - 2005
The Procter & Gamble Company 2002 - 2003
ABN AMRO Bank NV 1997 - 2000
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1990 - 1998
Skills
Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Go-to-market Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Segmentation, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, Business Development, Mobile Marketing, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Social Media, Brand Development, Corporate Communications, Online Marketing, Customer Insight, P&L Management, Leadership, Media Relations, Direct Marketing, Strategic Thinking, E-commerce, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Management, Marketing Management, Customer Acquisition, Marketing Research, Monetization, Positioning, SEM, Web Analytics, Brand Architecture, Global Marketing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Marketing
Boston University 1991 — 1995
BA, Economics & Int'l Relations
Cherie Gardiner LLC January 2014 - Present
Zynga June 2011 - July 2013
Microsoft October 2004 - June 2011
EMI Music January 2002 - October 2004
ninemsn 1999 - 2001
Skills
Organizational..., Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Strategy, Talent Management, Coaching, Succession Planning, Program Management, Performance Management, Organizational Culture, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Human Resources, Organizational Design, Executive Development, Talent Acquisition, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Team Management
Education
University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy
New Ventures West 2008 — 2009
ICF Coaching, Executive Coaching
California Institute of Integral Studies
Masters, Integral Psychology, Current deferred
Queensland University of Technology 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Business, Behavioral Science/Economics
OpenDNS, part of Cisco June 2015 - Present
OpenDNS August 2011 - June 2015
Zynga April 2011 - August 2011
Facebook May 2010 - April 2011
Salesforce.com September 2007 - April 2010
MTV Networks June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, University Relations, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Screening Resumes, Employer Branding, Recruitment Advertising, Screening, Salesforce.com, Employee Relations, Hiring, Networking, Cloud Computing, Marketing, Cold Calling
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2007
BA, Communication Studies
Storm8 May 2015 - Present
Zynga October 2014 - April 2015
Zynga June 2013 - October 2014
Zynga June 2012 - August 2012
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies May 2010 - August 2011
Turbine April 2007 - May 2010
Bose Corporation June 2006 - April 2007
Education
Boston University Questrom School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Boston College - Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management 2009 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Finance
Syracuse University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering
Brown University Computer Science Department August 2013 - Present
Zynga May 2014 - August 2014
Open Technology Institute at the New America Foundation May 2013 - August 2013
Google June 2013 - June 2013
US Army Research Office June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Java, Python, R, C, Matlab, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Object Oriented Design, CSS Javascript, HTML, Stata, Visual Basic, LaTeX, Linux, Programming, Eclipse
Education
Brown University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Washington-Lee High School 2007 — 2011
Advanced Degree
Fingerprint February 2013 - Present
Nicole Blumberg Photography April 2010 - Present
Zynga February 2012 - February 2013
Rogue Rocket Games August 2011 - February 2012
Sega May 2007 - July 2011
The Plant Recording Studios March 2006 - October 2006
Jelly's Dance Cafe March 2006 - July 2006
Ace Hardware December 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Quality Assurance, Game Design, Sound Design, JIRA, Testing, Photoshop, iPhone, Pro Tools, Sound, Xbox 360, PS3, Unity3D, Test Cases, iOS, Game Development, Mac OS X, Sound Editing, Bug Tracking, Mobile Games, Troubleshooting, Mac, OS X, Soldering, Wireless Microphones, After Effects
Education
Ex'pression College 2004 — 2006
BS, Sound Arts
Cabrillo College 2000 — 2004
AS, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Glass Chart November 2014 - Present
GOcase October 2012 - Present
Anthropos Consulting October 2008 - Present
Zynga October 2010 - October 2012
C1 Consulting March 2010 - September 2010
Stanford University September 2008 - January 2010
The Brookeside Group July 2002 - December 2008
The Ever-Changing Organization May 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Project Management, Data Analysis, Survey Design, Market Research, Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Startup Consulting, Anthropology, Consumer Behavior, Organizational Behavior, Behavioral Science, Customer Loyalty, Customer Insight, Social Games, Customer Engagement, Real Estate Investment, Start-ups, Ethnography, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Consumer Behaviour, eCommerce, Branding & Identity, Product Development, Manufacturing, Mobile Games, Mobile Analytics, User Experience, Cross-functional Team..., Segmentation, Mobile Applications, E-commerce
Education
Stanford University 2003 — 2008
PhD, Anthropological Sciences
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2007
Fellow, Entrepreneurship and Management
Brown University 1998 — 2001
BA, Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences
Lexington High School
The George Washington University
Google 2015 - Present
Zynga November 2012 - March 2015
Zynga March 2012 - November 2012
Zynga August 2011 - March 2012
Telfair Museum of Art January 2011 - February 2012
Nickelodeon 2010 - July 2011
Savannah College of Art and Design January 2011 - March 2011
XCentric Design LLC 2005 - 2010
Nickelodeon August 2008 - December 2008
E! Entertainment Television May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Creative Direction, Interaction Design, User Experience, User Interface Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Devices, User-centered Design, Mobile Applications, Mobile Design, Web Development, Mobile Games, User Interface, Interactive Media, Graphic Design, Animation, Game Design, Wireframes, Video Games, Game Development, Platform Design, Prototyping, Information Architecture, Visual Design, Flash, ActionScript, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2011
MFA, Interactive Design and Game Development
Bowling Green State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science in Technology, Visual Communications Technology - Focus: Interactive Design
Wooster High School 2000 — 2004
Zynga October 2011 - Present
RockYou! October 2010 - September 2011
Electronic Arts 2007 - October 2010
Electronic Arts June 2001 - 2007
Activision 1996 - 2001
Viacom New Media 1995 - 1996
Interplay 1994 - 1995
Skills
Creative Direction, Production, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Public Speaking, Franchise Vision, Creative Branding, Studio Management, Planning, Executive Level..., Franchising, Social Games, Video Games, Computer Games, Game Development, Game Design, Vision
Education
Boston University 1991 — 1994
MFA, Directing
Colorado College 1987 — 1991
BA, Drama & Mathematics, cum laude
Westlake High School 1985 — 1987
HS, magna cum laude
Zynga September 2014 - May 2015
Zynga January 2014 - September 2014
Zynga February 2013 - December 2013
Zynga January 2012 - February 2013
Zynga July 2011 - December 2011
A Well Designed Resume May 2008 - October 2011
The Greenspan Co. / Adjusters International April 2009 - June 2010
Fifty24SF Gallery September 2007 - January 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America 2007 - 2008
Nelson Staffing Solutions June 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Illustration, Branding & Identity, Typography, Vectoring, Type Design, Layout, Game Design, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Video Games, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, CSS, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Digital Illustration, Quality Assurance, Social Games, Bug Tracking, Test Planning, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Metrics Reporting, PS3, Agile Methodologies, Testing, JIRA, Mobile Games, Game Development, Mobile Devices, Scrum, Management, Casual Games, Computer Games, Gameplay, MMO, Online Gaming, Web Development, Leadership, Mobile Applications
Education
California College of the Arts 2007 — 2008
Chabot College 2004 — 2007
American River College 2001 — 2004
Zynga April 2014 - Present
LinkedIn May 2013 - April 2014
Motorola Mobility (a Google owned company) December 2011 - May 2013
Apple August 2010 - September 2011
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco October 2007 - August 2010
Aya Healthcare February 2006 - July 2007
The Culver Group September 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Recruiting, College Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Social Media, Talent Management, Benefits Negotiation, Sales, Social Networking, Cold Calling, Networking, Employee Relations, Management, Resume Writing, Time Management, Leadership, Hiring, Screening, Event Management, Career Counseling, Marketing Communications, Training, Employee Benefits, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Public Speaking, Employee Training, Advertising, Public Relations, Contract Recruitment, Building Relationships, Employer Branding, Screening Resumes, CRM, Job Fairs, Creative Direction, Business Networking, University Relations, Career Development, Executive Search, Strategy, Staffing Services
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2005
BA, Communication Studies
Backflip Studios January 2015 - Present
Backflip Studios April 2013 - Present
Zynga June 2012 - January 2013
Big Huge Games April 2008 - May 2012
Big Huge Games March 2011 - February 2012
Big Huge Games July 2007 - April 2008
Big Huge Games July 2005 - July 2007
Big Huge Games August 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Xbox 360, Gameplay Programming, PS3, Gameplay, Lua, FMOD, Game Design, Perforce, Xbox, DirectX, Game Development, Product Development, Product Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Agile Leadership, Game Mechanics
Education
Brown University class of 2004 2000 — 2004
ScB, Computer Science
Brown University
Major League Baseball Advanced Media October 2014 - Present
Lively August 2013 - October 2014
Zynga March 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Social Games, Video Games, PS3, Casual Games, MMO, Online Gaming, Game Design, Game Development, Release Management, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Wii, MMORPG, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Console, Perforce
Education
California Institute of Integral Studies
Master of Arts (MA), Somatic Psychology
High 5 Games June 2014 - August 2014
Zynga June 2013 - August 2013
Brown University Computer Science Department May 2012 - May 2013
VaporPunk, Inc. March 2012 - May 2013
Brown University Computer Science Department September 2011 - May 2013
Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab June 2012 - August 2012
Brown University Computer Science Department August 2011 - May 2012
TripAdvisor May 2011 - August 2011
Brown University Computer Science Department September 2010 - June 2011
Actor Machine June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Game Development, Computer Science, Game Design, C++, Unity3D, Programming, Python, Android, OpenGL, Eclipse, Storytelling, Linux, Git, Algorithms, Writing
Education
University of Southern California 2013 — 2016
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Interactive Media
Brown University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science
Stuyvesant High School 2005 — 2009
Facebook June 2015 - August 2015
Zynga July 2013 - December 2014
Cisco May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Machine Learning, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Python, C++, C, Natural Language..., Linux, Redis, Java, golang, Open Source, Mobile Applications, Haskell, Shell Scripting, Git, JavaScript, Lua, Scheme, Scala, Web Development
Education
Brown University 2015 — 2016
Master's Degree, Computer Science, 4.0/4.0
Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi 2009 — 2013
B.Tech, Electronics Engineering
Pandora June 2014 - Present
Zite May 2012 - March 2014
Zynga July 2011 - April 2012
Amazon March 2010 - April 2011
Complex Systems Summer School, Santa Fe Institute June 2002 - July 2002
Oracle August 1999 - August 2000
Oracle August 1998 - August 1999
Pretzel Logic Software Inc June 1997 - August 1997
Undergraduate Research Summer Institute, Vassar College May 1996 - August 1996
Skills
Machine Learning, Algorithms, Recommender Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Genetic Algorithms, Python, Java, Evolutionary Computation, Scalability, Linux, Software Development, Artificial Neural..., UML, Theoretical Computer..., Statistics, Matlab, MySQL, MapReduce, SQL, Oracle, OOP, JSP, C/C++, Numpy, Scikit-Learn, Scipy, Cython, Spring, Scheme, S3, SimpleDB, Github, Combinatorial..., Non-Convex Optimization, C++
Education
Brandeis University 2002 — 2009
Ph.D, Computer Science
University of Rochester 2000 — 2002
Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) Department
Vassar College 1994 — 1998
B.A., Computer Science (GPA: 3.97/4.00); Mathematics (GPA:4.0/4.0)
SGN (Social Gaming Network) September 2014 - Present
Playtika Santa Monica (formerly Buffalo Studios) April 2012 - September 2014
Cities of Legend May 2012 - 2013
Zynga February 2012 - April 2012
The Fuzz Academy January 2008 - January 2012
Meteor Games LLC February 2011 - December 2011
webmobile design June 2010 - December 2011
Crest Animation Studios May 2010 - January 2011
Tribal Crossing, Inc. February 2010 - January 2011
PM Studios May 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Concept Design, Illustration, Art, Character Animation, Video Games, Storyboarding, Art Direction, Flash Animation, Illustrator, Photoshop, Character Design, Drawing, 2D, Zbrush, Digital Illustration, Motion Graphics, Digital Art, Traditional Animation, Game Design, Flash, Animation, Social Games, Digital Painting, Conceptual Art, Creative Direction
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2001 — 2006
BFA, Film- Character Animation
Zynga June 2015 - Present
EVA Automation, Inc. October 2014 - June 2015
GREE International, Inc April 2013 - October 2014
thismoment, Inc August 2010 - January 2012
SendMe, Inc. January 2009 - August 2010
Netflix March 2008 - August 2008
Yahoo! June 2007 - March 2008
SendMe, Inc. June 2006 - June 2007
CNET Networks October 2000 - October 2005
GameSpot September 1998 - October 2000
Skills
User Experience, User Interface Design, User Interface, Web Development, Interaction Design, Web Design, Interactive Marketing, User Experience Design, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Mobile Applications, User-centered Design, Online Advertising, Digital Media
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1996
BS, Art & Design
Zynga April 2014 - Present
Santa Rosa Junior College January 2011 - May 2014
NaturalMotion November 2013 - April 2014
CCP August 2013 - November 2013
CCP April 2013 - August 2013
Nihilistic Software April 2010 - December 2012
Sega Studios San Francisco March 2009 - April 2010
Planet Moon November 2008 - March 2009
Totally Games February 2006 - October 2008
Planet Moon Studios November 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Unreal Editor 3, Renderware, Vicious Cycle Engine, Proprietary level..., Maya, 3D Studio Max, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, Nintendo Wii, Proprietary Software, Level Design, Playstation, PS3, Teaching, Mentoring, Unreal Editor, Wii, Game Mechanics, Multiplayer, Game Design, Game Development, Video Games, 3D, Gameplay, College Teaching, Perforce, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Games, Xbox, Animation, Game Scripting, Game Design Documents, Level Building, Game Prototyping, Level Editors, Multiplayer Design, Event Scripting, Game Balance, Playtesting, Texturing, Scripting, MMO, PSP, Mobile Games, Mobile Game Development, Free to Play, Casual Games, Console, Social Games
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1988
B.A., Psychology
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology 1990 — 1992
PhD course work only, Clinical Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies 1988 — 1996
Ph.D. Candidate (all but dissertation), Psychology
LinkedIn September 2014 - Present
LinkedIn July 2013 - September 2014
Zynga February 2013 - July 2013
Zynga August 2012 - January 2013
ICLP May 2011 - August 2012
ICLP November 2009 - May 2011
Liquid Agency July 2009 - September 2009
Cal Poly State University 2007 - 2009
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum June 2008 - August 2008
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2009
BS Business Administration, International Management and Marketing
Groupe Ecole supérieure de Commerce et de Management 2008 — 2008
International Business Exchange
ServiceNow October 2012 - Present
Zynga April 2011 - October 2012
adap.tv November 2007 - April 2011
Franklin Templeton Investments March 2005 - November 2007
Wavelink April 2004 - March 2005
Istante Software September 2002 - April 2004
Talking Blocks January 2001 - September 2002
Xpedior September 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Java, Agile Methodologies, Distributed Systems, Scalability, Software Engineering, XML, Web Services, C++, Cloud Computing, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Web Applications, Mobile Devices, Java Enterprise Edition, Integration
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS
Zynga May 2012 - Present
6waves Lolapps July 2011 - May 2012
Word Fisher Animation Studio November 2009 - January 2011
Zu Chang Art Academy July 2009 - January 2010
Guru Studio March 2009 - June 2009
Crush & Burn Apparel August 2008 - February 2009
PChome Online February 2007 - June 2008
Sony Community Art Program September 2004 - May 2005
Sharon Wu Production September 2002 - October 2002
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe..., Visual Development, Conceptual Art, Prop Design, Digital Painting, Character Design, Layout, Social game design, Art Direction, Photoshop, Game Design, Character Animation, Illustrator, Traditional Animation, Character Designs, Illustration, Visual Arts
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2001 — 2005
BFA, Character Animation
Laguna College of Art and Design 1999 — 2000
illustration/ animation
Valley Forge Military Academy & College 1996 — 1999
High School
Zynga February 2014 - Present
Zynga January 2013 - February 2014
Tremor Video August 2012 - January 2013
BuzzFeed March 2011 - August 2012
Yahoo! June 2005 - February 2011
Electronic Arts 2000 - 2005
CBS Interactive December 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Interactive Advertising, Display Advertising, Sales, Sales Management, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Mobile Advertising, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Mobile Devices, New Media, Online Advertising, Rich Media, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Strategy, Online Marketing, SEM, Strategic Partnerships, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Media Buying, Ad Networks
Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science, Political Theory
EA 2014 - Present
Zynga 2012 - 2014
Wild Needle 2011 - 2012
EA 2010 - 2011
Xfire, part of MTV Networks 2006 - 2010
Santa Fe Christian Schools 2004 - 2006
Skills
Game Development, Mobile Games, Video Games, Game Design, Casual Games, Social Games, Online Gaming, Product Management, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Mobile Devices, User Interface, Monetization, MMO, Gameplay, Wii, Scrum
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Computer Science
Dropbox August 2014 - Present
Zynga June 2013 - August 2013
Zynga June 2012 - August 2012
MrNussbaum.com July 2009 - May 2011
FaceChipz 2009 - 2010
Skills
Flash, PHP, Python, Programming, HTML, Game Development, Event Planning, Game Design, Software Development, Java, Software Engineering, ActionScript, Computer Science
Education
Brown University 2010 — 2014
Computer Science Sc. B, Computer Science, Business
Zynga September 2014 - Present
Kabam February 2014 - September 2014
Electronic Arts July 2012 - January 2014
Sega of America, Inc. July 2007 - March 2012
Logitech July 2006 - July 2007
LucasArts July 2004 - July 2006
Loomis Group July 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Video Games, Ethnography, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Business Insights, Focus Groups, Strategic Planning, Segmentation, Advertising Research, Competitive Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Product Marketing
Education
Burke Institute
Market Research
UC Berkeley Extension
Marketing and Fiction Writing
Boston College
English
University of California, Berkeley
English and Ethnic Studies
Institute for Shipboard Education
Semester at Sea Student
Electronic Arts (EA) June 2014 - Present
KIXEYE November 2013 - June 2014
Zynga March 2012 - November 2013
Republic of Fun March 2008 - March 2012
Real Networks February 2006 - July 2008
Divine Comedy Productions March 2004 - July 2008
Microsoft (Excel Data Corp) March 2004 - September 2005
NDL June 2003 - February 2004
IBM May 2002 - August 2002
S3 Graphics May 1997 - November 2001
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, PHP, Perl, JavaScript, Modeling, HTML5, Game Design, Production, Writing, Game Development, Business Development, Personal Drive, Energetic Leader, Project Management, Humor, HTML 5, Management Style, Video Games, Scrum, Strategy, Casual Games, Monetization, Flash, 3D
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Venture Capital, Entreprenuership
Brigham Young University 1991 — 1997
BS, Computer Science and Math
Hong Kong International School 1985 — 1988
diploma, High School
Multimedia Games April 2012 - Present
Zynga April 2011 - April 2012
Sony Online Entertainment August 2010 - March 2011
CompuCom-Excell Data January 2010 - April 2010
Aaron's January 2009 - November 2009
Volt Technical Resources October 2008 - January 2009
FedEx Ground August 2008 - October 2008
FedEx Ground November 2007 - August 2008
FedEx Ground October 2006 - November 2007
FedEx Ground October 2004 - October 2006
Skills
Quality Assurance, 3D Studio Max, Testing, Animation, Software Documentation, Windows, Visio, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Test Planning, Team Management, MMO, Test Automation, JIRA, Software Quality..., Manual Testing
Education
Texas State Technical College 2004 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Digital Media Design
Blinn College 1998 — 2003
Texas A&M University 1997 — 1998
ME, Physics, Calculus
AmTote International July 2014 - Present
Doodle Ink LLC June 2012 - Present
DoodleInkLLC June 2012 - Present
Disneyxd.disney.com January 2013 - February 2013
PBS Kids Sprout April 2012 - May 2012
Zynga January 2011 - February 2012
Firaxis Games March 2008 - January 2011
BreakAway Games February 2007 - March 2008
Houghton-Mifflin Corp August 2003 - March 2007
“Light and The Sufferer” April 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Character Animation, Game Design, Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Social Games, Illustration, Computer Games, Game Art, Flash, Art Direction, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Concept Design, Digital Illustration, User Interface, Texturing, Art, Xbox 360, Maya, Conceptual Art, Unreal Engine 3, Environment Art, Zbrush, Computer Animation, Texture Painting, Level Design, PS3, Low Poly Modeling, User Interface Design, Gameplay, Cinematics, UV mapping, 3D, Unreal Editor, UV Mapping
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1991 — 1994
Master, Experimental Animation
Manhattanville College 1986 — 1990
BFA, Fine Art
Adobe November 2013 — August 2015
Zynga July 2013 — October 2013
Zynga July 2012 — December 2012
Global Logic May 2011 — July 2011
Skills
Java, Python, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, C, Linux, C++, Data Structures, CSS, Shell Scripting, Algorithms, HTML5, Programming, Ruby on Rails, ActionScript, HTML 5, SQL, C/C++, Node.js, Android Development, iOS Development, Android, MySQL, Matlab, Eclipse, Software Development
Education
University of California, San Diego 2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Computer Science
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 2009 — 2013
Information Systems, Computer Science, CGPA 8.85/10
Zynga August 2014 - May 2015
Evernote December 2011 - June 2014
Egnyte April 2011 - December 2011
Oxygen Cloud, Inc. (was LeapFILE, Inc). June 2010 - April 2011
Dark and Stormy Software 2010 - 2010
Apple Inc. 2005 - 2010
LANDesk Software, an Avocent company 2003 - 2004
Prosoft Engineering, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Iomega Corporation 1995 - 1999
Novell 1990 - 1995
Skills
Objective-C, Cocoa, C++, C, Public Speaking, iPhone, iPhone development, Mac OS X, Google Analytics, OS X, iOS, Software Development, iOS development, Cloud Computing, User Interface Design, Subversion, Mobile Applications, Git, Python, Software Engineering, User Interface, iOS Development
Education
Brigham Young University 1984 — 1990
B.S., Computer Science
Pivotal Software, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Pivotal Software, Inc. April 2014 - October 2014
Disney Interactive at The Walt Disney Company January 2013 - March 2014
Zynga April 2011 - January 2013
eBay August 2009 - March 2011
eBay November 2004 - October 2009
CSG Systems May 2000 - November 2004
Pinnacol Assurance December 1998 - May 2000
Kaiser Permanente May 1994 - December 1998
Skills
Software Development, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, OLAP, ERP, Product Management, E-commerce, Agile Methodologies, Analytics, Agile Project Management, Scrum, Software Project..., Unix, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Applications, Program Management, Strategy, Integration, CRM, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Management
Education
Boston College
BA, Economics
Boston College
BA, Theology
University of Colorado
MS, Information Systems
University of Colorado
MBA
Idle Cars March 2015 - Present
YPlan February 2014 - Present
Hailo August 2013 - November 2013
Zynga March 2012 - June 2013
OMGPOP December 2010 - March 2012
Noisy Puppet, LLC December 2009 - June 2011
Independent Contractor June 2009 - December 2009
Harmonix Music Systems March 2007 - June 2009
SONiVOX May 2005 - March 2007
Cakewalk May 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Python, SQL, Git, Linux, C++, Objective-C, User Interface Design, Mobile Devices, Java, Game Design, Game Development, Gameplay, Scripting, Unix Shell Scripting, Perforce, Jenkins, Cocos2d, Video Games, Mobile Applications, Scrum
Education
New York University 1999 — 2001
MS
Boston University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Electronic Arts (EA) July 2012 - August 2015
Zynga 2011 - 2012
Electronic Arts May 2007 - July 2011
Real Networks 2002 - 2006
Microsoft bCenteral 2001 - 2001
Digitas 1999 - 2000
Skills
User Experience, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Art Direction, User Interface, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Information Architecture, Mobile Applications, Flash, Graphic Design, Typography, Video Games, Graphics, User Experience Design, ActionScript, E-commerce, CSS
Education
California College of the Arts 2004 — 2006
University of Florida 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's of Science, Journalism/Public Relations
Expect Labs September 2014 - December 2014
VMware August 2013 - September 2014
Microsoft October 2012 - August 2013
Zynga November 2009 - September 2012
Electronic Arts November 2006 - November 2009
McKinsey and Company May 2005 - November 2006
Weller and Grossman Productions May 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Recruiting, HR Policies, Strategy, Interviews, Human Resources, Hiring, Leadership, Onboarding, Marketing, Temporary Placement
Education
Boston University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Electronic Arts (EA) July 2014 - Present
TinyCo May 2013 - June 2014
Killing My Lobster January 2006 - June 2014
Zynga June 2012 - May 2013
Killing My Lobster May 2010 - April 2012
VIA Magazine July 2009 - February 2010
Animated State April 2006 - July 2009
Diablo Magazine September 2008 - June 2009
Rollick Guides September 2008 - January 2009
Ten Fold Design January 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Social Media, Copy Editing, Blogging
Education
California College of the Arts 2001 — 2005
BA, Illustration & Design
Holy Names High School 1998 — 2001
Bay Mountain Martial Arts
One Kings Lane February 2014 - Present
Zynga November 2009 - January 2014
The Nielsen Company September 2005 - October 2009
Education
Bucknell University 2001 — 2005
UMBC January 2015 - Present
Artemic Games LLC June 2013 - Present
Zynga January 2011 - February 2013
Firaxis Games July 2008 - January 2011
Metaversatility June 2007 - June 2007
St. Alphonsus Church June 1998 - August 2006
Self-employed March 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Video Games, Gameplay, Level Design, Social Games, Multiplayer, Computer Games, Unity3D, Game Mechanics, Flash, Scripting, System Design, Game Balance, Gameplay Programming, Unreal Editor, Online Gaming, Casual Games, Unreal Engine 3, Mobile Games, MMORPG, Console, Perforce
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2008
M.F.A ., Game Design & Development
Brown University 2002 — 2006
BA, Music and Applied Mathematics
Zynga February 2015 - Present
Crossfit Potrero Hill 2013 - Present
Zynga March 2014 - February 2015
Crossfit Golden Gate 2012 - 2014
ARCADIS 2012 - 2013
Genencor Int'l July 2003 - April 2012
Environmental Protection Agency 2002 - 2003
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Biotechnology, Ecotoxicology, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, Analytical Chemistry, GLP, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Protein Chemistry
Education
University of California, Davis 1999 — 2003
B.S., Environmental Toxicology
Butte College
Trinity Ventures March 2014 - Present
San Francisco Ballet ENCORE! June 2011 - Present
Zynga November 2013 - March 2014
Zynga July 2013 - November 2013
Zynga May 2012 - November 2013
DreamWorks Animation July 2010 - May 2012
Mongabay.com January 2008 - May 2012
Boston University School of Management September 2009 - May 2010
Boston University School of Management September 2008 - May 2010
DreamWorks Animation June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Web Strategy, Transmedia, Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, Unix, PowerPoint, Excel, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Outlook, SPSS, Final Draft, Ballet, stilt walking, Scuba Diving, Tightrope Walking, Microsoft Excel, OS X, Strategy, Management, Advertising, Online Marketing, Entertainment
Education
Boston University 2008 — 2010
MS, Media Ventures
Boston University Questrom School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Concentration: Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Drama, Minor :Business Administration
Palo Alto High School 1998 — 2001
Hillview Middle School
Hillview Middle School
SmartShoot May 2013 - Present
Zynga August 2011 - April 2013
Edison Electric Institute March 2007 - July 2009
Acquisition Solutions, Inc. August 2005 - February 2007
Strategic Point Financial Advisors 2003 - 2004
Skills
Java, C++, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, SQL, CSS, C, AJAX, Linux, jQuery, Software Development, Databases, Web Development, Programming, JSP, Unix, Apache, J2EE, Tomcat, Spring, Hibernate, Agile Methodologies, Android, Python, Ruby, Subversion, Scheme, Pension Schemes, Scheme Design, Schemes Of Arrangement, Web Applications, Color Schemes, Scalability Testing, Scalability, Scalable Web..., Scala, Scalable Architecture, Scales, Facial Expressions
Education
Brown University
AB, Computer Science
Merlo Station NRST 1993 — 1997
High School Diploma
Zynga February 2013 - Present
Zynga January 2010 - February 2013
Martha Sue Art & Design June 2004 - April 2010
Rocket Paper Scissors, LLC July 2007 - May 2008
WagerWorks 2002 - 2004
Bluemountain.com 2000 - 2002
Skills
Illustration, Flash, Animation, Drawing, Gaming, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Games, Graphic Design, Video Games, Art Direction, Flash Animation, Web Design, Character Animation, Illustrator, Game Design, Interaction Design, User Interface, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Game Development, Concept Design, Mobile Games
Education
California College of the Arts 1992 — 1996
BFA, Film/Video and Painting
Pinterest April 2015 - Present
Zynga August 2014 - April 2015
Zynga December 2013 - August 2014
Zynga November 2012 - December 2013
Zynga February 2012 - November 2012
Zynga July 2011 - February 2012
Zynga April 2010 - July 2011
Zynga May 2009 - April 2010
Ernst & Young January 2006 - March 2008
Skills
SOX, Revenue Recognition, Accounting, Auditing, US GAAP, CPA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Controls, GAAP, Financial Modeling, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, SEC Filings
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2005
BS, Business Admin. - Public Accounting, Financial Management
IBM Commerce August 2015 - Present
Zynga July 2014 - May 2015
Zynga June 2013 - June 2014
Golden Gate University March 2012 - June 2013
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency November 2008 - September 2011
Scheidt & Bachmann USA February 2005 - November 2008
BayLink Inc June 2001 - February 2005
Teradyne February 2000 - 2002
Teradyne Inc February 2000 - May 2001
Skills
PMO, Program Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Project Planning, MS Project, PMP, Coaching, Agile Project Management, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Certified Scrum Master..., Waterfall Project..., Scheduling, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Office, Risk Management, RFP, Process Improvement, Visio, Contract Management, Operations Management, Executive Management, Business Analysis, Analysis, Customer Service, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Planning, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Product Development, Engineering, Proposal Writing, Windows, Contract Negotiations, Continuous Improvement, Business Process..., Documentation, Mentoring, PARCS, Excel, Word, Access, Transportation, Business Process, Process Development, Management, Project Management
Education
California State University-East Bay 2002 — 2004
MS, Telecommunication Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 1999
BSEE, Electrical Engineer
Jaunt VR December 2014 - Present
Zynga March 2012 - Present
Zynga December 2012 - December 2014
Zynga October 2011 - March 2012
Zynga April 2009 - September 2011
Zynga December 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Video Games, Social Games, Monetization, Product Management, Game Development, Gambling, User Interface, User Experience, MMO, Mobile Games, Product Marketing, Analytics, User Interface Design, Product Planning, Scrum
Education
Northeastern University 2006 — 2006
Associate's degree, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Brandeis University 2001 — 2005
BA, Political Science, Economics
Mixpanel August 2013 - Present
Timehop April 2012 - December 2012
Zynga May 2009 - April 2012
Public Display January 2009 - May 2009
GoVoteAbsentee May 2008 - September 2008
West Coast Asset Management May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Swift, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, Web Applications, PHP, pizza, LAMP, Web Development, stuff, Photoshop, Jazz Dance, Coffee, Front-end, Ruby, Git, Dance, Badboy
Education
Brown University 2004 — 2008
B.A., Computer Science
MonkeyBrains June 2013 - Present
Zynga May 2012 - December 2012
Foodhacking.com July 2006 - March 2012
Zynga February 2010 - September 2010
Beck CADD March 2002 - March 2006
Santos & Urrutias Structural Engineers September 2000 - August 2001
Beck CADD November 1998 - July 2000
Beck CADD July 1995 - November 1998
Skills
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Community, Social Media, Online Gaming, JIRA, vBulletin, Facebook, Community Management, Online Moderation, Community Engagement, CAD, Windows, Quality Assurance, Video Games, User Interface Design, Customer Service, Marketing, HTML, Project Management, Conditional Use Permits
Education
Women's Technical Institute 1993 — 1994
Certification, Manual and Computer Drafting
Bunker Hill Community College 1992 — 1993
Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Everett High School 1987 — 1991
Diploma, Academic, Business
Big Huge Games April 2013 - Present
Zynga February 2011 - March 2013
Software Consortium August 2000 - October 2011
The Seva Group August 1999 - August 2000
Breakaway Solutions August 1998 - August 1999
Education
University of Florida 1996 — 1998
Masters, Mathematics
Brown University 1988 — 1992
Bachelors, Applied Mathematics/Environmental Studies
Facebook June 2015 - September 2015
Zynga June 2012 - September 2014
Siemens Corporate Reseach And Technologies,Bangalore January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
C, C++, Java, Algorithms, Haskell, PHP, COQ
Education
University of California, San Diego 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science
Birla Institute of Technology and Science 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. Hons), Computer Science
Bishop Cotton Boys' School,Bangalore 2006 — 2008
Science, 12th
Bloom Ready April 2013 - Present
YouTube March 2015 - Present
Gap Inc./Old Navy May 2014 - November 2014
UniversityNow, Inc. September 2012 - March 2014
Udacity, Inc. December 2011 - August 2012
Zynga February 2011 - June 2011
Yahoo! November 2009 - January 2011
Volume Inc. September 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, User Interface Design, User Experience, Visual Design, Interaction Design, User Research, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Creative Suite, Collaboration, After Effects, Graphic Design, Typography, Iterative Design, Agile Methodolgy, User Experience Design, Wireframes, Paper Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Remote User Testing, User Experience Testing, Creative Direction, Web Design
Education
California College of the Arts 2007 — 2009
BFA, Graphic Design/ Web Design / Motion Graphics
Zynga February 2011 - Present
The Pumpkin Betrayal June 2010 - February 2011
NetApp August 2007 - June 2010
Brown U. Center for Computing and Visualization June 2006 - August 2006
Brown University October 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Algorithms, Software Engineering, File Systems, Game Development, PHP, ActionScript, Scalability
Education
Brown University 2003 — 2007
Sc.B, Computer Science
HBO March 2015 - Present
HBO April 2014 - Present
HBO October 2012 - April 2014
Zynga February 2011 - October 2012
Microsoft Corporation November 2010 - February 2011
Microsoft Corporation August 2007 - November 2010
Skills
Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, Scalability, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Java, Object Oriented Design
Education
Brown University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Guggenheim Partners December 2012 - Present
Zynga February 2011 - December 2012
Campbell and Company June 2006 - January 2011
Skills
ActionScript, C#, Big Data, Software Engineering, XML, Facebook API, PHP, SQL, Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, AJAX, Equities, SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET, MongoDB, Oracle, T-SQL, JSON, Managed Futures, Currencies, Commodities, Index funds, Node.js, Matlab, R, MariaDB, Visual Studio, Open Source, Dataflow Architecture, Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Investing, Machine Learning
Education
Boston College 1994 — 1998
BA, Computer Science
Zynga July 2015 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Social Media, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Financial Accounting, PowerPoint
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2011
BS Business Administration, Accounting
HP Software July 2013 - Present
Zynga May 2009 - June 2013
Retail Custom Solutions August 2006 - October 2008
Ebay August 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Social Games, Product Management, Mobile Devices, Mobile Applications, User Experience, Cross-functional Team..., E-commerce, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Management, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Business Strategy, Monetization, Agile Web Development, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, Photoshop, Multivariate Testing, A/B testing
Education
University of Utah 1995 — 2003
BFA
Brooks Institute of Photography
Zynga September 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods July 2012 - August 2014
Johnson & Johnson 2011 - 2011
Liberty Mutual Insurance July 2006 - May 2010
Education
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Consumer Marketing ;Marketing Analytics
Boston College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics; International Studies