This was an essay I wrote for my MBA regarding the use of data analytics in the production of video games.
Producer in the Games Industry
I started my blog in 2012 (the final year of my games degree) in order to journal my story, in the hopes that others can learn from my experiences and the advice that has been shared to me. I hope you find the information here useful.
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Analytics in the Real World: Successful Production in Video Games
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Interview by Ashley Stang: An Occupation in Games
Ashley Stang, from St. Petersburg College in Florida, interviewed myself and a few other developers on what it is like to work in games, and how we got there. Her entire essay will be out soon, but for now, here is my interview. Thanks, Ashley!
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Avoiding Conflict, Crisis and Disaster In Game Development
In this MBA paper I examine and compare the similarities between Dr. Mark Maier’s Leadership Insights From The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster to conflict that arises in game studios.
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Moving Up The Ranks In The Creative Industry
This was a paper that I did for my MBA regarding promotion in entertainment companies. Please note that many of the anecdotes and examples in this text have been based on my personal experiences alone, and my not reflect the entirety of the companies.