Biography

Amazon, Palo Alto - Director, Software Development August 2016 - August 2019 Responsible for game team creation, Technical Direction, and shipped The Grand Tour Game and Twitch Sings. Developed and led A+ recruiting for Amazon Games and Services. Moved Lumberyard from Beta to ship-ready console game engine. Electronic Arts, Redwood City - Vice President Technology

Oct 1988 - May 2016 EA Executive responsible for launch titles on all Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo consoles from 1993 to 2016. Achieved 40% market share at launch on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Created EA Tech which was responsible for 35%+ common code across all EA titles. Chaired CTO Council across 17 EA Studios. Individual contributor, Programmer and/or Technical Director on over 70 titles, 145 SKUs. Technical Director for the formation of hit franchises FIFA Soccer, John Madden Football, and NHL. Vice President Technology (2008-2016) Vice President, CTO, World Wide Studios (2000-2007) Vice President, CTO, Redwood Shores Parkway (1999) Chief Technology Officer, San Mateo (1998) Vice President Technology (1997) Director of Technology (1994-1996) Manager, Tools and Technical Direction (1993) Manager, Tools and Technical Support (1992) Technical Director (1988 - 1991)

ACTIVITIES Avid Gamer, Gourmet Chef, Aviator, Aloha Shirt Collector, Mixologist, Ukulele Player, World Traveller, Photographer, Stand-Up Paddle Boarder, Electric Vehicle Advocate
- IMDb mini biography by: Scott Cronce