Stephen F Stringer

Qualifications

Software & Web Development

· Over twelve years of software and website development and production leadership

· Led dozens of projects for clients around the world (examples at stringersites.com)

· Developed proprietary and efficient Content Management Systems for various needs

· Expertise in the design and implementation of efficient pipelines, toolsets, and interfaces

· A proven ability to master new tools and techniques to solve problems creatively

· A proven ability to plan and lead efficient and successful projects

Technical

· Programming languages include PHP, MySQL, ActionScript, JavaScript, and Ruby

· Expertise in AJAX, DHTML, XHTML and CSS WC3 standards and techniques

· Expertise with major graphical applications (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)

· Expertise using advanced web authoring tools (e.g. Dreamweaver MX, BBEdit, etc.)

· Experience setting up and maintaining scalable Apache, MySQL web back-end systems

Management

· Lead large and small software development teams using proven management techniques

· A proven ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently

· Experience in working with both internal teams and with external developers

· Developed and managed new product lines, intellectual properties & franchises

· Expertise in maintaining and extending existing franchises

Experience

2004 – Current StringerSites.com Dallas, Texas

Principal

· Development of custom web-based solutions for clients around the world.

2000 - 2004 Atari, Inc. Dallas, Texas

Senior Project Manager (Senior Producer)

· Lead and managed teams from 5 to 50 people through all phases of development

· Wrote and developed new tools and pipelines enabling more efficient production

· Responsible for the establishment and evangelism of company-wide development standards, templates, and procedures

1998 - 2000 Electronic Arts Seattle, Washington

Project Manager (Producer)

· Lead Designer responsibilities for versions of the Need for Speed racing franchise

· Responsible for the timely creation of successful games and franchises

· Developed and maintained working relationships with people and groups throughout EA

1995 - 1998 Activision Los Angeles, California

Project Manager (Producer)

· Responsible for production of all Raven products from Hexen II to Star Trek: Elite Force

· Responsible for post-acquisition production integration of Raven Software with Activision

· P&L and production responsibilities for over twenty-five products of varying complexity and risk for Activision’s internal, OEM, and external studios

· Managed external projects as well as internal teams and resources

Education and Training

1993 - 1995 The University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

MBA - Emphasis on information technology and strategic planning

1987 - 1991 Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana

BA - Majored in English with honors; minors in film & photography

1999-2000 Electronic Arts Redwood Shores, California

Leadership Development Program – Emerging Studio Leaders – intensive 6-month program focusing on effective management & leadership techniques, game industry-specific financial planning, and cross-functional training