JULIO TORRES

** ********* **** ( Berkeley Ca. ***05

510-***-**** ( acgbp4@r.postjobfree.com

VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION ( EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Multi-award-winning executive with history driving development of global

models of excellence in entertainment spanning from small games to AAA

products, industry-leading franchises, and blockbuster multimedia events.

. Create and transform ideas into top tier realities, spearheading

strategic visions and roadmaps to success.

. Dominate competitors in aggressive markets, innovating state-of-the-art

concepts, features, and capabilities.

. Tackle obstacles and challenges, devising precise solutions,

alternatives, and resource allocations.

. Save time, energy, and costs, designing unique development tools and

project management methodologies.

. Build, mentor, and lead best-in-class teams, inspiring ingenuity to

continually push boundaries of possibilities.

AAA Products ( UX Design ( Vision & Concept Development ( Quality Control (

Web Design ( P&L

Risk Analysis ( Project Scoping ( IP Evaluations ( Agile / Waterfall (

Social Media ( Complex Problem Solving

Cross Team Building & Mentoring ( Music ( Media & Public Relations (

Multimedia Events ( MAC / Win

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BlueGiant Interactive, Hyderabad India ( 2011 - current

Mid-sized Start-up Company focused on RTS titles and mobile games, mobile

F2P games, AAA IP's and new IP's for multi-platforms.

VP of Production

Key consultant and executive for "Tryst", and 3 unannounced iOS and Android

game titles. Created a QA process and implemented it in the product road

map. Oversaw and improved on production practices. Created, clarified and

solidified key design pillars. Key contributor to the UX design and user

experience for MAC, PC's and hand held devices. Communication hub for cross

discipline teams. Created Marketing/Publishing plans. Set-up an outsourcing

pipeline. Created and outlined new game concepts and pitches for new IP.

Released F2P games for iOS and Android specific to the Indian Culture.

(I.E. Chotah Bheem)

Fearless Studios, Mill Valley, California ( 2010 - 2011

Start-up Company focused on AAA products for multi-platform games.

VP of Production

Key contributor for the creation and production of prototypes, user

experience and demos used to pitch large scale publishers and developers.

Senior member of the due diligence committee. Result: Fearless was bought

by Kabam.

LUCASARTS, San Francisco, California ( 1998 - 2010

Multimedia company privately owned by George Lucas focused on AAA high-

budget projects and renowned works of art in all entertainment forums.

Executive Producer & Project Lead

Oversaw and mobilized all aspects of creative vision and development for

multiple concurrent large-scale projects. Managed, coached, and directed

~12 direct reports at all levels; included UX Design, Quality Control,

Front End Engineering, Core Engineering, Audio, Production, Art, and

Gameplay Design. Managed and supervised project teams of +100 people.

Oversaw, and provided project direction, input, and prioritizations.

Developed team building activities and social events to galvanize team

unity. Interfaced with, updated, and strategized support and continuous

improvements for all departments with executive colleagues. Created

enhanced new processes with focus on on-screen deliverables. Helped team

leaders with any complex issues. Tested and provided feedback on company

and competitor games. Coordinated with QA, PR and Marketing personnel on

strategies and new initiatives. Served as primary liaison with 1st parties

such as Microsoft and Sony, and 3rd party developers.

Link to Sample Content:

The Force Unleashed II ( The Force Unleashed I: Ultimate Sith Edition

( TFU Vanity Fair ( Star Wars Galaxies

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Achievements:

. Championed Quality Control processes, communication and cross discipline

collaboration within the internal studio, as well as created and drove

cross studio and international efforts to release large scale AAA

products on time, on budget and with the best possible quality.

. Senior key contributor to Star Wars franchise (s) including 17 titles for

online, PC, MAC, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, Xbox, hand held, PS3, and Xbox

360. Short and long-term strategic planning, storytelling, episodic

content, revolutionary and evolutionary play with major focus on user

experience.

. Achieved 100% success rate on all projects under my leadership: on-time,

on budget, and to studio quality objectives.

. Championed the UX Design focused on a wide range of audiences.

Consistently iterated on usability, created and implemented processes and

tests to improve development efforts.

. Main communication hub between complex cross discipline efforts, assured

clarity and consistent milestone deliveries on a solid cadence.

. Produced and/or co-produced multiple 1st-of-their-kind franchises such as

Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, Star Wars: Knights of the Old

Republic, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

. Leader, "publishing producer", and studio wide central communications hub

for small, medium and/or large budgeted flagship titles privy to multi-

media treatment (I.E. multi-platform digital distribution, web content,

TV spots, trailers, comics, novelizations, toys and many other licensing

deals)

. Consistently raised the bar on Product Development, QA, PR and

Publishing.

. Senior member of the "due diligence committee" designed to evaluate and

contract 3rd party studios for the development of Star Wars titles: "The

Old Republic" (Bioware), "The Force Unleashed" franchise (Krome Studios,

n-Space, Aspyr, LucasArts Singapore)

Key Enhancements:

. Transformed a complex production process and core user experience (UX),

into a streamlined production line using Agile and Waterfall

methodologies. Applied strong team work techniques promoting

collaborative effort and smart iteration.

. Played pivotal role in transforming The Force Unleashed into the largest

and most lucrative worldwide Star Wars multimedia event in LucasArts'

history including multi-platform digital game (s), figures, comics,

novels, toys, and collector's editions etc.

. Eliminated ~$300K per quarter in costs while increasing artists'

productivity by 25%, developing innovative tools for rapid and effective

iteration.

. Elevated the importance of QA directly managing QA teams, improving

processes, cross discipline communications. Created a culture where QA

became an integral part of the studio, and a positive contributor in all

development efforts.

. Created the first-of-its-kind QA process at LucasArts that included both

internal and international QA resources. In-sourcing and outsourcing

allowing team (s) to work effectively 24 hours a day, while installing a

"life-work-balance" concept and execution in the studio.

. Created and implemented a studio wide "best practices due diligence

platform" to use for contracting 3rd party developers.

. Instilled a "rapid prototype" mentality that helped quickly evaluate and

wisely choose the best possible features to support our key pillars.

. Accelerated development time, evaluating and hiring 3rd party turn-key

solutions. (Effectively outsourced where ever necessary).

Awards & Honors:

. Earned solid reputation in LucasArts and industry for consistently

releasing major money-making titles, and for high-impact leadership style

which enabled employees to continually grow and be challenged.

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(LUCASARTS, Executive Producer & Project Lead, Awards and Honors cont.)

. Honored with 3 awards for excellence and successful franchise releases:

Jedi Knight Award, Ultimate Sith Award, and Jedi Forge Award.

EDUCATION

Music Theory

University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Cross Discipline Leadership

Efficient Large-Medium-Small Team Management

Quality Control

Mentor

Pillar and Goal Setting Studio and Product

Large Scale PR and Marketing Presentations

Music Composition & Conducting

Classical Piano & Choral Performances

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=2720466&trk=tab_pro

GAME TITLES

Tryst (Online PC) - Chotah Bheem (iOS and Android)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (PS3 & Xbox 360)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition (PC and MAC)

Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided + 6 expansions (Online PC)

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Xbox & PC)

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (PC & Xbox)

Star Wars: Best of PC - Star Wars Competition (PC)

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance (Online PC)

Star Wars: Racer Ep. 1 (PC, Xbox, MAC and Dreamcast)

Star Wars: Episode 1 Obi-Wan's Adventures (Xbox)

Star Wars: Force Commander (PC)

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D (Nintendo 64)

Star Wars: Jedi Knight (PC)

Pit Droids (Lucas Learning) (MAC - PC)

Monkey Island 2 (PC)

Grim Fandango (MAC and PC)

Insider's Guide (MAC and PC)

Behind the Magic (MAC and PC)

AWARDS

Jedi Knight Award

Ultimate Sith Award

Jedi Forge Award

***Bilingual fluency in English & Spanish***

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