Manager Engineering

JAMES R. CHANCE

Reno, NV ***** • **************@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/jameschance1/ • 775-***-****

Objective: Manager Engineering position

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Managed Third Party Game companies with a 95% on time delivery of product to market.

• Responsible for quality assurance/quality control functions and project management.

• Supported planning, budget development and management processes for the Global Game

Quality Department.

• Resource person for Nevada and GLI regulatory compliance and any necessary integration of

government regulatory requirements.

• Created, monitored and maintained all department schedules.

• Established hardware requirement for new software.

• Detailed documentation of systems and procedures.

• Ensured change control was properly carried out on all projects with perspective owners of the

project.

• Strong leadership of associate resources across multiple teams and disciplines.

• 8 years successful experience using Management by Objectives (MBO).

• Responsible for 70% of core game development resulting in over $400 million in gross revenues.

• Management duties include hiring, training, coaching, counseling and evaluating performance of

direct reports

International Game Technology (IGT), Reno, NV August 2000 - April 2014

Global Game Studios Senior Quality Manager, 2012–2014

Recruited, interviewed, trained and hired a staff of 12 with 0% turnover in the first 24 months of operation.

• Responsible for all Global Game Quality at IGT from a players prospective.

• Comprehensive Monthly presentation to senior executives on the over all game studio quality.

• Worked closely with all senior executives and studio management to establish relationships,

promote team awareness and cohesiveness.

• Responsible for saving over $2 million by identifying defects earlier in the Software Development

Lifecycle (SDLC).

Software Engineering Manager/Third Party Studio Manager, 2007–2012

Managed staff of 30, implementing and running analysis on all software projects throughout the Software

Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Communicated daily with external Third Parties Studios and resolved

issues on each game, determining design, implementation, quality, and release to sales.

• Produced 70% of all core slot games in FY09-FY10, generating up to $400M/year.

• Held a 95% on-time delivery of all games to market.

• Designed, trained, implemented and maintained a comprehensive Microsoft Project Professional

data base on all Third Party projects.

• Responsible for $400 million of IGT's revenue.

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JAMES R. CHANCE

Reno, NV 89502 • **************@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/jameschance1/ • 775-***-****

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

LANGUAGES AND TOOLS

C, C++, C# Microsoft Visual Studio JAVA

LUA Scripting Borland Star Team Windows

HP Quality Center Microsoft Office Suite MS Project Professional

VISIO Perl Scripting

INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT), Reno, NV

Senior Software Engineer, 2000–2007 and 2011–2012

Developed land-based casino slot machine games. Wrote common library functionality and tools used by

all software developers.

• Decreased software defects by introducing and standardizing Software Development Life Cycle

(SDLC) into company’s software development process.

• Saved $300K/year in regulatory resubmissions by designing and standardizing scripts to resolve

conflicting information displays.

• Named in 2 IGT patents.

• Designed and developed more than 50 projects using advanced software engineering and

technical concepts.

• Led and mentored junior engineers in design, coding and quality.

BAE SYSTEMS, San Diego, CA

Software Engineer 1999–2000

Wrote JAVA Classes for Strike Planning Folder, a real-time planning application for military pilots to use

during mission planning. Held secret security clearance.

EDUCATION

OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Klamath Falls Oregon

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science - Software Engineering

Cum Laude, TAU ALPHA PI ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOR SOCIETY

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: PRONET, Education Committee, Train the Trainer, Train the

Presenter. Management vs. Leadership

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JAMES R. CHANCE

Reno, NV 89502 • **************@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/jameschance1/ 775-***-****

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am applying for the Manager Engineering position.

Today's workplace requires innovative managers who possess the skills of leadership, integrity

and lead by example. I am that person.

Throughout my career I have proven leadership skills. I possess the ability to make accurate

fast decisions and the ability to promote a cohesive work place environment.

I have worked well in a team environment and have contributed to solving complex problems

and issues requiring insight and innovation. I understand the Software Development Life

Cycle (SDLC) and know what it takes to fully develop a Software Application.

I contribute my success with my unique ability to communicate and understand each team

member and know the right questions to ask to get the project requirements correct early on. I

focus on company culture, values and objectives. These directly impact the success, growth

and profits of any business.

I am currently seeking new challenges in the management field. I would appreciate the

opportunity to discuss your needs and my unique qualifications with you.

Sincerely,

James R. Chance

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