Company Info for caffeine.tv | IcebreakerMembers
As a Director of Engineering at Venu Sports (backed by Disney's ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery), built an innovative platform for sports broadcasting. With over a decade of experience in tech, I have a proven track record of pioneering technical solutions using cutting-edge technologies such as NextJS, React, Golang microservices, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, Kafka, and WebRTC. Previously, as the Head of Engineering for Fullstack at Caffeine, I managed backend, web frontend, and quality engineering teams for a live streaming TV platform.
My mission is to craft seamless user experiences and mentor the next generation of tech leaders and teams. I take extreme ownership of the planning, execution, and success of key product features while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to develop robust engineering roadmaps. 
I'm the co-founder of IndieBI, CEO of Uwu Biz, Advisor to Kepler, and occasional angel investor.
We manage business and things for Bippinbits (Domekeeper, PVKK etc), Boneloaf (Gang Beasts), and Team Terrible (Baby in Yellow)
I sold my self-publishing agency, Robot Teddy to Thunderful in 2021. Robot Teddy was managing games such as Among Us, Gang Beasts, SUPERHOT, Vampire Survivors and more.
Previously to this, I worked for Kowloon Nights, Raw Fury, and Oculus as a scout and business development.
Feel free to chat to me about publishing, investment/acquisition, studio management or anything else!
Some random cool things I've done:
Won two BAFTAs for Viewfinder
30 under 30
BAFTA Committee
GamesIndustry.biz top 100 talent
Develop 30 under 30
Advisory Group for Next Gen Skills Academy
Industry Advisor on Computer Game Engineering MSc at Newcastle University
Judge for Game Republic
Judge for BAFTA Young Game Designers
Speaker at various conferences (PAX, Reboot etc) 
As a seasoned Senior Software QA Engineer with over six years of comprehensive experience in both manual and automated testing, I bring a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for ensuring software quality and user satisfaction. My expertise spans various testing tools and methodologies, allowing me to deliver high-quality software solutions across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.
I have a strong background in creating and executing robust test strategies, identifying critical bugs, and working closely with cross-functional teams to streamline the development process. My proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, JMeter, and Playwright, combined with my knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, positions me as a valuable asset to any software development team.
I am currently seeking new opportunities to leverage my skills and experience in a dynamic environment. If you're looking for a dedicated QA professional who can enhance your product's quality and ensure flawless user experiences, let's connect! 
Accomplished C-level executive, board member and advisor working for industry pioneers Google, Pinterest, Fox, and Strategic Education, Inc. Currently leading product development for SEI developing and launching new products and enterprises by enabling AI to drive innovation and transformation for learners, educators, and employers.
Deep understanding of product development, executive leadership, corporate development, operational management, cloud computing, digital advertising, machine learning, and educational technology.
Trusted leader with a strong network across venture, private equity, technology, education, media, and entertainment enabling the creation of valuable strategic partnerships. High aptitude for emotional intelligence bringing diverse teams together to work collaboratively, communicate authentically, and align goals to achieve profitable results.
Career achievements include:
➤Global Chief Product Officer leading product development and strategy as part of of SEI's executive team. Focused on developing new strategic partnerships, launching products, and driving AI growth across SEI's platform.
➤Appointed CEO of Caffeine Studios, JV between Fox and Caffeine. Managed a $65M P&L, directed a team of 30+ professionals, led creator acquisition and production delivering ~100 monthly hours of original live streaming content enabling Caffeine to grow from ~5M monthly users to over 20M in four years.
➤Spearheaded and closed Fox's $100M investment in Caffeine in ninety days alongside Andreessen Horowitz and Greylock Partners becoming Fox's entry into gaming and esports.
➤Negotiated and executed a $200M AWS cloud agreement across Fox's platform saving an estimated $22.5M over three years by analyzing usage data by cloud service to secure better pricing.
➤Established Pinterest's media partnerships group working with content owners, creators, and brands to create unique content for Pinterest helping increase monthly users from 80M to 170M in three years.
➤Integrated Google's $3.1B acquisition of DoubleClick's global sales and account teams retaining over 85% of DoubleClick's team helping secure Google's leadership position in digital advertising.
➤Launched Google's original AdSense inside sales team growing revenue from $0 to $75M in two years becoming the foundation for one of Google's most long-term profitable divisions.
Key skills include:
➤Corporate development, product development, strategy, operational design, data application, change management, business development, content acquisition, and launching joint ventures. 
