Christopher Mattson
Localization Associate Project Manager at MZ- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Project Management Foundations
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MZ
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Localization Associate Project Manager
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Localization Production Coordinator
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Jan 2017 - Present
* Track translation requests with various vendors* Worked on ways to help save translation costs and work load* Worked with Engineering to improve how text is managed
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Sr. Quality Assurance - Inbedded Tester
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
* Work with Design and Engineering teams on alpha versions of features before they become ready for full QA Testing
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Cryptic Studios
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United States
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Computer Games
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior QA Test Analysis - Neverwinter / Star Trek Online
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Jan 2011 - May 2015
* Owns all feature testing cycles from start to finish on PC and Xbox One. * Maintain 3rd party relationships with publishers, both domestic and international. * Represent and coordinate the product to other departments within the company (i.e. NetOps, IT, Publishing). * Ensures milestones, deadlines and deliverables are on time and of utmost quality. * Takes ownership of ensuring the vision of the product was met. * Defines and delegates tasks of project and team. * Assists Executive Producer and QA Manager in resource allocation and manages resources within the project. * Establishes and improves processes across departments. * Mentor a team of onsite junior employees and aids all Perfect World and international testing efforts. * Contributes to the strategy of a game development and growth. * Continually communicates with upper management on State of the Game. * Provides guidance to QA Feature owners and POCs. * Responsible for bridging communication between upper management and peers. * Interacts with peers at our parent company to generate marketing materials. * Works collaboratively with Executive Producer, Directors and project leads. * Contributes to test planning, scoping, and influences integration of test early in development. * Participates in planning meetings and identifies risks and challenges within a project’s scope. * Contributes to international efforts and strategy for building and server support.
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Cryptic Studios - Atari
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Quality Assurance Tester - Test Drive Unlimited 2
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
* Daily Correspondence with high-level executives and offshore developers. * Assisting in outsourcing tracking and scheduling. * Solid understanding of in-game commerce and virtual goods. * Responsible for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 SKUs in development & live environment. * Daily Correspondence with high-level executives and offshore developers. * Assisting in outsourcing tracking and scheduling. * Solid understanding of in-game commerce and virtual goods. * Responsible for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 SKUs in development & live environment.
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Cryptic Studios
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United States
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Computer Games
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100 - 200 Employee
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Level 3 Customer Support / Fraud Prevention
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Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
* Host, track and manage numerous in-game events and contests. * Provided technical, billing and account related support. * Maintained a constant in-game presence in order to address player’s concerns and questions in a live environment * Host, track and manage numerous in-game events and contests. * Provided technical, billing and account related support. * Maintained a constant in-game presence in order to address player’s concerns and questions in a live environment
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