Cathy Lucas Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

As Lead Game Producer at Blizzard Entertainment, I oversee feature development for Warcraft Arclight Rumble, collaborating with Discipline Leads and QA to ensure quality delivery. I partner with the Production Director on gathering estimates, necessary resources, and time needed for the proper execution of features to develop a project roadmap. Additionally, I am responsible for the feature production pipeline, collaborating with Discipline Leads on establishing a process that increases collaboration and communication. I also mentor associate producers to enhance their career growth and efficiency within the team, and act as Scrum Master, leading cross-discipline feature teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies and Jira for progress monitoring.

Irvine, Ca, Us

In my role as a Senior Producer at Blizzard Entertainment, I am responsible for managing feature gameplay and server pods on Warcraft Rumble. Collaborating with Engineering Leads, I continuously update and refine Project Backlog to ensure milestones are properly scoped and fit within team capacity. I also lead cross-discipline pods on medium- and large-size features from pre-production to release, coordinating playtests for feedback. Additionally, I coordinate team-wide and project-wide retrospectives to help improve efficiency within the team.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Unannounced Project

Irvine, Ca, Us

• Led a small team of 15 on company's 1st in-house developed match-3 game, Tropical Treats, from concept to worldwide release, including Live Ops support and updates• Led the Rapid Application Development (RAD) team in executing game products within a 3-4 month development lifecycle - from concept to worldwide release• Managed the creation of product roadmaps in collaboration with the technical director, lead engineers, designers, QA, and artists, while adhering to the requirements from both senior management and product managers to direct and manage priorities• Worked with team leads to determine time and resources needed to properly execute both sprint and project goals• Tracked and communicated project status, issues, risks and decisions to senior executives• Improved and transitioned the development team away from inefficient processes to full Scrum/Agile methodologies and best practices• Continually adjusted and implemented new processes as team dynamics changed in size and resources• Motivated and supported team to ensure sprint goals, project milestones, and important deliverables are done within MobilityWare's quality and standards

Burbank, California, Us

• Established internal production workflow and process within studio using Scrum/Agile methodologies. • Led a small team of 20+ on concept pitches for work-for-hire or original IP projects, providing data on similar products included in pitch. Such as core mechanics, major features, rank and platforms• Championed new development strategies which lead to the successful kickstarter launch for studio's first console game, "Adventures of Pip"• Actively participated in daily communication with the player base across multiple social media outlets• Coordinate with internal development team and 1st Party to successfully port "Adventures of Pip" on next-gen platforms, includes CERT/LotCheck testing and Final Submission• Led core team responsible for F2P bubble shooter, "Panda Pop". Collaborated with publisher to establish core gameplay mechanics and monetization strategy. Coordinated release on iOS/Android and monthly content updates to drive engagement and retention.

Burbank, Ca, Us

• Relocated to Disney Mobile - Palo Alto under newly acquired developer, Tapulous• Coordinated communications between Production & Marketing to assist with acquiring high-profile IP's and brands such as Glee & Lady Gaga

Burbank, Ca, Us

Disney Mobile• Responsible for all aspects of mobile game development, from creative concept to market ready product• Designed compelling game products consistent with Disney (including Pixar)• Managed both internal and external developers, including domestic and international• Provided creative direction during development phase and maintain all project and porting schedules

Burbank, Ca, Us

Quality Assurance Engineer at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Online for Virtual Magic Kingdom, a MMO for Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary. Part of the Advanced Projects team, aimed to create content that drives online guests to Disney Theme Parks. Lead tester for quarterly product builds. Participated in weekly community management meetings to drive and engage online guests.Accepted additional Associate Producer responsibilities in addition to QA.• Designed and host In-Game events monthly.• Created both In-Game Quests and In-Park Quests for guest to participate in both online and through both Disney Theme Parks.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

• Assisted customers in selecting entertainment media, matching content to interest.• Provided recommendations on various game hardware systems.• Maintain displays of media products.