Erik Massimino is a CEO & Founder of Black Swallowtail Studios. Colleagues describe him as "Erik has been an exemplary colleague since we first started working together years ago. He is actively engaged, enthusiastic and brings a positive disposition into the workplace. Often, he is sought out to work on the network's highest profile projects and emerging platforms. Erik's unique ability to contribute to the technical, editorial and aesthetic of each program is invaluable. He is an incredible asset to the many platforms of NBC and is held in high regard by his colleagues. Erik is a reliable and highly talented broadcast professional." and "Erik worked for me in a graphics operator role for the Pyeongchang and Tokyo Olympics. He was savvy, well-prepared and adapted quickly to any curveballs that came his way. Erik is incredibly detail-oriented and his can-do attitude will take him far. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. "