Michael Satzer Email & Phone Number

With almost 40 years of experience in the games software industry, I have worked on over 140 titles, contributing significantly to the development of successful products. Since joining the industry in the 80s, I have held various roles, including 2D/3D artist, programmer, game and level designer, sound engineer, and producer at renowned companies such as Infogrames, Ocean, Starbyte, Infospace, Elkware, Greenwood, Eclipse, and Reline Software.My projects span a wide range of platforms, from the 8-bit era with the C64 to Amiga, Atari ST, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo DS, browser games, and numerous mobile platforms.I have led both small and large teams and successfully built entire departments. In many companies, I have held management positions, overseeing large projects and being responsible for personnel selection, development, and support. My management style is characterized by open communication and a strong focus on teamwork and individual growth. I believe that motivated and well-supported employees deliver the best results.In addition, I have had P&L responsibility for multi-million dollar revenues, evaluating comprehensive product and company key figures. From these analyses, I derived targeted optimizations that led to significant increases in efficiency and profitability.I am continuously working on my personal development and possess in-depth knowledge of non-violent communication according to Marshall Rosenberg. Resilience and managing intercultural challenges are also among my strengths.I am an approachable, fair, honest, and hard-working team player. New challenges motivate me; I work well under pressure and consider myself an excellent problem solver. After almost four decades, I remain passionate about my industry. My goal is to help companies optimize their structures, introduce efficient processes, and establish clear rules and regulations. Creating an appreciative and healthy corporate culture is particularly important to me in order to contribute to sustainable development. In the long term, I strive to lead innovative projects that positively change both the industry and the way companies operate.

Listed skills include Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Video Games, and 26 others.

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  Ibkk-Kunstzentrum (Bochum)