Mike Goodwin Email & Phone Number

Santa Rosa, Ca

- Provided day-to-day AV systems engineering and administration for the company, leveraging expertise in new technology trends and recommending solutions to improve AV offerings and strategies.- Developed and implemented an effective inventory management system of equipment and order supplies while maintaining accurate and detailed audiovisual (AV) hardware and software research documentation.- Oversaw daily operations, including technical support, problem-solving, and effectively… Show more - Provided day-to-day AV systems engineering and administration for the company, leveraging expertise in new technology trends and recommending solutions to improve AV offerings and strategies.- Developed and implemented an effective inventory management system of equipment and order supplies while maintaining accurate and detailed audiovisual (AV) hardware and software research documentation.- Oversaw daily operations, including technical support, problem-solving, and effectively communicating with team members.- Prioritized and completed work orders of multiple audiovisual (AV) projects within established budget and deadline, effectively minimizing downtime to the business and ensuring continuity of business operations.- Consulted with project managers to coordinate project needs between T&R and product vendors, client specifications, systems planning, and project schedule to complete projects within time and budget constraints. Show less

San Rafael, Ca

- Shipped Batman: The Enemy Within - Shipped Guardians of the Galaxy -Coordinated with end-users, establishing and implementing mitigation strategies to identify and resolve application issues; provided support to key networks and systems to resolve performance issues.-Performed regular system performance checks and identified potential issues, coordinating with network administrators to identify system maintenance needs.-Harmonized with the game design, art, and sound teams to… Show more - Shipped Batman: The Enemy Within - Shipped Guardians of the Galaxy -Coordinated with end-users, establishing and implementing mitigation strategies to identify and resolve application issues; provided support to key networks and systems to resolve performance issues.-Performed regular system performance checks and identified potential issues, coordinating with network administrators to identify system maintenance needs.-Harmonized with the game design, art, and sound teams to establish the same objectives across the workforce; programmed modules, game menus, and other data-driven games.-Utilized software engineering expertise and Agile Methodologies to develop products throughout the software lifecycle to boost business efficiency, from ideation to development and successful deployment.-Facilitated systems customization by encouraging the software engineering team to enforce emerging software application development tools and architecture standards. Show less

Novato, Ca

- Shipped Skylanders Imaginators- Facilitated testing of full system development lifecycle experience, including designing, developing, and implementing test plans, test cases, and test processes to fuel swift corrective actions, significant cost savings, and fault-free audits.- Executed automated software test plans, cases, and designated bug tracking database to uncover, identify, and document software problems and their causes.- Transitioned software development efforts, which… Show more - Shipped Skylanders Imaginators- Facilitated testing of full system development lifecycle experience, including designing, developing, and implementing test plans, test cases, and test processes to fuel swift corrective actions, significant cost savings, and fault-free audits.- Executed automated software test plans, cases, and designated bug tracking database to uncover, identify, and document software problems and their causes.- Transitioned software development efforts, which brought QA testing in on the front end of the development cycle for gains in code quality, software functionality, and programmer productivity.- Conducted formal and informal product design reviews throughout the software development lifecycle to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential issues. Show less

- Character modeler - Sculpting, retopology, hi rez and low rez 3d modeling,- Props modeler - Created character and world objects.- Texture artist - Texture packing, painting.- Assisted with Art Direction - Critiquing artist work and providing notes.

San Mateo, Ca

- Oversaw quality-assurance testing and teams for Sony software and systems development projects, performing system, unit, performance, load, regression, stress, and data interface testing.- Created a comprehensive database of documented test defects and procedures to ensure accurate replication and compliance with all genres' standards on PlayStation systems.- Accelerated average QA testing turn-around time by 25%+, allowing Sony to accept testing projects without increasing… Show more - Oversaw quality-assurance testing and teams for Sony software and systems development projects, performing system, unit, performance, load, regression, stress, and data interface testing.- Created a comprehensive database of documented test defects and procedures to ensure accurate replication and compliance with all genres' standards on PlayStation systems.- Accelerated average QA testing turn-around time by 25%+, allowing Sony to accept testing projects without increasing staff.- Designed and implemented automated testing tools and programs addressing areas including database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error/bug retests, and usability.- Documented software defects using a bug tracking system and reported defects involving program functionality, output, online screen, and content to software developers.- Supervised software QA testing team in developing and implementing quality assurance and quality-control methodologies to ensure compliance with QA standards, federal regulations, and customer specifications. Show less

Former onsite manager at Deer Path Villas.

Santa Rosa, Ca

On Site Manager - Deer Path Villas.Night time manager, Maintenance Person - Coddingtown Mall Apartments.Site Grounds Cleanup, Office Assistant - Pine Creek Properties

I worked between a wide range of sites varying from construction watch to vehicle patrol and even performed security for movie theaters.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Animation And Visual Effects

Studied Animation and Visual Effects at Ex'pression College. At Ex'pression we are taught a wide range of VFX skills including Modeling.

High School Diploma, College Preparatory High School

Cardinal Newman is a college preparatory high school located in Santa Rosa, CA. It is certified by the Western Associated Accredited.