Yuichi Haga

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Accessibility and Able ERG Founding President @ Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC
Fullerton, CA, US
Yuichi Haga's Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
About Yuichi Haga

20+ years of experience working within the video game industry having provided contribution toward over 50 shipped titles. Fueled by passion for video games and the industry, I have managed, tested, designed, produced and faced consumers as a personality. Understands game development front end user experience as well as back end data and development processes with an emphasis on game design. Strong team player who believes that products built are directly related to strong relationships between teammates.

Yuichi Haga's Current Company Details
Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC

Sony Interactive Entertainment America Llc

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Accessibility and Able ERG Founding President
Fullerton, CA, US
Employees:
10753
Yuichi Haga Work Experience Details
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment America Llc
    Accessibility And Able Erg Founding President
    Sony Interactive Entertainment America Llc
    Fullerton, Ca, Us
  • Playstation
    Employee Network Vertical Lead
    Playstation Apr 2022 - Present
    San Mateo, California, Us
    Responsibilities:• Lead DE&I initiatives across Sony Group Companies, focusing on improving the employee journey with cross company collaboration with Sony Pictures, Sony Music, and Sony Electronics.• Helping define cultural growth for leading multinational brands and game development companies. (Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation Studios)• Defining and executing on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.Achievements:• Successfully managed the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) survey, Disability Equality Index (DEI) to receive top scores • Organized the inception of and led the first-ever virtual new hire fair held quarterly.• Spearheaded Diversity Week 2022 and 2023, coordinating with executive leadership and variousdepartments to deliver impactful programming globally (APAC/TKY, EMEA, AMER)• Inception and development of leadership training programs for global teams. (Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation Studios)• Building efficient pipelines within cross functional teams to save partners 75% and employee groups 50% in work hours.
  • Playstation
    Accessibility/ Able Erg Founding President
    Playstation Mar 2019 - Apr 2022
    San Mateo, California, Us
    Organized and nurtured the development and growth of an Accessibility focused Employee Group within Sony Interactive Entertainment. Collaborated with Diversity and Inclusion groups to establish new standards for developing new Employee Groups.Coordinated with Legal, UI/UX design, Developers, Engineers, HR, Facilities and Executives throughout Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Music, Sony Pictures, Sony Electronics and Sony Corporation regarding internal processes and product reviews.Ensured Sony Interactive Entertainment would receive 100 (top score) for the Disability Equality Index for 2021 through Disability:IN
  • Playstation
    Technical Project Manager
    Playstation Jan 2016 - Apr 2022
    San Mateo, California, Us
    Responsibilities:• Manage Engineers for projects using cutting edge streaming technology with strict deadlines.• Analyze and triage testcase/ testsuite scenarios and working with the Engineers to find solutions.• Interface with Project Managers, Developers, Engineers using SCRUM methodology in a fast paced environment. • Investigate, Develop and Execute strategies focusing on making an efficient pipeline for both Developers and Project Managers. Achievements:• Culture Club leader– Creation of and leading the Accessibility focused eNet (ABLE@PS).• Coordination and execution of successful PenTest (Penetration Test) of PSNow Security.• Successful refactor and redeployment of Alligator proprietary Automated Testing software.• Expansion of Alligator testing to cover over 3500 tests nightly of core functionality of PSNow.• Inception, Management of T-Rex Development (Alligator 2.0)
  • Yummyummytummy
    Fallen Legion Game Developer
    Yummyummytummy Nov 2015 - May 2018
    Supported Development of Fallen Legion console game. (PS4, Vita, PC/Steam, Switch)Credited for:Additional scenario (writing)Additional design Additional artLead QAMarketing
  • Konami Digital Entertainment
    Online Content Producer
    Konami Digital Entertainment Oct 2013 - Jan 2016
    Responsibilities:• Consumer facing online representative to interact with “hardcore fans” and interested parties.• Manage and develop various types of online content which offer brand support. • Produce and host an online stream show that displays multiple Intellectual Properties. • Update and maintain website blog/ wiki content. • Manage web developers for projects with strict deadlines. • Analyze user feedback to determine recommend action steps for Executives. • Interact and negotiate with third party vendors.Achievements:• Received over 500,000 unique visitors and surpassed expectations by Konami Japan. • Developed loyal online following and received official status from Twitch.tv. • Utilized user feedback for future game developmentSkills Utilized:Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Team Management, Online Streaming Hardware, Twitch.Tv/OBS software, Data Analytics, Vendor negotiations, International meetings/negotiations, Social online consumer interaction, Attention to detail, English writing skill, Adobe Photoshop.-Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2-Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes-Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain-Yu-Gi-Oh! Millenium Duels-Star Wars: Force Collection-Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
  • Konami Digital Entertainment
    Interactive Project Manager
    Konami Digital Entertainment Apr 2010 - Oct 2013
    ResponsibilitiesDeveloped a new department, spearheading an international initiative to market virtual goods on the PlayStation 3 platform. Manage 3D & 2D artists in producing assets across multiple Intellectual Properties. Research market value of virtual goods to determine the appropriate price point for unreleased assets. Analyze previous sales data and user feedback to determine future market trends. Support marketing and sales of virtual items by means of social marketing.AchievementsCreated a highly efficient pipeline that created, packaged and distributed virtual goods at low cost, very quickly. Rose to top tier developer for PlayStation Home within first 2 years. In our last year I was directly responsible for providing 20% of digital sales profits in the North American region, which includes game software sales. (With a team of 4)Skills UtilizedMicrosoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Team Management, Sony devkit software/hardware, Data Analytics, Profit/Loss reporting, Build submission, Software testing, Vendor negotiations, Localization, International meetings/negotiations, Social online consumer interaction, Attention to detail, English writing skill, Adobe Photoshop, Maya.-Castlevania: Lords of Shadow-Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate-Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection-Metal Gear Solid Peacewalker-Metal Gear Rising Revengeance-Zone of the Enders HD collection-Birds of Steel-DefJam Rapstar-Otomedius Excellent-NeverDead-Silent Hill Downpour-Silent Hill Book of Memories-PES 2012 (Adidas)-Contra-HardCorps Uprising-Sunset Riders-Gradius V-Frogger-Yie Ar Kung Fu-X-men-Time Pilot-SkullGirls -Scramble-Viva Mall!
  • Boxcat Llc
    Art Director/ Game Designer
    Boxcat Llc Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
    ResponsibilitiesCoordinated artwork, developed story and game design. Created an efficient pipeline for art asset acquisition for development use. Consulted on pre-alpha, alpha, beta and submission game development best practices. AchievementsReleased a 4.5 rated game on iOS with over 3000 reviews. Highlighted by many independent developer media outlets and highly praised by several major game outlets.Skills UtilizedMicrosoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Team Management, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Gameplay Mechanics, Story development, Art Development, Gaming skill, Attention to detail, English writing skill, Adobe Photoshop, cocos2D.-Nameless: The Hackers RPG.
  • Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
    Quality Assurance Project Lead
    Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. 2009 - 2010
    Chuo-Ku , Tokyo, Jp
    ResponsibilitiesManaged testers for quality assurance for games. Prepared reports for Producers and Directors over project status. AchievementsCreated a pipeline that allowed for more efficient game testing. Created test plans and documentation that provided better work flows for split shifts (Day and Night shift) testing. 90% of games passed to gold candidate on first submission.Skills UtilizedMicrosoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Email program, DevTest (bug test software), Team Management, Gaming skill, Knowledge of game design, Attention to detail, English writing skill.-Silent Hill: Shattered Memories-Scene it? Twilight-Rocket Knight-YardSale-Saw: The Videogame-Walk it Out-Shadow of Destiny-Karaoke Revolution-Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment
  • Electronic Arts
    Configuration Management Specialist
    Electronic Arts 2004 - 2006
    Redwood City, Ca, Us
    ResponsibilitiesWork directly with developers of AAA projects providing gameplay feedback and game build analysis pre-testing. Worked with Producers and Directors to provide game assets ready for media outlets. Organized assets within networks for more efficient pipelines. Scrubbed bug databases to provide developers with the appropriate issues for fixing.AchievementsCreated a pipeline that allowed for more efficient game testing. Created test plans and documentation that reduced testing resource requirements by 33% overall. Worked closely with developers to reach each milestone without delays.Skills UtilizedMicrosoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Email program, DevTrack (bug test software), Xbox/PS devkit software, Code integration and build pushing, Gaming skill, Knowledge of game design, Attention to detail, English writing skill.-Battlefield 2: Special Forces-Battlefield Vietnam-Black and White 2-FIFA Manager 06-The Godfather: the Game-GoldenEye Rogue Agent-Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth -Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth 2-Medal of Honor: European Assault-Medal of Honor: Airborne-Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07-The Sims 2
  • Square Enix
    Quality Assurance Analyst
    Square Enix Jun 2003 - Mar 2004
    London, Greater London, Gb
    ResponsibilitiesThorough analysis of game quality in preparation for US release.AchievementsAwarded honor of being a top tier analyst and consultant for cultural differences in Japanese and US games. Performed well with some of the hardest tasks for quality testing.Skills UtilizedGaming skill, Knowledge of game design, Attention to detail, Japanese cultural history, US cultural history, English writing skill.-Final Fantasy X-2-Front Mission 4-Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles-Final Fantasy XI-Drakengard

Yuichi Haga Skills

Video Games Game Development Game Design Quality Assurance Mobile Devices Iphone Management Product Management User Experience Project Management Leadership Ps3 Mobile Games User Interface User Interface Design Analytics Web Design Digital Media Photoshop Cross Functional Team Leadership Localization Storyboarding Social Games Gameplay Software Project Management Microsoft Excel 2d Art Budgets Casual Games Online Gaming Computer Games Mobile Applications Real Estate Transactions Appraisals Blogging Digital Marketing

Yuichi Haga Education Details

  • Uc San Diego
    Uc San Diego
    Computing And The Arts
  • North Torrance High School
    North Torrance High School

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