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Chandan Sahu

Pune

Summary

Accomplished Game Producer with 4 years of experience leading game production teams and 8.5 years in the gaming industry overall. I have a proven track record of successfully managing projects from concept to launch, delivering high-quality titles on time and within budget. I possess expertise in team coordination, strategic planning, and resource management, and I excel at fostering collaboration across departments. I am adept at using project management tools such as JIRA and Trello, and I am skilled in analyzing user experience and market data to enhance player satisfaction. I am passionate about innovation in game design and eager to contribute to the creation of engaging, player-centric experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Game Producer

Sumo Digital
Pune
08.2024 - 07.2024
  • Interfacing with international clients or overseas partner studios
  • Manage multiple projects, prepare project schedules, generate burndowns, update plans, and track tasks
  • Track project efficiency continuously and support it with relevant data
  • Run the production floor according to the guidelines set by the studio
  • Stays abreast of issues on the floor and appropriately escalates issues to Production/Discipline Management
  • Anticipate risks, be on top of issues, and update/report to Production/Discipline Management
  • Manage and ensure professionalism, performance, and communication throughout the team
  • Attend production meetings (internal and external) and provide departmental updates
  • Prepare and send out MOMs
  • Send out daily scrum updates to all stakeholders
  • Team up with IT administration to ensure that all members of the development team are provided the resources needed to succeed
  • Maintain a regular and constant dialogue with the team to stay abreast of their concerns, challenges, etc., and escalate any issues that require management's attention
  • Coach and mentor junior production staff

Associate Game Producer/Game Producer

Cympl Studios
Pune
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Owned the game development lifecycle from concept to release and live operations
  • Planned and managed project milestones, deliverables, and timelines using Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA
  • Defined and enforced clear production goals, schedules, and quality standards
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including design, development, art, and marketing, to ensure alignment with project objectives
  • Facilitated team communication, ensuring transparency and a smooth workflow across all departments
  • Resolved roadblocks and maintained team focus and productivity
  • Managed Tech/QA outsourcing vendors, ensuring timely delivery and quality alignment with the project vision
  • Evaluated vendor capabilities, negotiated contracts, and maintained strong relationships
  • Guiding the team in developing features, mechanics, and monetization strategies tailored for Western audiences in the casual gaming market
  • Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) such as retention, engagement, and revenue to drive improvements in live operations
  • Implemented and refined Agile workflows to improve team efficiency and output
  • Introduced best practices for task prioritization, risk management, and issue resolution
  • Maintained detailed project documentation, including status updates, sprint reports, and risk assessments
  • Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders and leadership

Project-Client Coordinator

SunTechnologies
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Served as Project-Client Coordinator for multiple projects
  • Focused on client communications and people management
  • Driving efficiency and performance of the team to ensure product quality
  • Communicate with the development team in regards to the game area that you are in charge of and proactively share this knowledge with the team
  • Send a status report on behalf of the entire team(s) to the team lead mentioning all details of the day's job in the presence of the lead
  • Draft the final report for the day to be sent to concerned parties during the unavailability of the lead
  • Be equipped to prepare validation reports for the title under test and share them with concerned parties during the lead's unavailability
  • Assume the responsibilities of a task leader and assist the Project lead to plan the task for the day and assign sub-tasks to team members
  • Keep track of the progress of tests throughout the day and ensure that all deliverables meet the deadlines without compromising quality
  • Escalate issues regarding the team motivation/working/bonding/conflicts to the team lead and suggest viable actions
  • Mentor and train all junior members regarding anything and everything concerning daily operations

Trainee Assistant Game Producer/Dev-tester

Glu Mobile
Hyderabad
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • 6 months of experience as a production coordinator
  • Received 2 months of training as an associate game producer
  • Shipped a release of the appointed project during the Christmas holidays of 2016
  • Handling multiple projects and JIRA management
  • Assisting other producers and other teams to meet deadlines
  • Dev testing on Unity and other tools during the production phase

Trainee QA tester

Ubisoft
Pune
03.2015 - 09.2015

QA Tester

Gamecloud Techhnologies
Pune
11.2014 - 03.2015

Education

BCA -

Berhampur University
Berhampur
12.2008

Skills

  • Project Management Skills
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Financial Management & Budgeting
  • Quality Assurance (QA) & Risk Management
  • Technical Understanding
  • Creative & Strategic Thinking
  • Negotiation & Diplomacy
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
  • Player-Centric Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Risk Management
  • Scheduling
  • Resource Allocation
  • Agile & Scrum
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mentorship
  • Decision-Making
  • Clear Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Reporting
  • Cross-Departmental Communication
  • Issue Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Creative Solutions
  • Budget Management
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Quality Control
  • Bug Tracking

Certification

Google Project Management, Coursera, 2024

Certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Alliance, 2024

Projects

Critter Cafe, Sumo Digital, (09/01/23 to 07/31/24) 

Deathsprint66, Sumo Digital, (01/01/24 to 06/30/24)

Hive, Sumo Digital, (08/01/22 to 07/31/24)

HellDivers2, Sumo Digital, (05/01/23 to 04/30/24)

Mars Horizon 2, Sumo Digital, (05/01/23 to 04/30/24)

Pet Shelter, Cympl Studios, (07/01/21 to 05/31/22 )

Chef Diary: cooking games, Cympl Studios, (09/01/2 to 05/31/22 )

Terraria Mobile, SunTechnologies, (01/01/19 to 10/31/20)

Assetto Corsa, SunTechnologies, (01/01/20 to 09/30/20)

Timeline

Game Producer

Sumo Digital
08.2024 - 07.2024

Associate Game Producer/Game Producer

Cympl Studios
09.2020 - 05.2022

Project-Client Coordinator

SunTechnologies
07.2018 - 09.2020

Trainee Assistant Game Producer/Dev-tester

Glu Mobile
01.2016 - 07.2017

Trainee QA tester

Ubisoft
03.2015 - 09.2015

QA Tester

Gamecloud Techhnologies
11.2014 - 03.2015

BCA -

Berhampur University

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