Shaun Greene
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Toptal member since April 15, 2019
Shaun is a digital project and product management expert who has led various projects in the entertainment, gaming, automotive, defense, aeronautics, and medical fields. With extensive experience developing products for emerging technology platforms, Shaun has been steadily delivering content at the forefront of what is possible for over 15 years.
Project Highlights
Expertise
Work Experience
Product and Project Manager
Freelance | via Toptal
- Completed over a dozen large-scale projects through Toptal.
- Appeared in a commercial for Toptal. If you search "Toptal: Freelancer" on YouTube, you can view it there.
- Led the redesign process of a website for Kingsford—a brand of charcoal briquette used for grilling. This included strategy management, content guidance, and technical direction.
- Launched multiple new software products from the conception stage, including Hellolingo.com, Stage11.com, and Healco.us.
- Sourced international talent capable of delivering the highest quality content efficiently and quickly.
- Served as a scrum master and agile coach, training organizations on Agile ways of working. Ran Agile ceremonies positively and efficiently. Was in charge of daily standups, sprint planning, backlog management, sprint reporting, and retrospectives.
- Served as a Jira administrator, including user story writing, project structure determination, custom board management, filter query writing, access management, roadmap planning, swim lane management, and process reporting.
- Trained organizations on effective user story writing for efficient development.
Project Manager
Trigger XR
- Specialized in high-end augmented reality applications for entertainment clients including LEGO, Black Eyed Peas, Fox, and Marvel.
- Headed up the development of LEGO Fish Designer, the top-rated interactive experience at LEGO's new LEGO House facility in Billund, Denmark.
- Led the creation of Black Eyed Peas' "Masters of the Sun" AR comic companion including audio direction for world-renowned acting talent such as Jason Isaacs, Stan Lee, Rosario Dawson, Queen Latifah, John DiMaggio, and Snoop Dogg.
- Utilized bleeding-edge augmented and virtual reality hardware to create stunning digital experiences.
- Oversaw and was responsible for all aspects of the development process including concept development, client interaction, schedule and budget creation, team management, reporting, and analytics.
Project Manager
Inhance Digital
- Created schedules and budgets for project pitches.
- Delivered projects on time, under budget, and exceeded quality expectations.
- Fostered and maintained positive client relationships.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects totaling over $1 million per year.
- Delivered projects for well-known brands including Boeing, Raytheon, ExxonMobil, Ericsson, Audi, Budweiser, Facebook, Monster, Amgen, and many more.
- Researched project subject matters and created high-quality, informative content.
Project Lead
Muzzy Lane Software
- Designed educational game titles for higher education markets leveraging several tools, including Unreal Engine 5.
- Led a cross-disciplinary team of designers, developers, and artists.
- Created development schedules and project budgets.
- Utilized subject matter experts to ensure education is accurate and adheres to standards.
- Served as a primary gameplay programmer on multiple titles.
Project History
Masters of the Sun | Augmented Reality Companion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masters_of_the_Sun_(comic)Created one of the most full-form augmented reality entertainment experiences ever with over 1.5 hours of AR content.
As a companion to the graphic novel, the AR app adds augmentations to all 117 pages including full voice cast, special 3D effects, hidden Easter eggs, and a custom score developed by Will.I.Am and Hans Zimmer
LEGO Fish Designer
Led the development of the top-rated experience for LEGO's new LEGO House family experience center.
McGraw Hill Practice Marketing
https://www.seriousgamemarket.com/2011/08/practice-marketing-serious-game-silver.htmlDesigned and developed an award-winning educational multiplayer marketing simulation for higher education.
Abbott Lingo
Designed and implemented a product delivery framework that would enable rapid development iteration, transparent reporting, and positive employee sentiment while meeting business goals.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Babson College - Boston, MA, USA
Skills
Tools
Jira, Project Management & Work Tracking Tools, Slack, Google Docs, Confluence, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, Miro
Paradigms
Agile, Waterfall Development, Agile Product Management, Agile Project Management, UX Design, Scrum, B2B2C, Kanban, Business to Business to Consumer (B2B2C), Requirements Analysis, Change Management
Platforms
Windows, iOS, Android, Blockchain
Industry Expertise
Digital Marketing, Digital Agencies, Games, Music, Video Gaming, Automotive, Entertainment & Leisure
Other
Technical Project Management, Technical Product Management, Product Management, Communication, Production, Hybrid Project Management, Content Production, Digital Project Management, Mobile, Estimation & Planning, Apps, Discovery Workshops, Discovery, Project Discovery, Gaming, 3D Games, Educational Games, 2D Games, Video Games, Project Planning, Project Timelines, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Unity, Mobile/Web Project Management, Creative Direction, Project Management, Project Estimation, Project Scoping, Mobile App Development, Google Drive, Feature Backlog Prioritization, Mobile Project Management, User Stories, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Waterfall Methodology, IT Project Management, Scrum Master, Vendor Management, Interactive UI, Websites, User Experience (UX), VR Interfaces, Requirements, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Jira Administration, Jira Administrator, Product Owner, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Leadership, Extended Reality (XR), Program Management, Backlog Management, Product Roadmaps, Web & Mobile Applications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Processes, Project Coordination, Collaboration, Content, Media, 2D Graphics, Build Releases, 3D, Mapping, System Implementation, Software QA, Web Applications, Content Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Events, Marketing, Agency, Content Management Systems (CMS), Gaming Platforms, Website Redesign, User Personas, Pricing, Microsoft 365, Web, Scheduling, Budgeting, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Native Mobile Apps, Product Design, Stakeholder Interviews, Online Banners, Game Development, Website Migration, SOP Development, Process Management, Process Improvement, Small Business, Startups, Portfolio Management, Accessibility, Publishing, Release Management, Python, Branding, Unreal Engine, Edtech Design, Staffing, Game Design, Platforms, Web Platforms, Enterprise Project Management, APIs, Business Requirements, React, Unreal Engine 5
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