Stuart Roch

Current

Senior Director of Franchise Strategy at Activision

Past

Executive Producer at Treyarch
Designer, Producer, Executive Producer at Shiny Entertainment
Designer at Virgin Interactive / Burst Studios

Quality Assurance Tester, Supervisor at Virgin Interactive Entertainment

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Education

Loyola Marymount University

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Stuart Roch’s Summary

After 13 years working on the development and publishing side of the business on the games themselves, I transitioned to a new role with the Activision Business Units in October of 2008, taking on the role of Franchise Strategy Director.

Stuart Roch’s Specialties:

Production specialist in internal development with heavy emphasis on formalized production methodology - both traditional or agile depending on the needs of a specific team. Certified as a ScrumMaster in 2006. Internal and external production experience bolstered by a genuine love of games. Let's play! Xbox GamerTag and Sony ID = TechRobotSonic

Stuart Roch’s Experience

Senior Director of Franchise Strategy

Activision

(Public Company; ATVI; Computer Games industry)

August 2007 — Present (2 years)

After completing work as Executive Producer of Quantum of Solace and Monsters vs. Aliens, transitioned into a new role as Franchise Strategy Director. Varied responsibilities contribute to high level goal to set long term owned and licensed franchise strategy and grow franchises in new directions.
Executive Producer

Treyarch

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Games industry)

February 2005 — July 2007 (2 years 6 months)

Was brought on late to executive produce Ultimate Spider-Man which was released in September of 2005. Worked on the James Bond franchise from it's conception before moving to a role at Treyarch's parent company, Activision.
Designer, Producer, Executive Producer

Shiny Entertainment

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Games industry)

February 1998 — January 2005 (7 years)

Shipped five titles while at Shiny with development experience on PC, PS1, Dreamcast, PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube. Wild 9, R/C Copter, Messiah, Sacrifice, and Enter the Matrix.
Designer

Virgin Interactive / Burst Studios

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Games industry)

December 1996 — January 1998 (1 year 2 months)

Junior designer on an innovative N64 platform/action game titled Freak Boy which was ultimately cancelled.
Quality Assurance Tester, Supervisor

Virgin Interactive Entertainment

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Games industry)

December 1995 — November 1996 (1 year)

Quality assurance analyst for many titles on 3DO, PS1, Mac, and PC including Command & Conquer, Spot Goes to Hollywood, TriTryst, Z, and Zone Raiders. Quality assurance supervisor on Grand Slam baseball.