Alessandro Mochi

Co-Founder

Majadahonda, Community of Madrid, Spain14 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of award-winning game studio.
Expert in game design and project management.
Proven track record of successful game launches.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Game Design and Development expert with strong leadership in the gaming industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Video Game DesignProject ManagementGame DesignGameplay OptimizationTechnical Support

Other Skills

Creativity and InnovationWeb DesignResearch SkillsUnityAnalytical SkillsCommunicationAgile MethodologiesProject PlanningAgile Project ManagementEnglishTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementManagementScrumDesign Documents

About

I am a game designer and entrepreneur with 18+ years of experience. Recognized for driving innovation while ensuring exceptional quality and on-time delivery, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to project and product success throughout my career. Professional focal points include cross-functional collaboration, project management, team leadership/coaching, strategic planning/execution, mechanics design, gameplay optimization, requirements definition, asset integration, and version control. Most recently, I was the Founder, CEO, and Lead Designer at Dapper Penguin Studios. Here, I spearheaded storyboard planning, environmental design, and gameplay optimization efforts for games, including “Rise of Industry” and “Recipe for Disaster.” In addition, I liaised with stakeholders, interdisciplinary teams, and publishers to ensure that the company’s development and distribution support structure was driving operations forward with minimal expenditures. Colleagues describe me as progressive, hands-on, and technically proficient, consistently creating engaging experiences. I am now exploring new opportunities to contribute my game design and leadership expertise.

Experience

Dapper penguin studios

Founder and Lead Designer

Dec 2015 – Feb 2024 · 8 yrs 2 mos · Madrid Area, Spain

Orchestrated creating and launching of award-winning PC titles with 500K+ premium players and over $3M in revenue.
Spearheaded the planning and execution of end-to-end projects, including task prioritization/delegation, workflow coordination/adjustment, and resource allocation.
Liaised with publishers and legal entities regarding distribution rights.
Interpreted the results of market research and player feedback to devise new and innovative mechanics.
Bridged communications between departments to align objectives, share knowledge, resolve arising challenges, and promote on-time/within-scope completion.
Focused on Design, conducted market research and player interaction to develop innovative game mechanics. Effectively communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams, using abstract language for artists and technical language for developers. Excelled at bridging departmental gaps to enhance communication and collaboration
Assembled, directed, and motivated high-performing teams by recruiting and retaining top talent.
Governed the allocation of available resources (material, equipment, human capital) to meet project demands.
Provided leadership, direction, and motivation to all team members, managing expectations and objectives.
Authored and updated meticulous documentation of issues encountered, root causes, preventive/corrective actions taken, and justifications thereof.

Creativity and InnovationVideo Game DesignResearch SkillsUnityAnalytical SkillsCommunication+16

Crytivo games inc.

Game Designer

Apr 2015 – Oct 2015 · 6 mos · Remote

Garnered hands-on experience crafting a god-sim's core mechanics and systems.
Devised innovative methods for players to interact with a focus on a balanced, engaging, and fresh feeling.
Promoted flow state and risk/reward balance among users through fulfilling and addictive gameplay systems.
Integrated optimizations to the player interface in partnership with UX/UI teams.

Creativity and InnovationVideo Game DesignUnityAnalytical SkillsAgile MethodologiesAgile Project Management+10

Freelance

Lead Designer and Project Specialist

Dec 2013 – Present · 12 yrs 3 mos · Worldwide · Remote

Developed expertise in project and team management and publisher relations while overseeing studio operations.
Successfully built and led remote teams of over 50 diverse professionals, emphasizing collaboration to meet project goals.
Provided consulting services to indie developers, guiding them through project management, game design, and market strategies.
Assisted clients in optimizing their game mechanics, enhancing player engagement, and ensuring successful project delivery on time and within budget.
Fostered relationships with stakeholders and publishers to support distribution and marketing efforts for various game projects.

Creativity and InnovationVideo Game DesignWeb DesignResearch SkillsUnityAnalytical Skills+19

Amazon.co.uk

Subject Matter Specialist (SSR and AWS)

Jul 2012 – Mar 2013 · 8 mos · Cork, Ireland · On-site

Leveraged AWS and S3 expertise to facilitate seamless communication between technical teams and stakeholders.
Translated complex technical concepts into easily understandable terms for vendors and associates navigating the AWS landscape.
Thrived in high-pressure situations by prioritizing tasks and devising solutions that maintained project momentum.
Committed to continuous learning to enhance my ability to bridge the technical gap and support team collaboration effectively.

Web DesignCommunicationAgile MethodologiesEnglishScrumTeam Motivation+1

Hecc alliance b.v.

Customer Care and Technical Support

Oct 2011 – Apr 2012 · 6 mos · Eindhoven y alrededores, Países Bajos

Provide technical support to end users for several projects, including:
Iomega: Tech specialist in NAS, backup units, multimedia and portable devices
FoxConn: Sony VAIO support for RMA's and Quality Control
MasterVolt: Tech specialist for solar panels and inverters
Discovery Channel: CSR regarding schedule and inside information
3dConnexion: Tech specialist for 3d mouse hardware
Retrospect: Tech support for backup software

CommunicationEnglishTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTechnical Support

T-systems

Technical Support Specialist (Java)

Sep 2009 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos · Madrid y alrededores, España · On-site

Gained valuable experience in IT at Airbus, focusing on troubleshooting Java and SAP tools for aircraft systems.
Developed expertise in maintaining computer systems and networks, ensuring smooth operations by swiftly resolving glitches.
Played a key role in the rollout of new applications, enhancing overall efficiency.
Built a strong technical foundation that proves beneficial in the fast-paced environment of game development.

Web DesignCommunicationTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTechnical Support

Fnac

Technical Sales Support Specialist

May 2008 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · On-site

Delivered prompt, courteous, and professional assistance to clients as a customer service representative.
Maintained and updated market information on the Trading Platform to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Provided comprehensive and informative responses to clients' product-related inquiries.
Facilitated informed decision-making by supplying market information to sales teams and colleagues.

Team LeadershipTeam ManagementTechnical Support

Blizzard and pyros

Software Quality Assurance, Technical Support Level 1 / 2

Feb 2006 – Mar 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Paris and Madrid

Offered technical support and design assistance to accelerate development timelines for World of Warcraft.
Built the entire SQA department from the ground up for Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Wii for Planet 51.
Confirmed that the games were polished and perfect before distribution to players.

Creativity and InnovationVideo Game DesignEnglishTeam LeadershipDesign DocumentsTeam Motivation+5