22Mar2008

I've Got a New Job

Friday marked my last day as a Web Strategist for AMD.

Although I was only there for a year, it was a great experience — my first working as part of a big multi-disciplinary web team for a large, multi-national organization. I learned a lot.

Why my last day? Because on Monday I start my new gig as Director of Web Production for the US division of NCsoft.

NCsoft's PlayNC web site

For those who aren't into gaming, NCsoft makes massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs). These include:

Tabula Rasa
Guild Wars
City of Heroes and City of Villains
Lineage and Lineage 2
Dungeon Runners (free-to-play! View my character)
Exteel (also free-to-play)
Aion (in development)

Yes, that's right. I'm going to be running the web team for a company that makes video games — being an avid gamer it's an understatement to say that I'm excited about the position and the opportunity.

Working for a large corporate web team has certainly been educational, but I'm looking forward to being back on a small web team and being much more hands-on. It suits my working style and makes better use of my skills and experience (at least, I think so).

I'm also looking forward to leading a team again. After managing the web team at Seattle Children's Hospital for 4+ years, moving to the role of an individual contributor felt more limited than I liked in terms of what I could actually get accomplished.

So, expect some MMO-related posts in the future. Is anyone else a fan of this genre of gaming? If so, what are you playing?

Posted on: March 22, 2008 | 15 Comments

15 Comments Posted

Nice! That sounds like a great job. You know who to call if you need any "outside help." :)

Best of luck!

1. Posted by Keith on March 22, 2008

Congratulations, Christian.

2. Posted by Dan Schulz on March 22, 2008

Congratulations! It sounds like a perfect fit.

3. Posted by Tom Watson on March 23, 2008

Speaking as a player of Tabula Rasa, we welcome you! Now grab your rifle and help us kill some Bane.

4. Posted by Taea on March 23, 2008

Congrats! Wow, that's so exciting! I used to be a lineage 2 addict, now I play guild wars from time to time.

5. Posted by Cookie503 on March 23, 2008

Congrats Christian!

6. Posted by Rob Grady on March 23, 2008

Congratulations! That sounds fun!

7. Posted by Naomi Niles on March 24, 2008

wow, sounds like a really exciting gig...

good luck!

8. Posted by Trevor Lee on March 24, 2008

Thanks all, for the kind words. Taea — I've got my copy of TR, so all I need to do is install it and fire it up. It may have to wait until I've had my fill of Dungeon Runners though — I've got a lot of hacking and slashing to do!

9. Posted by Christian Watson on March 24, 2008

Man, I'm so jealous!

10. Posted by Troy on March 25, 2008

Hack and slash, eh? Alrighty then be sure to make a Guardian or Spy for the Staves and Blades :)

11. Posted by Taea on March 25, 2008

Hey mate good luck in the new job, being a long time player of City of Heroes i've always found the company very good and on the plus side nice to know my subs are helping to pay your wages :)

12. Posted by Mark Lovett on March 25, 2008

First of all i would like give you best wishes for your new company and best of luck for your new role,from a team leader to a company owner.Good luck man i like people like you because you people provide job to fresher also and increase the job opportunities...............[:D]
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13. Posted by Mark.Singh on March 26, 2008

Enjoy your new experience ;)

14. Posted by Ralph on March 26, 2008

Wow, what an exciting job that must be! Congrats!

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