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Benjamin Dunn

@benjamindunn

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Product leader with 11 years of experience in gaming and tech.

New Zealand

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that emphasizes customer-centric product optimization, team leadership, and strategic business alignment within the gaming or tech industry.

As a seasoned product leader with over 11 years of experience, I have a proven track record of driving cross-functional teams and aligning product strategies with customer needs and business goals. My recent role as Senior Producer on Towerborne, which has received 83% positive reviews, showcases my ability to lead strategic development and manage large teams effectively.

At Bungie, I played a pivotal role in the production of Destiny 2 seasonal updates, ensuring seamless experiences for over 50 million players. My expertise in data-driven product optimization and live service operations has allowed me to enhance player retention and acquisition while maintaining product stability. I am passionate about creating customer-centric products and fostering team collaboration to achieve business objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Producer

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Stoic Studio

May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Led the strategic development of key product features for Towerborne, managing a large feature team and defining the product roadmap. Developed new production processes to optimize workflows and communication, ensuring a successful early access launch with 83% positive reviews.

Product Strategy Team Leadership Roadmapping Agile Methodologies Cross Functional Collaboration Workflow Optimization

Producer

Bungie

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 (9 months)

Managed the end-to-end production pipeline for multiple seasons of Destiny 2, focusing on player retention and acquisition. Oversaw live release management and coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure product stability for over 50 million players.

Production Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Risk Mitigation Incident Response

Senior Creative Digital Producer

Wrestler Ltd.

May 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Led product strategy and execution for interactive XR projects, including the award-winning ATUA project. Collaborated with clients to refine objectives and ensure market fit, optimizing project impact.

Product Strategy Project Management Product Market Fit Interactive Media Production Award Winning Team Leadership

Co-Founder & CEO

Swibo Ltd.

Oct 2014 - Jul 2019 (4 years 9 months)

Founded and scaled a SaaS company focused on health tech gamification for rehabilitation. Led product strategy and managed cross-functional teams, achieving industry recognition for innovative solutions.

SaaS Development Product Strategy Team Management Health Tech Gamification Business Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Electronics & Computer Systems Engineering

2013 - 2013

Grade: 1st Class Honors

Activities and societies: Participated in a study abroad program at University of California, Davis, focusing on Biomedical Engineering.

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electronics & Computer Systems Engineering, achieved 1st Class Honors and was on the Dean’s List. Included a study abroad program in Biomedical Engineering at the University of California, Davis, USA.