Mike Yurka
Strategy & Operations Manager @ Studios Quality/Xbox Game Studios
- Role
- Strategy and Operations Manager at Microsoft
- Location
- Redmond, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mike Yurka
Years of Experience- 15+ years as an engineer focused on quality and testing for games/interactive experiences- 10+ years leading projects and people- 13+ years supporting gaming accessibility Key Skills and Capabilities- Enhance the impact of teams and individuals using ‘Lead from Behind,’ ‘Fail Fast,’ and other situational leadership approaches- Quickly learn, assess, and act when encountering new/novel spaces or challenges- Strong engineering mindset bolstered by a history of diverse projects and teams- Build robust relationships with partners through establishing trust, delivering high-quality results, and facilitating collaboration- Pragmatic issue resolution focused on achieving balance between the ideal and realistic solutions- Actionable and targeted communication to drive impact- Plan for the future by reducing long-term risk through informed decisions and thoughtful mitigation plans- Advocate for inclusion both in teams as well as in products, with a particular passion for neurodiversity and accessibility
Experience
Strategy and Operations Manager
Oct 2021 — Present · Redmond, WA, US
Studios Quality/Xbox Game StudiosAccessibilityProduct ManagementStrategic Investments
Education
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering (Robotics)
2001 — 2005
University of Southern California
Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering (Multimedia and Creative Technologies)
2005 — 2006
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