Hi!

My name is Kyle Maharlika-Roper.

I’m CHANGING CAREERS TO APPLY MY EXISTING OPS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN ANIMATION/GAmes PRODUCTION management.

My experience

 

  • Production Manager, Hustle to Scale documentary (IMDB)
    Hustle to Scale via aīre ventures | Miami, FL | July 2020-August 2021

    • Developed detailed project plans & deadlines

    • Communicated deadlines, responsibilities, and deliverables to all team members

    • Created and managed meeting, filming, and production schedules/calendars

    • Held check-ins with all team members to understand progress & troubleshoot issues

    • Created meeting agendas, kept copious meeting minutes/notes, and communicated action items

    • Prepared deliverables for review & communicated change notes to all parties

    • Managed budgets, tracked spending, accounts payable/receivable

    • Communicated filming directives and preparation instructions to cast members

    • Reported weekly and monthly progress to Executive Producers & Directors

    • Defined production pipeline processes & procedures

    • Secured licenses for audio & visual assets used in the documentary

    • Selected and implemented software to assist with editing process & ease operational burdens

    • Resolved software/tech issues and handled troubleshooting

    • Coordinated delivery of final product to broadcasting network

  • Operations Manager (formerly Associate)
    aīre ventures | Miami, FL | February 2019 - May 2022

    Architected & maintained tech-enabled platforms and business processes in alignment with our cultural values and goals. Oversaw the strategy & implementation of all operational systems — including technical, project management, financial, legal, and human resources.

    Technical Project Manager & Software Development Lead
    TAO Connect | Remote | March 2015-February 2019

    Assumed duties of a Chief Technology Officer. Led the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of sustainable, secure, and efficient software. Managed a team of 6 software developers (in-house & offshore). Provided customer technical support, service, & documentation. Ensured compliance with legal & ethical practices.

    Software Development Engineer Intern
    Amazon.com | Seattle, WA | May 2014 - Aug 2014

    Worked on user authentication software, utilizing Java & MySQL.

  • Emerging City Champions 2019

    Selected by 8 80 Cities to receive a grant to build more accessible, inclusive and connected cities

    Maven Leadership Collective (MLC)
    October 2017 - August 2018

    Selected for MLC’s 10 month leadership development program for queer & trans people of color & allies

    Buddhist Chapter Leader for SGI-USA
    April 2019 - Present

    Selected to support young men in becoming the best versions of themselves through Buddhist practice

  • According to Clifton Strengths, these are my top 5 strengths, in order. They feel pretty accurate to me!

    Individualization

    People who are especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively.

    Learner

    People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

    Connectedness

    People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.

    Restorative

    People who are especially talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.

    Positivity

    People who are especially talented in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.

 

My career journey to production management

 

I started my career in 2014 as a software developer, working at Amazon as an intern. From there, I joined TAO Connect, a small, mental health technology startup; I started as an intern and worked my way up to being the Senior Technical Project Manager/ Lead Software Developer. I eventually left in 2019 to work as a project & operations manager at aīre ventures, a non-profit venture studio specializing in creating solutions to systemic problems in access & inclusion.

Trusting my intuition to return to the creative, one Inktober in 2019 I started drawing again. I got serious about it and began to consider different career paths in art, including animation. Meanwhile, at our non-profit, we unexpectedly received a grant to produce a documentary and my boss decided to appoint me as the Production Manager.

I had an “a-ha moment”: the combination of my process-oriented skills (in operations, project management, & technology) and my people-oriented skills were perfect for production management. None of my experience was wasted: I thrived in production and really enjoyed it.

For me, my next step was clear: use my skills in production management in the world of animation and games, where I could use my unique specialization while serving as a bridge between production and artists.

Because of my own diverse identities, I’ve made efforts throughout my career towards creating a more inclusive world. I hope to use my role in production management to build a more inclusive animation industry!
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