Mike Wells
About Mike Wells
Mike Wells is a Lead Producer at Big Viking Games, with a diverse background in game development and production. He has held various roles at UP360 and has an academic foundation in biology, holding a Master's degree from the University of Guelph.
Work at Big Viking Games
Mike Wells has been employed at Big Viking Games as Lead Producer since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as Producer from 2021 to 2022 and as Senior Producer for a brief period in 2022. His contributions to the company are focused on overseeing game production processes and ensuring project milestones are met.
Previous Experience at UP360
Mike Wells held multiple positions at UP360, starting as a VR Programmer in the fall of 2018. He advanced to Lead Programmer and Lead Developer before becoming Director of Production from 2020 to 2021. His roles involved programming and managing production workflows, contributing to the development of virtual reality projects.
Educational Background
Mike Wells obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Integrative Biology from the University of Guelph, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. He also earned an advanced diploma in Game Programming from Humber College, which he completed in 2020. His academic background includes studies in Marine and Freshwater Biology, culminating in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours from the University of Guelph.
Research Publications
Mike Wells has published research in notable scientific journals. His work in Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology was published in 2017, and he also contributed to the Journal of Experimental Biology in 2015. These publications reflect his engagement in scientific research during his academic career.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before his roles in game development, Mike Wells worked in various capacities, including as a Lab Manager and Teaching Assistant at the University of Guelph. He also served as a Lab Technician at the Royal Ontario Museum and as a Recruiter at Randstad Canada. These positions provided him with a diverse skill set applicable to his later work in game production.