Ryan Mc Carthy, Csm, Cspo
About Ryan Mc Carthy, Csm, Cspo
Ryan McCarthy is a Manager of Creative Development Systems at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in creative management and product engineering, having previously held positions at Siemens and Bally Technologies.
Current Role at Wizards of the Coast
Ryan McCarthy currently serves as the Manager of Creative Development Systems at Wizards of the Coast, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he collaborates with various internal stakeholders, including Creative, Operations, R&D, and Finance, to align business needs with resource constraints. He is responsible for establishing and maintaining the program budget, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively. Additionally, he sources and qualifies external vendors and contractors to support program objectives.
Previous Experience at Wizards of the Coast
Prior to his current role, Ryan McCarthy worked at Wizards of the Coast in several capacities. He served as Creative Manager - Multimedia from 2009 to 2015, and as Product Engineer for Digital Games from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he held the position of Product Engineer from 2007 to 2008. His extensive experience at Wizards of the Coast has contributed to his understanding of the creative and product development processes within the organization.
Experience at Bally Technologies
Ryan McCarthy worked at Bally Technologies in various roles from 2003 to 2007. He began as a Product Support Analyst, where he contributed for two years. He then transitioned to Project Manager for the Moneypieces Product Line, a role he held for one year. His time at Bally Technologies provided him with valuable experience in product support and project management within the gaming industry.
Early Career at Siemens
Ryan McCarthy's early career included a position as a Product Support Engineer at Siemens in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He worked there for seven months in 2005 and 2006. This role marked the beginning of his professional journey in the technology and engineering sectors, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors in product development and management.
Agile Methodologies Implementation
Ryan McCarthy led the initiative to transition Wizards of the Coast to Agile methodologies, implementing Scrum and Kanban frameworks. This transition aimed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the development process, allowing teams to respond better to changing project requirements and improve overall productivity.