Roy Ignacio
About Roy Ignacio
Roy Ignacio is an IT Project Manager with extensive experience in managing casino IT projects. He has worked for several companies in Las Vegas, including Golden Entertainment, Inc., Tesla, and Station Casinos, and holds degrees from the University of North Florida and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Work at Golden Entertainment
Currently, Roy Ignacio serves as an IT Project Manager at Golden Entertainment, Inc. since 2022. His role involves managing a variety of casino IT projects, which include Networking, Applications, Security, and Operations. He is responsible for creating and developing project plans and budgets tailored to the specific needs of the casino environment. His experience in this position allows him to collaborate effectively with different teams to ensure successful project execution.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Roy Ignacio has held several project management positions prior to his current role. He worked at Station Casinos as an IT Project Manager for five months in 2022. Before that, he was a Project Manager at Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes working as a Project Coordinator at theDifference and as an Innovation Facilitator/Project Manager at AFWERX, both roles contributing to his expertise in managing diverse projects.
Education and Expertise
Roy Ignacio studied at the University of North Florida, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Business/Commerce from 2011 to 2013. He furthered his education at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from 2013 to 2017. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial management, which he applies in his project management roles.
Background in the Casino Industry
Roy Ignacio has significant experience in the casino industry, managing IT projects that encompass various aspects of casino operations. His roles have required him to collaborate with Network Engineers, Product Developers, IT Security, and Application Support Teams. This collaboration is essential for developing processes and implementations that enhance the operational efficiency of casino IT systems.
Early Career Experience
Before transitioning into project management, Roy Ignacio worked as a Retail Salesperson at Best Buy from 2012 to 2015. This early career experience helped him develop customer service skills and an understanding of retail operations, which are beneficial in his subsequent roles in project management within the technology and casino sectors.