Alex Kasten
About Alex Kasten
Alex Kasten is an Associate Producer at Manticore Games Inc., with a background in quality assurance and production roles across various gaming companies. He has accumulated experience at companies such as Zynga, Magic Fuel Games Inc., and Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Current Role at Manticore Games
Alex Kasten serves as an Associate Producer at Manticore Games Inc. since 2021. In this role, Kasten is responsible for overseeing various aspects of game production, ensuring that projects are completed on time and meet quality standards. This position builds on Kasten's extensive experience in quality assurance and production within the gaming industry.
Previous Experience at Magic Fuel Games Inc.
Prior to joining Manticore Games, Kasten worked at Magic Fuel Games Inc. in multiple capacities. Kasten began as a QA Analyst from 2017 to 2018, then advanced to QA Lead from 2018 to 2019. After a brief period as a Senior QA Tester in 2021, Kasten transitioned to the role of Associate Producer, serving from 2019 to 2020.
Experience at Zynga
Kasten's career includes significant roles at Zynga, where Kasten worked as a QA Analyst from 2014 to 2016 and later as a QA Lead from 2016 to 2017. These positions involved ensuring the quality of various gaming products, contributing to Kasten's expertise in quality assurance within the gaming sector.
Educational Background in Animation and Visual Effects
Kasten studied at Ex'pression, where Kasten earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Animation and Visual Effects from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, Kasten attended the New York Film Academy, focusing on 3D Graphics and Effects for 11 months in 2006. This educational background supports Kasten's skills in game production and quality assurance.
Early Career at Sony and Disney
Kasten began the career in quality assurance at Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC as an FQA Tester from 2011 to 2013. Following this role, Kasten worked at Disney Interactive Studios as a QA Tester for four months in 2013. These early experiences laid the foundation for Kasten's subsequent roles in the gaming industry.