Tera Nguyen
About Tera Nguyen
Tera Nguyen is a Technical Program Manager at Spatial, with a background in game production and design. She has a Master's degree in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and has successfully managed cross-disciplinary teams to deliver interactive experiences across various platforms.
Current Role at Spatial
Tera Nguyen serves as a Technical Program Manager at Spatial since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in fostering a fast, iterative, data-driven, and highly collaborative work culture. Tera has played a key role in the company's strategic pivot from a Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality meeting platform to a social platform focused on NFT galleries and cultural events. She has implemented a shift in team culture from quarterly releases to incremental weekly releases, enhancing the ability to meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Schell Games
Prior to her current position, Tera worked at Schell Games as a Game Producer from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she managed various projects that contributed to the development of interactive gaming experiences. Her role involved overseeing production processes and ensuring that projects were delivered on time and met quality standards.
Experience at Steelman Partners
Tera began her career at Steelman Partners, where she worked as an Assistant Brand Designer from 2014 to 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In this position, she contributed to branding projects and developed her skills in design and project management, laying the groundwork for her future roles in the tech and gaming industries.
Educational Background
Tera Nguyen holds a Master of Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from Arizona State University, completing her degree from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both technology and design, which she applies in her professional roles.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
Tera has extensive experience in managing cross-disciplinary teams, ranging from 5 to 50 members. She has successfully delivered interactive experiences across various platforms, including web, mobile, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Her leadership skills have been pivotal in driving projects forward and ensuring effective collaboration among team members.