Dmitri Shan
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Senior Program and Production Manager with 8+ years leading VR game launches, esports operations, and cross-functional product execution across Meta, Schell Games, and Skillshot Media. Experienced managing multidisciplinary teams, production roadmaps, live events, and AAA-scale immersive technology initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Program Manager III
Magnit Global (Meta)
11.2025 - Current
- Improved cross-functional delivery efficiency by standardizing milestone reviews and stakeholder reporting
- Coordinated roadmap execution across two product teams, supporting 15 to 20 initiatives
- Supported executive stakeholder reviews
- Managed program operations for design systems and product design within VR and wearables teams at Meta
- Streamlined design review workflows between product, engineering, and UX stakeholders
- Utilized advanced AI technologies, including Claude and MyClaw, to streamline and enhance operational efficiency of VR and wearables programs
Advanced Production Manager
Schell Games
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Led production operations for VR titles, including I Expect You to Die 3, across Meta Quest and Steam platforms
- Directed end-to-end production lifecycle for three VR titles across Meta Quest and Steam, coordinating multidisciplinary teams through milestone delivery and launch readiness
- Managed diverse teams of 10 to 40 cross-functional team members of designers, engineers, artists, and QA to meet milestone deadlines
- Managed production budgets ranging from five to seven figures, while optimizing resource allocation across the full project lifecycle
- Cultivated transparent dialogue between stakeholders to synchronize shifting project objectives
Project Manager
Skillshot Media
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Travel Consort for all teams, players, and event staff
- Managed visa applications for over 100 players
- Formulated comprehensive budgets ranging from thousands to million dollars for all events and tournaments
- Managed Skillshot's Internship Program and led their Esports 101 class
- Delivered 50+ esports tournaments and live events for major gaming clients, overseeing logistics, operations, staffing, and stakeholder coordination
- Managed legal and accounting information for all contractors and pro players
Event Coordinator
Hi-Rez Studios
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Lead project manager for the Smite Pro League and the Paladins Pro League events
- Directed operations for 200+ event staff during Smite and Paladins World Championships, ensuring seamless execution for large-scale live esports productions
- Oversaw budgets totaling approximately 3 million dollars for each event
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Agile/Scrum
- Jira
- Roadmapping
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Unity
- Unreal
- Meta Quest Publishing
- Steam Release Management
- Apple Vision Pro Publishing
- Figma
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Claude
- MyClaw
- Hatch
Accomplishments
- HRX & Hirez Expo (01/2018, 11/2018, & 2019)
- Atlanta Reign Overwatch Homestand (07/2019)
- Esport Summit Atlanta (11/2019)
- I Expect You to Die 3 (Launch Date: 9/28/2023)
- Puzzle Sculpt (Launch Date 9/5/2025)
- Brawlhalla World Championship (10/2025)
Timeline
Design Program Manager III
Magnit Global (Meta)
11.2025 - Current
Advanced Production Manager
Schell Games
09.2021 - 10.2025
Project Manager
Skillshot Media
01.2018 - 09.2021
Event Coordinator
Hi-Rez Studios
06.2017 - 01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Georgia State University