OLIVER ULRICH

AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Hi! I'm Oliver.

I'm an expert in agile software project management.
Currently I work as a producer on interactive experiences at Studio Fizbin.

I also have a background in UX design and corresponding technical implementation.

This portfolio contains a selection of my recent work.

Scrum Master
Moderation
Agile @ Scale
Risk Mgmt
Client Relations
Jira
Confluence
MS Project
GSuite / AS
Office / VBA

My core principles are:

  • Think in features and stories, not in tasks.
  • Work with Agile. Visualize and communicate plans with Waterfall roadmaps.
  • People are the heart of any project or company. Adjust frameworks to their needs.
  • Always have an understanding of the work a team does.
  • Ask the right questions. Then trust experts.

PROJECTS: GAMES

2021

Minute of Islands

Narrative Platformer

Minute of Islands is an award-winning puzzle platformer created by Studio Fizbin.
As the producer I was responsible for leading the team of up to 30 members. Additionally I was one of the main contact points for Mixtvision, the game's publisher.

Main Challenges:

stakeholder management // resolving conflicts of budget and designer's vision // moderation of tense situations // introduction of scrum and agile to Studio Fizbin

Minute of Islands is an award-winning puzzle platformer created by Studio Fizbin.
As the producer I was responsible for leading the team of up to 30 members. Additionally I was one of the main contact points for Mixtvision, the game's publisher.

Main Challenges:

stakeholder management // resolving conflicts of budget and designer's vision // introduction of scrum and agile to Studio Fizbin

2021

Say No! More

Empowerment on Rails

2021

Say No! More

Empowerment on Rails

Say No! More is a game where the only thing players can do is to say "No!". It's a fun and incredibly empowering story about learning to stand up for oneself.

I led the highly dynamic team of up to 10 people and implemented an adapted version of scrum.

Main Challenges:

managing ideas and innovation // adapting scrum to the team's needs // evaluating risks and scenarios

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PROJECTS: Apps

LIVE

DerElefant

For Children < 6

The blue elephant is one of the most iconic characters of German children's TV. Studio Fizbin created the app for the public broadcaster WDR.
I worked on the App since the original release. I'm the producer of all of the many updates it has recieved over the years.
"DerElefant" has an install base of 500k on Google Play devices alone.

Main Challenges:

Ongoing SPoC for the client // working with constantly changing team members // facilitating workshops // IP highly protected

The blue elephant is one of the most iconic characters of German children's TV. Studio Fizbin created the app for the public broadcaster WDR.
I worked on the App since the original release. I'm the producer of all of the many updates it has recieved over the years.
"DerElefant" has an install base of 500k on Google Play devices alone.

Main Challenges:

Ongoing SPoC for the client // working with changing team members // facilitating workshops // IP highly protected

LIVE

KiKANiNCHEN-App

For Children < 6

LIVE

KiKANiNCHEN-App

For Children < 6

KiKANiNCHEN is the mascot of the public broadcasting children's TV station KiKA. Studio Fizbin created a detailed world in the paper crafted style of the IP. The app has been downloaded over 500k times on Google Play alone.
I was responsible for the production of all the updates since the original release.

Main Challenges:

regular technical servicing // development of budgeting scenarios // management of staff across multiple projects

LIVE

Wissen macht Ah!

For Children < 11

Wissen macht Ah! is WDR's IP for children from the age of 8 to 11. It's an instructive yet also funny and edgy TV show.
Studio Fizbin created the corresponding app. Players explore an endless universe, a constantly expanding brain with knowledge gaps that have to be closed.
The app pulls its ever expanding content from the broadcaster's server backend, so editors can continously add value to the app.

Main Challenges:

coordinating technical and creative development // continious tracking, evaluation and analysis of risks // risk communication

Wissen macht Ah! is WDR's IP for children from the age of 8 to 11. It's an instructive yet also funny and edgy TV show.
Studio Fizbin created the corresponding app. Players explore an endless universe, a constantly expanding brain with knowledge gaps that have to be closed.
The app pulls its ever expanding content from the broadcaster's server backend, so editors can continously add value to the app.

Main Challenges:

coordinating technical and creative development // continious tracking, evaluation and analysis of risks // risk communication

PROJECTS: Tools & Interactive

2020

HoloLens Financial

Finance in AR

In 2019 Studio Fizbin was asked to develop a frontend of a financial tool. The catch was that it had to be implemented in AR on HoloLens.
The project was a very interesting learning experience. I was once again responsible for production and customer contact. Additionally I supported the UX team.

Main Challenges:

working in two specialist fields in parallel // adaption of existing production processes to fit new technology // working with complex affordances

In 2019 Studio Fizbin was asked to develop a frontend of a financial tool. The catch was that it had to be implemented in AR on HoloLens.
The project was a very interesting learning experience. I was once again responsible for production and customer contact. Additionally I supported the UX team.

Main Challenges:

working in two specialist fields in parallel // adaption of existing production processes to fit new technology // working with complex affordances

Details under NDA

2020

Detecting War Crime

Simulation

2020

Detecting War Crime

Simulation

War crime is often uncovored using digital imagery. Studio Fizbin built a simulation of a possible forensics process.
I was the producer of the project.

Main Challenges:

project with delicate subjects required careful communication // very tight integration of customer's wishes and assets

Details under NDA

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