I'm Mike Sanders
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Game developer & founder with 23+ years with creative teams on high-quality games.
About Me
For more than 23 years I have developed video games alongside skilled developers. I'm an experienced founder and project manager with an objective to work alongside diverse passionate and fulfilled people on innovative and high-quality games.
23+
Years in Games
68
Projects Touched
450+
Happy Teammates
Titles I've Worked On
What I Do
Project Management
End-to-end project management from conception to delivery ensuring teams stay aligned and milestones are met efficiently.
Team Leadership
Building and leading high-performance development teams that deliver exceptional results through collaborative leadership.
Process Optimization
Streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency through data-driven process improvements and automation.
Studio Operations
Comprehensive studio management including business development legal coordination and operational infrastructure.
Technical Strategy
Defining and implementing technical roadmaps that align technology decisions with business objectives and team capabilities.
Quality Assurance
Implementing comprehensive QA strategies that ensure product quality while maintaining development velocity and team morale.
My Past Work
A journey through game development and studio operations
Interactive timeline with detailed project history
Select Projects
Get in Touch
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Phone
Available upon request
Location
Raleigh, NC, USA
After nearly two years, I’ve made the difficult decision to depart Carbonated Inc., stepping down from my role as Chief Development Officer.
The next 6 months will be incredibly transformative for me, and I love Gamescom, and especially Germany, so very much. 🎮🇩🇪
I have to admit, I'm anxious about the future of the #gamedev industry. It's a feeling that of a pit in my stomach, with a heart that feels always racing.
If you're a studio founder or game dev exec (CEO, COO, CTO, CCO, etc.), you should be in the GameDev Executive Support (GDES) group.
You're welcome to disagree with me, but if we want to move past the constant 🪑armchair takes on games, budgets, or hashtag#design from people who’ve never shipped anything...
The Nintendo Switch 2 should be free in America, with a $449 introductory year subscription.
Mouse died two days ago, so I replaced it. Only just realized yesterday that it was 20 years old.