Jason Nolen

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Director of Engineering at WB Games Boston

Hayward, California, United States

Overview

Jason is a Director of Engineering at WB Games, specializing in Unity and mobile game development. He is an ethical people leader focused on building strong engineering cultures and fostering career growth. He studied Computer Science at Morris Brown College and has a background in leading teams in the Free-to-Play space.

He is passionate about supporting talent within the game industry, publicly vouching for former colleagues and championing them for new opportunities. His management style is described by others as candid, respectful, brave, and insightful, reflecting a deep commitment to the people he leads.

Unique fact: During a previous role, Jason was known as the "Resident Unity Wizard" for his deep expertise in deciphering the game engine.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Achievment Oriented

Confident & Optimistic

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Ethical Leadership
Identifies as an "Ethical People Leader" and publicly supports former colleagues, reflecting a strong commitment to his team's well-being and careers.
Mobile Game Development
Leads engineering for mobile-first initiatives in the Free-to-Play (F2P) gaming space, with a long track record of successful mobile projects.
Unity Engine Expertise
Possesses deep technical skill in Unity, having been previously nicknamed the "Resident Unity Wizard" for his ability to solve complex engine challenges.

Media Appearances

Jason has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Director of Engineering at WB Games Boston
1-2022 - 1-2026
Director Of Engineering at WB Games San Francisco
7-2019 - 1-2022
Engineering Manager at WB Games San Francisco
10-2015 - 5-2019
Mobile/Unity Engineering Lead at Anki
4-2014 - 10-2015
Front End Mobile UI Engineer at Anki

Education

Computer Science from Morris Brown College
General Studies from Laney College

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Exp : 21 Location : Hayward, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering at WB Games Boston
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Insights For Selling To Jason

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jason is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jason

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jason move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jason take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jason

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