Stefan Sinclair

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Director of Engineering at Certain Affinity

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Stefan Sinclair is a Director of Engineering at Certain Affinity, specializing in the entertainment and mobile software spaces. He has led engineering teams on major video game titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Halo: Infinite. Colleagues describe him as kind-hearted, detail-oriented, and having great integrity.

Outside of work, Stefan is deeply committed to his community through philanthropy. He is a long-time volunteer and mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, frequently leading and promoting fundraising campaigns for the organization.

Stefan was named the 2015 Big Brother of the Year for the State of Texas in recognition of his dedicated mentorship.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

Decisive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Youth Mentorship
He has been a dedicated volunteer and "Big Brother" for over 13 years with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, an organization he actively supports.
Game Development
His career is focused on developing major video games, including leading engineering efforts for high-profile titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Halo: Infinite, and Doom.
Philanthropic Fundraising
Frequently uses his personal and professional network to spearhead fundraising initiatives for non-profits, as evidenced by his consistent support for Bowl for Kids.

Media Appearances

Stefan has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
Director of Engineering at Certain Affinity
1-2022 - 5-2023
Senior Lead Engineer at Certain Affinity
10-2017 - 1-2022
Senior Engineer at Wave
8-2012
Freelance Software Gardener 🌱 at IVxIV Software
1-2012 - 7-2015
Engineering Lead at Certain Affinity

Education

1990 - 1995
BSME from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Exp : 26 Location : Austin, Texas, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering at Certain Affinity
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Insights For Selling To Stefan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stefan is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stefan

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stefan move?

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

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

You And Stefan

Personality Compatibility


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