William S. Schmitt

William S. Schmitt is an experienced game development professional currently serving as Head of Studio at Proof of Play since September 2022, focusing on blockchain gaming. Previously, William held the position of General Manager at Nifty Games, overseeing NFL Clash and studio operations. As Executive Producer at Scopely, William directed WWE Champions and managed relationships with licensors. At Disney Interactive, William was Director of Studio Operations for Marvel Avengers Alliance Tactics, leading development and live operations. Other notable roles include Director of Development & CEO at 3d6 Games, Director of Production / Sr. Creative Director at THQ, Lead Producer at Activision Inc. for Spider-Man 3, and Senior Producer at Genuine Games. William's career in game development began at Digital Eclipse. William studied at Moorpark College from 1989 to 1990.