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Esports Operations & Event Management

Executing
world-class
competitive events.

Bridging the gap between corporate project management and competitive gaming. I specialise in flawless tournament logistics, enforceable rulebooks, and maintaining competitive integrity at scale.

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Core Capabilities

Applying rigorous project management principles to the unpredictable nature of live esports operations.

Rulebook Engineering

Drafting comprehensive, watertight rule sets that account for competitive edge cases, exploits, and strict administrative protocols.

Event Logistics

End-to-end planning of tournament spaces. Managing hardware deployments, stage scheduling, and ensuring zero downtime for broadcasts.

Tournament Admin

Expert-level management of both online and LAN tournaments. Handling any level of tournament from closed LAN systems to massive open registration qualifiers.

Stakeholder Relations

Serving as the primary liaison between tournament organizers, production crews, talent, and professional players to ensure clear communication.

Professional Experience

A track record of successful event execution and operational management.

BLAST Premier Apr 2022 - Present
Lead Operations Manager

BLAST Premier

Lead Tournament Operations Manager for 4+ years, running 20+ Tier 1 Counter-Strike events globally.

On-site Relations Global Circuit Management
ESL 2019 - 2020
Head Tournament Referee

ESL UK Premiership

Spearheaded national league operations while mastering multi-channel broadcast production across online and live events.

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Supercell Ongoing
Project Coordinator

BLAST Bash

Spearheaded a custom white-label showcase for Supercell, orchestrating end-to-end production for a multi-game tournament featuring bespoke competitive tiers and influencer activations.

Logistics Financial Reporting

Trusted By

Partnering with industry-leading publishers and organizers to deliver flawless competitive experiences.

Valve

Valve Titles

  • BLAST Paris Major 2023
  • BLAST Austin Major 2025
Riot Games

Riot Games

  • First Strike Europe
  • BLAST Twitch Invitational
  • Spike Nations 1 - 3
Ubisoft

Ubisoft

  • R6 Copenhagen Major 2023
  • R6 Six Invitational 2024
  • Initial Setup for BLAST
Epic Games

Epic Games

  • FNCS Global Champ 2023 (Lead)
Open to chat & collaborations

Let's Chat

Whether you're planning an event, have a question about tournament operations, or just want to talk esports, drop a note below or reach out directly.

Email Me Discord: @wattsy.