Michael Merrill is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in global operations, localization, quality assurance, strategic analysis, process improvement, workflow engineering, new business development, organizational leadership, and innovation. He received his B.A. in Cinema Arts from California State University, Northridge, and later pursued his Master of Business Administration at Amazon.com. In his professional career, he has held key positions at major entertainment companies such as Netflix and The Walt Disney Company. At Disney, he served in various roles, including Creative Manager, Associate Project Manager, Manager, Technical Production, Sr. Manager Technical Production, Director, Technical Production, Director of Digital Media Operations, and Executive Director of Operations. In his current role as Director of Asset Management Operations at Netflix, he continues to challenge the status quo by finding simpler and more effective ways to achieve desired results while saving money and improving customer satisfaction. Michael's highly analytical mind, superior leadership skills, and innovative thinking make him a valuable asset to any organization.