About Me
Hi, welcome to my portfolio website.
Hi, I’m Manuel Krusy – a project manager and creative all-rounder from Germany’s Ruhr area, with a hands-on approach to creativity, technology, and storytelling. I studied Design (Film & Sound) at the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund and co-founded the indie developer team The Bitfather, where we created the role-playing game Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic as well as a collaborative game with YouTuber Look Mum No Computer.
Over the years, I have worked in a wide range of roles – from project and product management to game design, software development, web design, video production, and sound design. This interdisciplinary background enables me to oversee projects from both a creative and technical perspective.
My approach: learning by doing. My formal design education provides a strong foundation, but my real strength lies in practical experience, curiosity, and the drive to explore new paths. I have acquired skills across diverse fields and consistently proven my ability to deliver results with passion and commitment.
Most recently, I served as Head of Studio at Goon Squad, where I led a six-person team, implemented efficient workflows, and managed multiple projects in parallel.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring my interests in astronomy and space exploration, making music, or experimenting in the kitchen.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Name | Manuel Krusy |
| Born in | 1987 |
| Location | Witten, NRW, Germany |
| Hobbies | Making music, cooking, astronomy & space exploration, bouldering |
| Bacon Number | 3 |
| Fun Fact 1 | In 2010, worked for two weeks in a Formula 1 team during the race when Sebastian Vettel won his first World Championship |
| Fun Fact 2 | Possibly distantly related to John Kruesi – the inventor who worked for Edison and co-developed the phonograph. Fittingly, I also have experience as a sound technician. |
