Cristian L.

OOVAL

OOVAL is the first full headless ticketing engine for the events industry, enabling the next generation of events.

Founder

Stealth Startup

Founded Viventum.xyz, a start-up tackling Web3 Ticketing. 

Shipped the product in the hands of hundreds of customers, managed a team of 5 and built the entire Web3 (blockchain) and Web2 infrastructure.

Other things I did:
Client acquisition
Built & shipped the product from 0 into the hands of hundreds of customers
Product strategy, setting up goals, expectations management

And also did everything else needed, like every founder, because I loved it and had to.

CLQE

CLQE developed mobile apps (e.g., live voting app, football app) & web applications (e.g., e-commerce stores)

Owner

The High-Performance Company

Founded my first company, in the mental health space. Working with business owners, young athletes and high-performing individuals to help them reach new performance heights through specific mental practices.

Owner | Coach

Siemens

Worked on a governmental €26M project in Reporting & Data Analysis.

Software Developer

Catenate

Developing on the front-end side of our marketing and sales platform.

ReactJS developer

Working in the Global IT department in the front- & back-end development of building Javascript, Node.js applications with global use.

JS & Node.js Developer

Entrepreneur | Software Engineer | Founder of OOVAL | contributed to AI research published @MIT | www.crislenta.com

"In today's society, code is the ultimate source of truth", Naval Ravikant

Founder | CEO

OOVAL builds a Headless Ticketing Engine.

Cris L.

MOVRS

MOVRS harnesses generative AI to produce digital twins and tell stories about athletes. We partner with sports properties and broadcasters to generate better, more engaging content and insights for multi-platform distribution.

EVP - Strategy, Innovation & Performance

Business Advisor

I build and maintain technologies, operations, teams, and business relationships.

Chief Executive Officer

SportIn Global

Ambassador

Qatar SportsTech

Business Mentor

Pokatok

Advisor

Global Sports Innovation Hub

Business Development Consultant

Gemini Sports Analytics

Strategy, Product and Business Development

Major League Baseball (MLB)

Successfully oversaw a 200-person team responsible for operating 'StatCast' technology and broadcast systems in all 30 Major League stadiums, contributing to MLB's Emmy Award-winning reputation.

Managed a dedicated Technical Support team of 25 experts, ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of tracking technologies used by national and regional sports networks during MLB games.

Acted as a pivotal liaison between MLB and technology vendors Sportvision (SMT), ChyronHego (TRACAB), Trackman, and Hawk-Eye, actively participating in software testing, interface development, and data quality assurance.

Developed system documentation and training materials to enhance team proficiency and operational efficiency.

Directed the Zone Evaluation system, overseeing technical components and personnel responsible for grading MLB Umpires, maintaining critical partnerships with the Commissioner's Office and labor attorneys.

Scheduled and managed MLB club special events, delivering Tracking data to baseball operations staff for development and scouting.

Spearheaded the day-to-day operations of vital MLB systems, including the Automated Balls and Strikes system (ABS) and Video Room Monitoring (VRM) system, enhancing the integrity and performance of the sport.

Senior Director, Data Operations

SportsTicker

ESPN SportsTicker

Newsroom Manager
Managed a team of 8-10 editors, overseeing the newsroom operations, story selection, and content broadcast.

Delegated assignments, including news stories, recaps, and features.

Provided editorial oversight by editing copy to maintain high-quality content.

Chief Golf Editor
Orchestrated weekly golf coverage within the newsroom, ensuring comprehensive and engaging content.

Authored a weekly column, feature stories, and recaps, offering in-depth insights into the world of golf.

Led on-location coverage for prestigious golf events, including The Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA Championship from 2000 to 2004.

Chief Olympics Editor
Coordinated comprehensive preview packages for Olympic events.

Wrote event round-ups and compelling feature stories that captured the essence of the Olympic Games.

Led on-location coverage for major Olympics, including the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

Baseball Manager
Oversaw the management of baseball pitch-by-pitch technology known as 'Game Reporter.'

Managed software enhancements, troubleshooting, and data qualification to ensure the accuracy and reliability of baseball data.

Senior Editor

I'm an award-winning sports industry executive with a deep passion for innovation and collaboration. With a wealth of experience in technology, project management, and recruiting, my expertise lies in relationship-building and business development.

My journey in the sports world has been fueled by my fascination with captivating stories and cutting-edge technologies, honed during my time with ESPN and Major League Baseball. From optical tracking to video editing and AR/VR/XR, I'm well-versed in a spectrum of technologies.

In the realm of project management, I've earned accolades, including an Emmy Award for 'StatCast' and a SportTechie Award for 'Automated Balls and Strikes' (RoboUmp). My knack for forging strategic partnerships and managing technical operations has allowed me to lead high-profile collaborations with renowned technology vendors like ChyronHego, TrackMan, SMT (SportVision), and Hawk-Eye.

On a daily basis, I oversaw all baseball tracking technologies, ensuring top-notch data quality and providing unwavering technical support. Additionally, I established and managed vital baseball departments, such as Umpire Evaluation, Minor League Statistics, and Video Room Monitoring, contributing to the integrity of the sport.

Recruiting, hiring, and managing a team of 200 professionals across North America, I efficiently managed a $1 million operational budget, ensuring seamless operations.

Before my tenure with MLB Advanced Media, I served as a Senior Editor with ESPN SportsTicker, holding key roles such as Chief Golf Editor, Chief Olympics Editor, and Newsdesk Manager.

I'm a dynamic, approachable individual, driven by the virtues of a great athlete and entrepreneur. My unwavering hustle and dedication remain steadfast, no matter the challenge. Let's connect and explore opportunities where my passion for sports, innovation, and relationship-building can make a significant impact.

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