Krishna Y
About Krishna Y
Krishna Y is a Technical Lead at Relic Entertainment, specializing in Campaign and Missions since 2020. He has extensive experience in gameplay programming, having worked with notable companies such as Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, and Electronic Arts.
Work at Relic Entertainment
Krishna Y currently serves as the Technical Lead for Campaign & Missions at Relic Entertainment, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the team responsible for the campaign and missions of Company of Heroes 3. His responsibilities include performing code reviews, mentoring gameplay programmers, and assisting in setting and achieving career goals for team members. Krishna is also part of the advisory committee that monitors the health of Company of Heroes 3, ensuring the game's ongoing success and quality.
Previous Experience in Game Development
Before joining Relic Entertainment, Krishna Y worked at several notable companies in the gaming industry. He was a Senior Gameplay Programmer at Ubisoft Montréal for seven months in 2020, following a role as a Software Engineer (Gameplay) at Activision Blizzard from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he worked at Electronic Arts (EA) as a Software Engineer I for three years, from 2013 to 2016. His experience spans various aspects of gameplay programming, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Krishna Y has a solid educational foundation in computer science and interactive entertainment. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology Warangal, studying from 2009 to 2013. He also completed a Master's degree in Interactive Entertainment at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy from 2016 to 2017. Prior to these degrees, he studied Computer Science at GEMS Education from 2007 to 2009.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his current role at Relic Entertainment, Krishna Y plays a significant part in the professional development of his team. He is actively involved in interviewing and hiring top talent for the gameplay programming team. His mentorship extends to providing guidance and support to team members, fostering their growth and helping them achieve their career objectives. This commitment to team development is a key aspect of his leadership approach.