Byungyoon Shin
About Byungyoon Shin
Byungyoon Shin is a Product Lead at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in various roles across multiple companies, including experience in consulting, esports, and risk advisory.
Current Role at Riot Games
Byungyoon Shin serves as a Product Lead at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy within the company. His experience in the gaming industry, particularly with esports, contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Before joining Riot Games, Byungyoon worked at Blizzard Entertainment as an Esports Associate from 2017 to 2018. His responsibilities included supporting esports initiatives and contributing to the overall growth of the esports community. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the gaming sector.
Educational Background
Byungyoon Shin studied at UCL, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business with East European Studies from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed the International Foundation Programme in Business Studies at the University of Warwick from 2011 to 2012. His academic background supports his expertise in business and economics.
Internships and Early Career
Byungyoon's early career includes internships at AMCHAM Korea and EY. He worked in the Communications Team at AMCHAM Korea for three months in 2014 and completed a three-month internship in Risk Advisory at EY in 2015. These experiences helped him develop foundational skills in communication and risk management.
Experience in Consulting and Analysis
Byungyoon held a position as a Research Assistant at The Boston Consulting Group for one month in 2014. He later worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Kearney from 2018 to 2021. His roles in consulting involved analyzing business strategies and providing insights to clients, enhancing his analytical skills.