👨🏾💻🎮🏳️🌈 🇩🇪Dwayne Sands (He/Him)
About 👨🏾💻🎮🏳️🌈 🇩🇪Dwayne Sands (He/Him)
Dwayne Sands is a software engineer currently employed at Riot Games, with a background that includes senior roles at Connexity, Inc., Sapient Global Markets, and Core Digital Media. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Norfolk State University and is an advocate for social justice reform, having founded The Tech Journey to support aspiring Black technologists.
Work at Riot Games
Dwayne Sands has been employed at Riot Games as a Software Engineer since 2020. His role involves developing and maintaining software solutions that support the company's gaming products. Located in Santa Monica, California, Sands contributes to the innovative environment at Riot Games, known for its commitment to creating engaging gaming experiences.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Dwayne Sands held several roles in software engineering. He worked at Connexity, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he was a Senior Java Developer at Sapient Global Markets from 2013 to 2016. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Core Digital Media from 2016 to 2018 and worked as an Application Developer at JPMorgan Chase from 2008 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Dwayne Sands earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Norfolk State University. He has also completed Agile Training, which enhances his skills in software development methodologies. His educational background supports his work in various software engineering roles across different industries.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Dwayne Sands has been an advocate for social justice reform for seven years. He founded The Tech Journey, an initiative aimed at supporting future Black technologists. Through this organization, he seeks to create opportunities and provide resources for underrepresented individuals in the technology field.
Fighting Games Competitions
Dwayne Sands has a background in competitive gaming, specifically in fighting games. He competed at a high level in several competitions across the country during a college break. Although he has transitioned from high-level competition, he remains an enthusiast in the fighting games community.