Hector Gray
About Hector Gray
Hector Gray is an Engineering Manager at Riot Games, with a diverse background in software engineering and development. He has held various roles at companies such as Edgecast, TuneIn, and MySpace, and has experience in programming since childhood.
Current Role at Riot Games
Hector Gray serves as an Engineering Manager at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering teams and projects, ensuring the development of high-quality gaming experiences. His leadership contributes to the innovative culture at Riot Games, known for its commitment to player engagement and game development excellence.
Previous Experience at Edgecast
Before joining Riot Games, Hector Gray worked at Edgecast as a Principal Engineer from 2019 to 2022. During his three years at the company, he was involved in enhancing the performance and reliability of Edgecast's content delivery network. His contributions helped improve the overall service quality for clients in the digital media space. His experience at Edgecast solidified his expertise in engineering and technology.
Career at TuneIn
Hector Gray held the position of Principal Engineer at TuneIn from 2016 to 2019. In this role, he focused on developing and optimizing streaming technologies for the platform, which provides live and on-demand audio content. His work contributed to enhancing user experience and expanding the platform's capabilities in the competitive audio streaming market.
Background in Software Development
Hector Gray began his programming journey in elementary school while living in Japan, initially learning typing. He developed MediaXL, a customizable mp3 and video player, during high school. His early interest in technology led him to release Windows 95 applications on download.com while still in the 10th grade. His passion for software development was recognized when he won a 1st place scholarship in the 1999 Hi-Tech Quest competition with the MediaXL application.
Education and Early Career
Hector Gray's formal career in software development began with a position as a Developer at HMSA from 2004 to 2005. He also briefly worked at Microsoft as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) in 2006. His diverse experiences in various roles and companies have contributed to his extensive knowledge and skills in engineering and technology.