Höskuldur Sigurðarson
About Höskuldur Sigurðarson
Höskuldur Sigurðarson is a Technical Program Manager at Riot Games, with a diverse background in project management and customer services. He has held various roles in the gaming industry, including positions at CCP and Betware, and has a strong educational foundation in Computer Science and Business Administration.
Work at Riot Games
Currently, Höskuldur Sigurðarson holds the position of Technical Program Manager at Riot Games, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. Prior to this, he served as Director of Live Services and Operations at Riot Games from 2019 to 2021. He has also been a part of the Live Operations global leadership team, contributing to the management and execution of live service strategies.
Previous Experience at CCP
Höskuldur Sigurðarson worked at CCP for four years, beginning as a Senior Producer from 2014 to 2016, and later as Sr. Director of Customer Services and Infrastructure from 2016 to 2018. His roles involved overseeing production and customer service operations in Reykjavík, Iceland, enhancing the overall player experience.
Educational Background
Höskuldur Sigurðarson has a solid educational foundation in computer science and business management. He studied at Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurnesja from 1995 to 1999, followed by a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Háskólinn í Reykjavík from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Háskóli Íslands between 2011 and 2013.
Management Methodologies
Höskuldur Sigurðarson employs various management methodologies in his work, including Scrum, Lean, Agile, Kanban, and LeSS. His expertise lies in managing cross-functional teams across multiple concurrent projects, focusing on both operational and technical aspects of IT services.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his roles in the gaming industry, Höskuldur Sigurðarson is the owner of Puzzled by Iceland, a venture he has managed since 2010. This entrepreneurial experience complements his extensive background in project and program management.