Igor Gomes
About Igor Gomes
Igor Gomes serves as the Director of Development Management for Information Security and IT at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2022. With a diverse background in technology and management, he has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Itaú Unibanco and McKinsey & Company.
Work at Riot Games
Igor Gomes currently serves as the Director of Development Management for Information Security and IT at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2022. His tenure at Riot Games began in 2016 when he worked as an MBA Summer Associate. He later advanced to Senior Development Manager for Enterprise IT from 2017 to 2020, and then as Senior Manager for Enterprise IT and Information Security from 2020 to 2022. His roles have involved overseeing various aspects of IT and information security within the company, contributing to the overall operational efficiency and security posture.
Education and Expertise
Igor Gomes holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he studied Strategy, Technology, and Analytics from 2015 to 2017. He also earned an Engineer's Degree in Computer Engineering from Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Oficial) between 2003 and 2007. Additionally, he participated in a Technology Entrepreneurship program at RealAcad - Stanford University in 2007. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in technology and business management.
Background
Igor Gomes has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different organizations. He began his career as a Consultant at Serra City Hall in Brazil in 2009. He then held multiple positions at Itaú Unibanco, including IT Coordinator and Program Manager, from 2011 to 2015. His international experience includes a role as a Project Manager at S.I.E GROUP in Austria and a brief stint as a MAP Consultant at Xerox in the Washington D.C. Metro Area in 2016.
Achievements
Igor Gomes founded the Digital Citizenship Center, an NGO that has positively impacted over 20,000 individuals by addressing the digital divide in his home state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. He has also received an award for Innovation and Future of Banking from the Brazilian Federation of Banks, recognizing his contributions to the banking sector's advancement.
Personal Interests
In his personal life, Igor Gomes enjoys traveling and has visited friends in over 30 countries. He also has a passion for playing video games, soccer, and practicing indoor climbing during his free time. These interests reflect his engagement with both technology and physical activities.