Ivannoska Gurgel
About Ivannoska Gurgel
Ivannoska Gurgel is a Senior Manager of Program Management at Riot Games, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in game production and management, having held various roles at notable companies including Riot Games, MegaZebra, and Glu Mobile.
Current Role at Riot Games
Ivannoska Gurgel currently serves as Sr. Manager, Program Management at Riot Games. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Los Angeles, California. In her role, she focuses on shaping the lifecycle of cross-Riot programs to improve player engagement. Her expertise includes designing and implementing processes that enhance cross-functional player experiences.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Ivannoska Gurgel has extensive experience at Riot Games, having worked in various capacities since 2015. She served as a Publishing Operations Associate from 2015 to 2017 in Santiago, Chile, and later as Development Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Santiago and Los Angeles. She also held the position of Senior Development Manager from 2019 to 2021 in Greater Los Angeles Area, before transitioning to her current role.
Career Background in Game Production
Ivannoska Gurgel has a diverse background in game production, having worked for several companies in various roles. She was a Producer at MegaZebra for 7 months in 2015 in Munich, Germany, and worked as an Associate Producer at Glu Mobile in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2012. Additionally, she held positions as a Game Designer at Gameloft and Microways in Brazil, contributing to her strong foundation in game development.
Educational Background
Ivannoska Gurgel studied at Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, where she earned a degree in Industrial Design with a focus on Softwares and Games from 2002 to 2006. She also pursued studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics at On - Observatório Nacional from 2008 to 2011. Furthermore, she studied Social Science with a focus on History and Archeology at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo in 2008.
Expertise in Agile Environments
Ivannoska Gurgel possesses a strong background in agile environments, particularly within game production and team development. Her experience includes designing processes aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency among cross-functional teams, which is crucial in the fast-paced gaming industry.