Jean Zoch
About Jean Zoch
Jean Zoch is a Senior Principal Insights Analyst at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in analytics and insights, having held various roles at companies such as Activision, Supercell, and FICO over a career spanning two decades.
Work at Riot Games
Jean Zoch has been employed at Riot Games since 2023, serving as a Senior Principal Insights Analyst. In this role, Zoch focuses on leveraging data analytics to provide insights that inform game development and player engagement strategies. The position involves collaborating with various teams to enhance the overall gaming experience for players.
Previous Experience in Analytics
Before joining Riot Games, Jean Zoch held several significant positions in analytics. Zoch worked at FICO as a Senior Analytics Consultant from 2004 to 2013, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes. Following this, Zoch served as Director of Core Insights for the Game Analytics Team at Activision from 2013 to 2016, where the focus was on understanding player behavior and game performance.
Educational Background
Jean Zoch studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where Zoch earned a Master of Arts in Physics from 2001 to 2003. Prior to this, Zoch completed a Honours Bachelor of Science in Physics at the University of Toronto - University College from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Career in Game Analytics
Zoch's career in game analytics includes roles at several notable companies. After Activision, Zoch worked at GREE International Entertainment, Inc. as Senior Director of Analytics from 2016 to 2017. Zoch then transitioned to KIXEYE as Director of Analytics for a brief period in 2017. Zoch also spent five years at Supercell as a Data Scientist, focusing on data analysis to enhance game development and player engagement strategies.
Teaching and Research Experience
In addition to industry roles, Jean Zoch has experience in academia. Zoch worked as a Graduate Student Researcher and Instructor at UC Berkeley from 2001 to 2003. This role involved conducting research and teaching, contributing to the academic community while developing skills in communication and education.