Kashif Nazir
About Kashif Nazir
Kashif Nazir is a Senior Software Engineer at Riot Games, where he has contributed to the development of the Hextech Engine. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University and has experience working with various game engines and web technologies.
Current Role at Riot Games
Kashif Nazir currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the Hextech Engine, which powers popular games such as League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics. His work involves improving developer tools and workflows to support game development.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Riot Games, Kashif Nazir worked at Pocket Gems as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. He also completed internships at several companies, including Roblox in 2018, Zillow in 2017, and Cask Data in 2016. His early career included a Software Engineer Intern position at Pocket Gems in 2019, where he contributed to the development of games.
Education and Expertise
Kashif Nazir earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Computer Science from Stanford University, studying from 2014 to 2020. During his time at Stanford, he served as a Course Assistant for CS193X and CS198, as well as a Section Leader for CS106, where he gained experience in teaching and mentoring students.
Contributions to Open Source and Projects
Kashif actively contributes to open-source projects and personal initiatives on GitHub under the username @knazir. He co-created the 'Paperless' system at Stanford University, a web platform that is widely used for grading and managing academic activities. He also played a significant role in the early prototyping and launch of Adventure Chef at Pocket Gems.
Technical Skills and Game Development
Kashif Nazir possesses experience with both Unreal and Unity game engines, along with web technologies such as React and Node. His diverse skill set enables him to work effectively in various aspects of software development, particularly in the gaming industry.