Kirby Cofino
About Kirby Cofino
Kirby Cofino is a Software Engineer specializing in performance, currently working at Riot Games. With a background in game development and full stack expertise, Cofino has contributed to projects like VALORANT and has held various roles in software development across multiple organizations.
Work at Riot Games
Currently, Kirby Cofino holds the position of Software Engineer, Performance at Riot Games. They have been with the company since 2022, working in Los Angeles, California. In this role, Kirby focuses on performance optimization, contributing to the technical aspects of game development.
Previous Experience at ETS
Kirby Cofino worked at Educational Testing Service (ETS) in various software development roles. They served as a Senior Software Developer for one month in 2021, following two years as an Associate Software Developer-Research from 2018 to 2020, and one year as a Software Developer-Research in 2020. These positions were based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Kirby Cofino earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Game and Interactive Media Design from American University, completing the program from 2016 to 2018. They also hold a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from Purchase College, SUNY, which they obtained from 2008 to 2013. Kirby possesses expertise in full stack development, particularly using AWS and React Native.
Community Involvement
Kirby Cofino served as a deputy board member of the IGDA DC chapter, where they organized community events, including Game Jams and public arcades. This involvement reflects their commitment to fostering a collaborative environment within the game development community.
Personal Projects and Interests
In addition to their professional work, Kirby Cofino engages in game development projects during personal time. This showcases their passion for creating interactive experiences and contributes to their ongoing development as a software engineer in the gaming industry.