Lynda Tang
About Lynda Tang
Lynda Tang is a Technical Designer at Riot Games, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in Human Computer Interaction and Computer Science, with research experience at MIT and previous internships at Riot Games.
Work at Riot Games
Lynda Tang has been employed at Riot Games as a Technical Designer since 2018. In this role, she has contributed to various projects within the company for six years in Los Angeles, California. Prior to her current position, she gained experience as a Game Design Intern at Riot Games in 2016 for a duration of two months. Additionally, she served as a Technical Design Intern in 2017 for another two-month period in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Education and Expertise
Lynda Tang holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Human Computer Interaction from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2017 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the same institution, studying from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background includes a high school diploma from The Harker School, where she studied from 2009 to 2013.
Research Experience
Lynda Tang has research experience at prestigious institutions. She worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at the MIT Media Lab from 2014 to 2015 for seven months. Following this, she served as a Graduate Student Researcher at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) from 2017 to 2018 for eight months. These roles provided her with valuable insights and skills in technical design and research.
Career Progression
Lynda Tang's career progression reflects her commitment to the field of game design and technology. Starting as an intern at Riot Games, she transitioned to more advanced roles, showcasing her growth and expertise in technical design. Her experiences at MIT, both as an undergraduate and graduate researcher, have further solidified her foundation in computer science and human-computer interaction.