Mark Ray
About Mark Ray
Mark Ray is the Lead Recruiter at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in technical recruitment and engineering, with previous roles at companies such as Milestone Technologies, Harris Corporation, and Qualcomm.
Work at Riot Games
Mark Ray serves as the Lead Recruiter at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on building teams that support player-facing features and infrastructure-centric initiatives. His contributions include supporting the expansion of VALORANT into new platforms and regions, such as China. He has been instrumental in the global launch of several Riot games, including Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, Wild Rift, and Riot X Arcane.
Previous Experience
Before joining Riot Games, Mark Ray held various positions in different organizations. He worked at Milestone Technologies as a Project Lead from 2008 to 2011. Following that, he served as a Network Engineer at Harris Corporation from 2011 to 2014, where he was based at the 32nd St. Naval Station in San Diego. He also worked at StartupTAP as Engagement Director and Lead Technical Recruiter from 2013 to 2017 in Santa Monica, California. Additionally, Mark had roles at Qualcomm as a Business Process Analyst and at Overland Storage as a Service Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Mark Ray earned a Master's degree in Information Assurance & Cyber Security from National University. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in technology and security, which is relevant to his roles in recruitment and technical engagement within the gaming industry.
Career Timeline
Mark Ray's career spans multiple roles and organizations. He began his professional journey at Qualcomm in 2008, followed by positions at Milestone Technologies and Overland Storage. He transitioned to Harris Corporation in 2011, where he worked until 2014. Mark then joined StartupTAP, where he spent four years before moving to Riot Games in 2017. His diverse experience across various sectors has contributed to his expertise in recruitment and technical roles.