Micah Worsham
About Micah Worsham
Micah Worsham is a Manager of Game Production at Riot Games, specializing in VALORANT Progression Game Features since 2022. He has extensive experience in software quality assurance and game production, having held various roles within the gaming industry.
Work at Riot Games
Micah Worsham has been employed at Riot Games since 2019, holding various positions within the company. Currently, he serves as the Manager of Game Production for VALORANT Progression Game Features, a role he has held since 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Prior to this position, he worked as the Manager of QA Engineering for VALORANT from 2021 to 2022. He also held the role of Senior QA Engineer Lead for VALORANT for six months in 2020. His experience at Riot Games has contributed to the development and progression of game features for VALORANT.
Background in Software Quality Assurance
Micah Worsham has a solid foundation in software quality assurance, having worked in various technical roles. He began his career at Cornerstone OnDemand, where he served as a Software QA Analyst and later as a Software QA Engineer from 2016 to 2019. He transitioned to Riot Games as a Technical QA Lead in 2019, further advancing his expertise in quality assurance within the gaming industry. His technical background supports his managerial roles in game production.
Education and Expertise
Micah Worsham holds a dual degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures and International Relations, Global Business from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His academic background includes courses in Chinese Language and Culture, Japanese Language, International Financial Management, U.S. Foreign Policy, and China in International Affairs. This education complements his extensive experience in both the technical and managerial aspects of the software and gaming industries.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Before his current role at Riot Games, Micah Worsham gained valuable experience in various positions. He worked at Cornerstone OnDemand as a Software Development Engineer In Test for three months in 2019. His earlier roles included Product Specialist, Level II, and Application Support Team Lead, Global Product Support, both at Cornerstone OnDemand. This diverse experience has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current position in game production.
Teaching and Early Career
Micah Worsham's early career included teaching roles. He worked as a Summer Service Program Chaperone and Teacher at Punahou School in 2010 and as an ELL Summer School Teacher for the Hawaii State Department of Education in 2011. These positions provided him with foundational skills in leadership and education, which he has carried into his professional career in the gaming industry.