Nathaniel N.
About Nathaniel N.
Nathaniel N. serves as the Sr. Manager of Software Engineering at Riot Games, where he leads engineering teams at the VALORANT Game Studio. He has a diverse background in the gaming industry, with previous roles at Microsoft, Voyager Innovations, and other notable companies.
Current Role at Riot Games
Nathaniel N. serves as the Sr. Manager of Software Engineering at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads engineering teams that are responsible for core client, engine, and content pipeline components at VALORANT Game Studio. His focus is on delivering exceptional player experiences across multiple platforms and games.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Nathaniel N. has significant experience at Microsoft, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Software Engineering Lead from 2014 to 2016 and later served as a Principal Software Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2022. During his time at Microsoft, he contributed to various software engineering projects in the Greater Seattle Area.
Experience at Voyager Innovations, Inc.
Before joining Riot Games, Nathaniel N. worked at Voyager Innovations, Inc. as Associate Director of Product Engineering. He was involved in two business units: Hatch from 2016 to 2019 and PayMaya from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Voyager Innovations spanned a total of four years in the NCR - National Capital Region, Philippines.
Background in Software Engineering
Nathaniel N. has a robust background in software engineering, having worked in various capacities across the gaming industry. His early career included roles at Electronic Arts - Tiburon, Bethesda Softworks, and Sony Online Entertainment. He has accumulated extensive experience in managing engineering teams and has contributed to the development of numerous gaming projects.
Education and Expertise
Nathaniel N. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in software engineering, particularly in the gaming industry.