Nick W.
About Nick W.
Nick W. is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Riot Games in Los Angeles. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having previously worked at Amazon and The Hospital for Sick Children, and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Biological Sciences from McGill University.
Work at Riot Games
Nick W. currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Prior to this role, he worked at Riot Games in Seoul, South Korea, also as a Senior Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. His experience at Riot Games involves contributing to the development of software solutions within the gaming industry.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Nick W. worked at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer from 2020 to 2022 in San Francisco, California. During his two years at Amazon, he engaged in various software development projects, enhancing his skills in software engineering and contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Nick W. holds an Honours Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. He also completed a year of study in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at McGill University from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he participated in a Non-Graduating Exchange Program at the National University of Singapore in 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and scientific methodologies.
Research and Teaching Experience
Nick W. has a background in research and teaching. He worked as a Student Researcher at The Hospital for Sick Children for 11 months in 2015-2016. He also served as a Programmer/Analyst at the same institution from 2018 to 2020. Furthermore, he was a Teaching Assistant at McGill University's Faculty of Science from 2015 to 2017, where he supported students in their academic pursuits.
Involvement in Student Organizations
During his time at McGill University, Nick W. was actively involved in student organizations. He served as the Webmaster for the McGill Chinese Students' Society from 2015 to 2017. This role involved managing the society's online presence and facilitating communication among members.