Keshav Pitani
About Keshav Pitani
Keshav Pitani is the Vice President of Gaming Software Development at Scientific Games, where he specializes in design thinking and UX design. He has a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in game development and product management.
Work at Scientific Games
Keshav Pitani has been serving as Vice President at Scientific Games since 2015. In this role, he focuses on gaming software development, design thinking, and agile methodologies. His responsibilities include overseeing UX design and mentoring team members. His tenure at Scientific Games spans over nine years, during which he has contributed to various projects that enhance gaming experiences.
Previous Experience at Bally Technologies
Prior to his current role, Keshav Pitani worked at Bally Technologies from 2003 to 2015 as Director of Game Development. His work involved team leadership and management, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance within the gaming industry. His 12 years at Bally Technologies allowed him to develop expertise in game development processes and team dynamics.
Engineering Background at IBM and Rockwell Collins
Keshav Pitani began his career as an engineer at IBM Tokyo Research Labs, where he worked on product development and testing from 1996 to 1997. Following this, he held a position as a DSP Engineer at Rockwell Collins from 1997 to 1998, focusing on satellite technology and cockpit voice and data systems. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in engineering and technology.
Education and Expertise
Keshav Pitani earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, studying from 1994 to 1995. He furthered his education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he attended from 2016 to 2018. His educational background equips him with a blend of technical and business expertise, enhancing his capabilities in the gaming industry.