Giovanni Intini
About Giovanni Intini
Giovanni Intini is a Product Director at Vela Games, where he oversees the development of a comprehensive player platform. With a background in product management at Riot Games and experience in mentoring aspiring game developers, he employs a data-driven approach to enhance platform offerings.
Current Role at Vela Games
Giovanni Intini serves as the Product Director for the Player Platform at Vela Games since 2021. In this role, he has overseen the development of a comprehensive player platform that includes features such as Accounts, E-commerce, and Matchmaking. He manages a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on innovation and efficiency. His leadership is instrumental as the company scales its operations in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Giovanni Intini worked at Riot Games in various capacities from 2015 to 2019. Initially, he served as a Product Manager in Dublin for two years, before advancing to Head of Product Management for Europe, where he continued for another two years. His tenure at Riot Games allowed him to gain significant experience in product management within the gaming industry.
Educational Background
Giovanni Intini studied at Liceo Scientifico di Bitetto, where he achieved a Diploma di Scuola Media Superiore from 1991 to 1996. He furthered his education at Università degli Studi di Bari, studying Computer Science from 1997 to 2001. This educational foundation has contributed to his expertise in product development and technology.
Mentoring and Community Involvement
Giovanni Intini actively mentors aspiring game developers, sharing his extensive industry knowledge and experience. He participates in the gaming community by speaking at conferences and writing for online publications, contributing to the discourse on game development and product management.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Giovanni co-founded Yemaia, a board game publisher recognized for producing world-class games. He also contributed to the founding of Medlar, a technology consultancy firm aimed at supporting small businesses. His entrepreneurial efforts reflect his commitment to innovation in both gaming and technology sectors.