Abhijit Rudrapatna
About Abhijit Rudrapatna
Abhijit Rudrapatna is the Director of Software Engineering at Riot Games, where he leads the development of data infrastructure and management products. He has extensive experience in engineering and data architecture, having held key positions at various companies including Infor, MGM Resorts International, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Current Role at Riot Games
Abhijit Rudrapatna serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Riot Games since 2021. In this role, he leads the development of data infrastructure and data management products that support all business units within the company. He is responsible for implementing a data governance strategy that ensures compliance with international regulatory policies. Additionally, he oversees budget and vendor management for software engineering projects, contributing to the efficient operation of the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Data Management
Prior to his current position, Abhijit held various roles in engineering and data management. He worked at MGM Resorts International as Director of Engineering & Architecture from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Manager of Engineering at Neustar, Inc. from 2011 to 2016, and as Senior Manager of Data Architecture at the Environmental Defense Fund from 2016 to 2019. He also worked as a Principal Consultant at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2005 to 2010 and as a Technical Architect at Infosys Technologies Ltd from 2000 to 2004.
Education and Professional Development
Abhijit Rudrapatna has a strong educational background in engineering and data integration. He studied at the University of Mysore, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering. He furthered his expertise by studying at Kimball University, achieving Dimensional Modeling in Depth. Additionally, he completed the SAS 9 Data Integration Fast Track program at SAS Institute Inc., enhancing his skills in data management and integration.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Abhijit has held several key positions throughout his career. He began as a Technical Architect at Infosys Technologies Ltd from 2000 to 2004, followed by a role as Software Development Manager at Capgemini for one year. He then transitioned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Principal Consultant from 2005 to 2010. In 2011, he joined Infor as a Senior Customer Success Manager for 9 months before moving to Neustar, Inc. where he worked until 2016. He then spent three years at the Environmental Defense Fund before joining MGM Resorts International and eventually Riot Games.