Building Games.
Leading Teams.
Creating Impact.
Engineering Manager | Game Developer | Certified Scrum Master
I lead engineers to build innovative games and dream teams.
With a passion for game development and a background in leadership, I create systems that empower teams to deliver the best work of their lives.
About Me
I’m an Engineering Manager, Game Developer, and Certified Scrum Master with a passion for leading high-performing teams and crafting immersive gaming experiences. With a strong background in technical leadership, system design, and team mentorship, I thrive at the intersection of engineering and creativity, ensuring that both people and projects succeed.
What I Do
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🚀 Lead & Build: I manage engineering teams, fostering a collaborative environment that balances innovation, efficiency, and high-quality execution.
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🎮 Ship Games: I have worked on 30+ shipped titles, focusing on game mechanics, core client-side infrastructure, development workflows and content pipelines as well as maintaining live service games.
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🛠️ Solve Problems: From scalability challenges to developing workflows, I specialize in breaking down complex needs and delivering effective, long-term plans that result in finished products.
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🤝 Empower Teams: I believe that great games come from great teams—mentoring, coaching, and setting clear technical direction is at the core of my leadership style.
Skills & Expertise
✅ Game Development & Engineering Leadership
✅ Mentorship & Professional Development
✅ Technical Strategy & System Design
✅ Agile & Scrum Methodologies (Certified Scrum Master)
✅ Project Recovery & Consultation
Most Recent Releases
Certifications & Education
Scrum Master Certified
Bridging Engineering & Production for Seamless Development
As a Certified Scrum Master, I believe that understanding best practices in Agile methodologies is essential to building efficient, scalable, and adaptable development teams. By speaking the same language as production roles, I ensure that engineering terminology aligns with how production defines project goals, preventing overlaps in terminology and improving cross-discipline communication. This alignment helps translate technical needs into clear, actionable tasks while keeping leadership and stakeholders able to understand the work being done. I specialize in optimizing workflows, team structures, and task management, and enhancing communications across the team for predictable, reliable, and high-quality results. My approach balances technical execution with Agile principles, fostering collaboration, feedback, and streamlining processes to keep teams focused on delivering exceptional games.
Bachelors of Science, Game Software Development
Westwood College of Technology
Associates of Arts, Mathematics Waubonsee Community College
I graduated valedictorian, excelling in both technical and creative disciplines. While in school, I helped Westwood College shape its game development curriculum by connecting with industry studios to align education with real-world needs. I also tutored students in accelerated math courses and built a cross-discipline game development community, bringing together artists and engineers to collaborate on game jams like Ludum Dare.
Testimonials
"Irin is one of those sages you continually turn to for advice. Incredibly level-headed, dedicated to his team, and skilled at bridging technical and non-technical disciplines. He’s a fantastic mentor and an expert in software architecture and programming principles."
Jay Parsell
Technical Lead at Netflix Games
"Irin brought our studio up to speed and upgraded the tech to be more resilient. Beyond meeting expectations, he tackled key systems and contributed far beyond the initial scope. He’s a quiet powerhouse of talent."
Jason Emery
Tech Director at Global Outlier Gaming
"Irin builds teams where people feel heard, supported, and empowered. He’s a people-first leader who bridges gaps, fosters open communication, and champions growth—both in strategy and in culture."
Jennifer Gallagher
Technical Writer at Netflix