Making a Career in Video Games: Navigating the Path from Passion to Profession

Explore the exciting world of video game careers, from game design and programming to art and production. This talk will guide you through the essential skills, educational paths, and industry insights needed to break into and thrive in the video game industry. Discover tips on building a standout portfolio, networking effectively, and staying current with industry trends to turn your passion for gaming into a rewarding profession.

September 19, 2024
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Amit Gupta
Amit Gupta
Software Engineering Manager, Electronic Arts - EA Sports

Amit is a senior leader in the gaming industry and currently serves as the Software Engineering Manager for the team behind EA Sports' popular American football video games, Madden and College Football 25, overseeing tech operations and manages large software teams. In the past, Amit successfully established multiple self-sustaining game studios from scratch for Aristocrat Gaming in India, developing games for top-grossing free-to-play mobile social casinos like Big Fish Casino, Lightning Link Casino, Heart of Vegas and Cashman Casino, with millions of daily active users. Driven by excellence and innovation in gaming, Amit holds several game design patents. As a community builder, he is an active mentor and member of the International Game Developer Association (IGDA), IEEE, ADPList and Harvard Business School's Leadership & Management program.

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