Richard Thorell Billing is an experienced software engineering professional with a diverse background in technical leadership and software development across various companies in the gaming and technology sectors. Currently serving as an Associate Technical Director at Activision since July 2021, Richard has previously held roles as Lead Software Engineer and Principal Partner Engineer. Prior experience includes positions at King, where Richard worked on R&D and tech integration, and Tactel AB, focusing on Android applications and concurrency modules. Earlier career highlights involve developing C++ libraries, a DARPA contracted application, and a cross-platform UI engine, as well as working on user experience for SonyEricsson applications. Richard's foundational education was obtained from the School of Future Entertainment and Vilhelm Mobergsgymnasiet.