Michael Duffy

Michael Duffy is an accomplished software engineer with extensive experience in the gaming and animation industries. Currently serving as Principal Software Engineer at Big Huge Games since June 2022, Michael previously held prominent roles at Game Circus, including Studio Technical Director and Programming Department Manager, where responsibilities included overseeing technical initiatives and code quality across mobile games. Michael's background also includes positions at PDI/Dreamworks as Animation TD, Framestore CFC as Lead Pipeline TD, and Reel FX Creative Studios as Technical Supervisor, contributing to major animated films. Earlier career highlights feature programming positions with DNA Productions and establishing Studio Blue, a small game company, as well as serving as VP Consumer Products at Stardock Systems. Michael holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Cinema Production and East Asian Languages and Cultures from the University of Southern California.