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Michael Pledge

Head of Client Development at Empire Games

Michael Pledge has a diverse work experience in the gaming industry. Michael is currently the Head of Client Development at Empire Games since December 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Bossa Studios from 2019 to 2022, first as a Lead Game Developer and then as a Senior Developer.

Before Bossa Studios, Michael worked at ProjectM from 2015 to 2019 as a Senior Developer, contributing to the development of the award-winning game Dig That Gold. Michael initially joined ProjectM as a tools engineer but had the opportunity to work on various aspects of the game, including gameplay, server logic, and procedural level generator.

From 2013 to 2014, Michael worked at Product Madness, starting as a Mobile Developer and getting promoted to Senior Developer and Tech Lead. Michael led a team of developers in creating gambling-themed games for Android, Amazon, and iOS devices.

Prior to that, Michael worked at OpenBet in 2012, where they developed front-end UI and server integration for online gambling games. Michael also maintained the game library and resolved reported issues.

In 2011, Michael worked at IG Index as a Rich Media Developer, utilizing ActionScript 3 and HTML5 to create dynamic and visually appealing online advertisements and improve the website.

Outside of the gaming industry, Michael worked as a Freelance Programmer for Sandtiger Media from 2006 to 2012, focusing on web development using ActionScript, HTML, PHP, and JavaScript.

Overall, Michael Pledge has a strong background in game development and has taken on various roles with increasing responsibilities throughout their career.

From 2008 to 2011, Michael Pledge attended the University of Kent for their degree in Multimedia Technology and Design. Their field of study included media, technology, and computing.

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  • Head of Client Development

    December, 2022 - present