Ryan Challinor

Ryan Challinor is a Principal Designer at Epic Games since November 2021, where Ryan serves as the Creative Lead on Patchwork music tools for UEFN/Fortnite Creative. Prior to this role, Ryan was the Lead Designer following the acquisition of Harmonix Music Systems by Epic Games. Ryan's extensive experience at Harmonix, starting in October 2008, includes contributions as a Programmer working on notable titles such as The Beatles: Rock Band, Rock Band 3, Dance Central series, and Fuser. Earlier in Ryan's career at Edge of Reality from February 2005 to September 2008, Ryan worked as a Programmer on AI and gameplay systems for The Incredible Hulk and served as a Scripter for Over The Hedge. Ryan holds a Computer Sciences degree from The University of Texas at Austin, earned between 2002 and 2006.