John Abad

John Abad is an accomplished software engineer with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as Principal Engineer at Hypnos Entertainment, Inc. since August 2022. Previously, Abad held roles such as Senior Software Development Engineer at Amazon Games, contributing to the AZoth Engine Team and shipping the fantasy MMO "New World" in 2021. Experience also includes positions at Oculus VR, where Abad was part of the Strike Team, developing notable titles like "Tiny Castles" and "Dead and Buried II." Prior roles encompassed software engineering positions at Facebook, MZ, Electronic Arts, Trion Worlds, Sony Online Entertainment, 989 Studios, and BlueSky Software, showcasing a strong track record of delivering high-quality games and leading engineering teams across various platforms. Abad holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University.