David O'Connor

Head of Technology, Candy Crush Saga

David O'Connor is a seasoned technology executive and game developer with extensive experience in the gaming industry, spanning multiple decades. As a co-founder of Silicon Sorcery and Rumble Entertainment, David played pivotal roles in the development of game titles such as ‘California Games II’ and orchestrated efforts for a significant $15M Series-A investment. With a strong foundation in software engineering, David held key leadership positions at notable companies including Electronic Arts, where oversight of a $1B business unit and technology strategy was provided, and Zynga, serving as CTO and VP of Engineering. David's expertise also includes the establishment of technology groups at The 3DO Company and Visual Concepts, while directing technology functions for VG Holding Corp at Bioware/Pandemic. Throughout the career, David has successfully led teams and projects, embracing innovative practices in game development and engineering excellence.

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