Gaz Iqbal

Gaz Iqbal is an experienced software engineer and technology leader with a robust background in AI/ML, multiplayer game development, and collaborative tools. Currently serving as a Member of Technical Staff at Magic since May 2025, Gaz previously held positions as a Staff Software Engineer at Modular, a Co-Founder and CTO at a stealth startup, and a Principal Software Engineer at OctoML. Gaz's extensive tenure at Microsoft included roles as Principal Engineering Manager and Principal Software Engineer, contributing to projects such as Xbox Platform Input, Lobe.ai, and Custom Vision. Early career experiences at Ubisoft Toronto, Digital Extremes, Propaganda Games, Electronic Arts, and Immersion Studios provided a solid foundation in online gaming technology and systems development. Gaz holds degrees from Carleton University and Humber College.