Heidi Gaertner

Heidi Gaertner has a strong background in software engineering and management. Heidi currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineering Manager at Parallel Domain since May 2022. Previously, Heidi worked at Pic Monkey as a Principal Graphics Engineer from July 2015 to October 2022. Before that, they served as the Technology Director at Big Fish Games from September 2010 to June 2015, where they managed a team of 18 developers and was responsible for the technical direction and programming quality of released titles and shared technologies. Heidi started their career as a Lead Software Developer at Flying Lab Software in March 2003, where they worked until March 2008. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Graphics Programmer at 5TH Cell Media from April 2009 to March 2012. Their early career began at Microsoft, where they held the role of Software Development Lead for XBOX from 1999 to 2003. Overall, Heidi Gaertner has over 20 years of experience in software development, graphics programming, and management roles.

Heidi Gaertner attended Princeton University from 1991 to 1995, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science and Engineering (BSE) degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture.