John S. is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as Design Director at Psyonix since December 2023. Previously, John S. held the position of Design Director: Systems at Rockstar Games from June 2009 to November 2023, contributing to renowned titles such as Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto V, and Red Dead Online. Prior experience includes roles as a Gameplay Programmer at Fizz Factor, a Programmer at iBase Games, and a Game Designer/Programmer at Fever Pitch Studios, among others. John S. began their career with a Bachelor's of Arts in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin, earned in 2001.