Mike Clopper is a seasoned game design professional currently serving as the Studio Design Director at Raven Software since October 2024. Prior experience includes a role as Studio Design Director at 5BY5 Interactive, where Mike led a team on the action-packed PVPVE extraction shooter, Last Expedition. As Game Director at Certain Affinity from November 2006 to March 2022, Mike led design efforts for the multiplayer portion of Halo Infinite and oversaw the design department through significant challenges during the pandemic. Mike also held various design and leadership positions on high-profile titles such as Call of Duty and Halo franchises, showcasing extensive experience in level design and project management. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Penn State University. Mike's dedication to mentoring is evident through roles at Sheridan College and as an adjunct lecturer at Guildhall at SMU, focusing on advanced multiplayer level design and industry practices.