Angus McQuarrie is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in game development and platform architecture. Currently serving as a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Riot Games since November 2014, Angus has played a pivotal role as the VALORANT Studio Software Architect and has significantly contributed to the Player Platform leadership team, transforming it into a comprehensive product platform. Prior to Riot Games, Angus worked at 343 Industries from June 2008 to November 2014, focusing on multiplayer servers and networking for iconic titles including Halo 5: Guardians. Additional past roles include program management at Visio, as well as technical positions at Deloitte Inc., Apple, and Epson Canada Inc. Angus holds an Hons. BASc in Computer Engineering and Cognitive Science from the University of Waterloo.