Benjamin Cooley

Benjamin Cooley is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as Principal Engineer at Riot Games since December 2018, where a strong emphasis on Player Experience First is evident. Prior experience includes a role as Director of Engineering at Telltale Games, leading a significant transition from an in-house game engine to Unity. Cooley is also a co-founder and CEO of Waygate, which innovated in client-side streaming for interactive 3D and VR content. With a background as CTO and Distinguished Engineer at Zynga, Cooley contributed to the development of mobile-focused technologies. Earlier roles include senior engineering positions at Booyah, LucasArts, Digital Stream Technology, and co-founding Cinematix Studios. Cooley's educational background includes studies at Arizona State University and Brigham Young University.