Colin Borys

Colin Borys is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science and engineering, currently serving as the Sr. Manager of Data Science and Engineering at Riot Games since July 2015. In this role, Colin manages four teams that cater to data needs across various game titles. Previously, as Product Data Lead for VALORANT, Colin was responsible for the game's data capabilities and technical strategy, building a high-performing data team from scratch. As a Data Science Manager, Colin led a significant data infrastructure overhaul that included migrating to modern tools like Airflow and Spark/Databricks. Earlier experience includes roles at AuriQ Systems, Inc. as a Data Scientist and Engineer, and a research scientist position at Caltech where Colin managed software development for the Herschel Space Telescope project. Colin holds a PhD in Astrophysics from The University of British Columbia.