Tyler McDowall

Tyler McDowall is a seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in the gaming and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Engineering Manager for Engine Productivity Tools at Roblox, Tyler focuses on enhancing productivity through telemetry, observability, releases, and test automation. Previously, as Director of Engineering for Multiplayer at Unity, Tyler spearheaded the development of multiplayer features and dedicated server support. In another role at Unity, Tyler built and led a 30+ member global engineering team, significantly increasing operational productivity. At Twitch, Tyler oversaw a 45-person team dedicated to creator growth and fostered a culture of innovation, leading to multiple patents. Tyler's career began at Curse, where as Director of Engineering, Tyler shaped the desktop platform strategy and contributed to the creation of Curse Voice, a widely adopted cloud-native VoIP product.