Ryan McDonald

Ryan McDonald has extensive work experience in the gaming industry, particularly with Sony Interactive Entertainment and its subsidiaries. Ryan currently holds the position of Director of Platform Engineering at Sony Interactive Entertainment, which they started in June 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Release and Test Engineering at PlayStation from July 2017 to April 2022, where they contributed to the development of the PS Now streaming service. Before that, they held the same role at Gaikai, a Sony Interactive Entertainment Company, from October 2016 to July 2017. Ryan also worked as a Senior Manager of Release and Test Engineering at Gaikai from August 2012 to October 2016. Additionally, they served as the Onboarding Manager at Gaikai from June 2011 to August 2012, where they managed the game onboarding process and collaborated with publishers and developers. Prior to their time at Sony, Ryan gained experience as a Game Designer at HB Studios from November 2008 to February 2010, where they worked on various game projects. Ryan also worked as a Marketing Manager at Knight Newspapers from August 2007 to October 2008, responsible for marketing efforts and delivering print products. Overall, Ryan McDonald has a strong background in game development, release and test engineering, and marketing within the gaming industry.

Ryan McDonald attended the University of Central Florida from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. Ryan studied a diverse range of subjects, including Communication - Advertising and Public Relations, Marketing, Business, and Digital Media.