Michael Payne

Michael Payne is an experienced technology leader with a solid background in IT and engineering, currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Take-Two Interactive since May 2022. Previously, Michael was the Sr Systems Engineering Manager for North America at Zynga from January 2019 to May 2022. Michael's career includes significant roles such as Sr IT Manager for Global Infrastructure at ZeniMax Media, as well as IT Director positions at both 38 Studios/BIG Huge Games and Big Huge Games. Additional experience includes roles as a Network Engineer at Cisco Systems and HiWAAY Information Services and IT Manager at Aegis Technologies. From the early career at MultiTronics/interQuest as a Network/Systems Administrator, Michael has consistently demonstrated expertise in managing complex IT environments.