Chris Pope

Chris Pope is an accomplished Senior Engineering Manager at Unity, with over a decade of experience leading various engineering teams focused on multiplayer and netcode technologies. Since joining Unity in December 2009, Chris has established and managed the Multiplayer Engine organization, guided the formation of the Netcode Engine Team, and driven significant improvements in engineering practices, including agile methodologies. Notable achievements include the development of Boss Room, a key educational resource for developers, and pioneering an open-source documentation standard. Chris's earlier roles included leadership positions in solutions engineering, where impressive KPIs were defined to onboard numerous gaming studios, and a significant impact was made in Unity's technical outreach. Chris's career began in sectors such as event management and quality assurance, supporting game testing for major clients. Educational qualifications include a BTEC National Diploma in Games Development and various leadership training.