Michael Hamilton

Michael Hamilton is an accomplished software engineer with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Player First Games since June 2023, Michael has co-founded Snap Jaw and held key positions at various companies, including Software Architect at Vortex Games, where involvement in Rushdown Revolt was notable. Previous roles include Senior Software Engineer at Ronday, where contributions were made to a next-generation virtual office application, and Client Engineering Manager at Glu Mobile, overseeing a team and driving significant codebase improvements. With a strong foundation in software development, highlighted by a variety of positions at companies such as Wavedash Games, PlayQ, BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., Hothead Games, and TinyCo, Michael brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership experience to the field. Michael holds a degree from the University of Regina, earned between 2003 and 2006.