Mike Lester

Mike Lester is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in the gaming and software development industries. Currently serving as a Senior Engineering Manager and Engineering Hiring Manager at thatgamecompany since December 2021, Mike previously held roles such as Senior Software Engineer at ayvri, where a performance-focused WebGL engine was created using Typescript and C++/WebAssembly. Mike's background includes significant contributions to thatgamecompany as Lead Engineer and Systems Engineer, development of the PIX debugging tool at Microsoft Xbox One, and internships at Electronic Arts and CONFETTI Special Effects. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, obtained in 2012.