Summary
Ricard Pillosu is a veteran game technology leader and entrepreneur with 15 years building gameplay, AI systems and engineering teams for AAA titles and startups. He progressed from Unix systems admin and web/database lead (launching motogp.com) to hands-on AI/gameplay programmer and then into leadership roles at Crytek and Smilegate Barcelona, overseeing development, recruitment and studio tech strategy. As co-founder and CEO of two studios he combines product-minded leadership with low-level C++ and engine experience, shipping VR and console projects and teaching game programming at UPC School. Known for reducing crunch, improving build pipelines and fostering healthy engineering culture, he excels at translating design intent into robust technical systems. Based in Sitges, Catalonia, he brings a rare blend of operational studio-building, live-event technical support, and deep AI/gameplay craftsmanship.
15 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Bachelor's degree Computer Science at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Master Degree Videogame programming, Master Degree Videogame programming at Universitat Pompeu Fabra
English, Spanish, Catalan