Adam Schwartz
Senior Manager, Developer Relations | Expert in Game Development, Narrative Features, & Engineering Education | Founding Instructor of 2K’s Engineering Graduate Program
- Role
- Senior Manager, Developer Relations at 2K
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Adam Schwartz
As the Senior Manager of Developer Relations at 2K, I play a pivotal role in bridging development teams with platform partners, ensuring seamless collaboration and technical excellence across our projects. My work involves coordinating technical reviews, overseeing technical feasibility assessments, and maintaining ongoing communication with both internal teams and external partners.With a strong background in software engineering, I bring deep expertise in game design and development, particularly in Unity3D, Unreal Engine 4, GUI development, and narrative feature implementation. My passion for creating immersive storytelling experiences drives my approach to game development, ensuring that each project resonates with players on a deeper level.I lead regular technical syncs and production meetings, driving discussions on key topics, moderating feedback, and compiling comprehensive technical documentation. My responsibilities also include managing partnerships with industry leaders like AutoDesk, SideFX, and Adobe, where I facilitate support and maintain critical relationships.A significant highlight of my career is being a founding member and serving as the lead instructor for 2K’s Engineering Graduate Program. I created the curriculum from the ground up, focusing on preparing the next generation of engineers to meet the evolving demands of the gaming industry. This program reflects my commitment to education and mentoring, ensuring that emerging talent is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers.Passionate about the gaming industry, I actively participate in industry conferences such as GDC, Unreal Fest, and SIGGRAPH. My role is to ensure the technical success of our titles and foster a collaborative environment that drives innovation, narrative depth, and excellence in game development.
Experience
Senior Manager, Developer Relations
Sep 2022 — Present · Moorpark, CA, US
Education
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles
Bachelors of Science, Game Programming
2013 — 2016
California State University, Northridge
BS, Recreation & Tourism Management
2002 — 2008
Skills
- C
- Programming
- Unity
- Game Design
- Software Development
- Scrum
- Video Games
- Cross-Platform Development
- 2d Software
- Microsoft Office
- Visual Studio
- Mobile Games
- Game Development
- Graphical User Interface (Gui)
- Google Apps
- Game Mechanics
- Agile Methodologies
- C++
- Software Project Management
- Model-View-Viewmodel (Mvvm)
- C#
- Game Programming
- Unity3d
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