Coraly Rosario Principal Experience Designer, Central Strike Team Hometown: Bayamón, Puerto Rico Last book you read/listened to: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology and The Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler What’s the best advice you can give to someone that’s just started their career? Be patient with yourself. If you’re pursuing…
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Q&A with Jerry Volcy, Co-Director of the Spelman Innovation Lab Tell us who you are and what your role is in the partnership with Zynga? I am the Co-Director of the Spelman Innovation Lab. The Innovation Lab is a unit of the College that aims to put Spelman students in a leadership position for adopting…
HBCU Game Jam at Spelman College In April, Zynga demonstrated its commitment to fostering talent and diversity in the gaming industry by sponsoring the HBCU Game Jam hosted by Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Drawing nine Zyngites from various parts of North America, this event marked the second year of the HBCU Game Jam, which…
North Carolina A&T Visit Summary In March, six Zyngites traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina for a day on the campus of Zynga HBCU partner school, North Carolina A&T. Zynga was thrilled to connect with partners and students from NCAT in person, after so much time spent virtually. The day started with a lunch meeting with…
Eric Enbom (He/They) Associate Producer Pride 2024 Employee Spotlight on Associate Producer, Eric Enbom. Hometown: San Anselmo, CA Last book you read/listened to: Authority by Jeff Vandermeer How have you grown professionally while at Zynga? Working at Zynga was my first full-time job after University, so I’ve learned a lot during my time here. Especially…
Jackie Fong Lead Experience Designer LinkedIn profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelynfong/ Pride 2024 Employee Spotlight on Lead Experience Designer, Jackie Fong. Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Last book you read/listened to: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng What methods do you use to stay motivated and focused? Motivation ebbs and flows. One day it’s—“Let’s make this game the…
Jeff Naca (He/Him) Internal Communications Manager Pride 2024 Employee Spotlight on Internal Communications Manager, Jeff Naca. Hometown: Washington, DC Last book: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs How have you grown professionally while at Zynga? Zynga does an amazing job of promoting internal mobility which I’ve gotten to experience first-hand. I started at Zynga as…
Deepanjali Sarna Associate Game Designer Pride 2024 Employee Spotlight on Associate Game Designer, Deepanjali Sarna. Hometown: Bangalore Last book: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi What was your career path to Zynga? My passion for games drove me to pursue a Bachelor of Computer Applications in Game Development at the university in 2017….
Ahindrila Das Senior Producer Ahindrila Das went from Electrical Design Engineer to eco-friendly product designer and business owner, to Senior Producer right here at Zynga. Read on to hear Ahindrila’s advice for those just starting out in their careers, how she learned to navigate gender bias, how important it is that our teams at Zynga…
Stephanie Rattanachane Animation Lead Animation Lead Stephanie Rattanachane never thought she’d be a game developer, but we’re so glad she’s here. Read on to hear what it means to be a part of ZAPI (Zynga’s ERG for Asians and Pacific Islanders), the advice she’d give to those just starting out – and what it means…
Basangouda “Basu” Inamdar Lead Experience Designer Lead Experience Designer Basangouda “Basu” Inamdar doesn’t believe in bad questions. Read on to hear what Basu thinks asking questions can do for you, what it means to be a part of ZAPI (Zynga’s ERG for Asians and Pacific Islanders), the importance of mentorship – and how his deep…
Melanie Chen Associate, Procurement Operations Even though Associate of Procurement Operations, Melanie Chen, is just starting her career with Take-Two, her path to getting here has been full – and she shares her advice for others who are just starting out themselves. Read on to hear how being part of ZAPI (Zynga’s ERG for Asian…
Songthan Lam Producer, Analytics Based in Austin, Producer Songthan Lam shares what you should never be afraid of, how her parent’s story of courage and adaptability is deeply connected to her work today – and how her love for CSR Racing started long before her career at Zynga. What was your career path to Zynga?…
Today, we’re wrapping up our month-long video series in recognition of Women’s History Month. In our final spotlight video, we’re highlighting fun and inspiring team-building activities and workshops from our Women at Zynga (WAZ) chapters. Today and everyday, WAZ joins our partners from the Bay Area to Bangalore to empower women at Zynga and beyond….
More than a decade ago, the Women at Zynga (WAZ) was founded to create a supportive community for women to connect and empower each other to succeed and become leaders in their careers and communities. Today, as part of our series celebrating Women’s History Month, we explore what WAZ means to each of them. How…
Today, on International Women’s Day, we’re kicking off a special series celebrating the incredible Women at Zynga (WAZ). In our first spotlight video in honor of Women’s History Month, hear the powerful stories of how the women #inspireinclusion, this year’s theme for IWD, both at Zynga and beyond. In our next video, we’ll explore what…
Name: Luzizila Andre Pronouns: He/Him Location: Toronto-Canada Job Title: Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations What does it mean to you to be a person of color in technology and gaming? For me it means recognition, empowerment and hope. It means that a new day full of opportunities and progress has come for my community. A day…
Name: Michael Koiku Pronouns: He/Him Location: Toronto, Ontario Job Title: Software Engineer 1 (Games With Friends Engineering Team) What does it mean to you to be a person of color in technology and gaming? As a Nigerian man with roots from Benin Republic and a proud love for Yoruba and Latin American cultures, being a…
Name: Corey Grant Pronouns: he/him Location: Austin, TX Job Title: Sr. UI/UX Designer for Emerging Platforms Tell us about joining the BZU and what the group has brought to you and your career? I am relatively new to Zynga and BZU; I joined the company in April last year. When I joined, BZU was definitely…
Name: Truman Simpson Pronouns: he/him Location: Oakland, CA Job Title: Lead Technical Artist Tell us about joining the BZU and what the group has brought to you and your career? I’m a Zynga boomerang. I was around back in the Zynga pre-IPO days, and I left to pursue some learning opportunities. I stayed in touch…
Meet Kodwo, the NaturalMotion studios (UK), Workplace Manager. Drawing on a wealth of expertise, Kodwo shares insights into his role in managing employee workplace experiences. Read more to learn about his experience in gaming and his take on “Saluting our Sisters,” the theme for this year’s Black History Month in the UK. Tell us about…
Tatiana Carou, Lead Producer for the Marketing and Creative EMEA team – and AMIGOZ member – shares her perspective on how Zynga’s global teams collaborate, how the company and mentors have helped support and guide her career over the years, and what it feels like to be an expat living and working in London in…
Bekah Nye, Director of Business Operations for Publishing and member of AMIGOZ, shares how her career at Zynga all started with a babysitting interview over eight years ago – then, how she moved from Executive Assistant to Business Operations. She also talks about how men (and one really special woman named Elaine) have shaped her…
Josue Pineda, Executive Producer and AMIGOZ Co-Lead, shares how he spends his time (it may or may not include Gantt charts), and why he thinks success is a team sport. He shares his perspective on trust, incremental changes and consistency in leadership having powerful impacts — and why philanthropy and gaming go hand in hand. …
Paco Garcia Jimenez, Senior Producer, Analytics, and AMIGOZ member, shares his thoughts on company culture — and how we all play a role in creating it — his growth at Zynga, and how a hockey coach taught him the importance of putting people first — caring for a team, building trust and empowering individuals to…
Steven Avila, Director of Strategy and Operations in Publishing and AMIGOZ member, shares his trajectory from politics and government to the world of gaming, why Zynga makes him feel at home, and what mentorship has meant for him. What is your role within Zynga and how did you get here? I’m currently a Director of…
Nubia Mora, Vice President of Art and AMIGOZ member, shares how a shy art kid from La Conquista, Nicaragua came to work at Zynga, using her unique perspective and experience to create characters that felt familiar and real. She talks about how she supports those who have a passion for gaming development, and how her…
Marcos Mancha, Director of Licensing at Zynga and AMIGOZ member, talks about his journey to Zynga by way of Oprah, his thoughts on the importance of mentorship and being able to bring his authentic self to work — and what it means to set a positive example as a person of color and queer man…
Katie Morris, AMIGOZ Co-Lead and Senior HR Program Manager celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and shares her story about what it’s like to work in tech as a woman — and more specifically, as a diverse woman in gaming — the importance of mentorship and championing your development…and how her career in HR all started with…
Celebration Will Include a $50,000 Donation, LGBTQ+ Employee Spotlights, a Website Launch, Twitch Stream Kickoff, and In-Game Activations San Mateo, CA – May 31, 2023 – In honor of Pride Month, Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today a partnership with the It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit connecting…
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is proud to spotlight members of zPride, an LGBTQ+ employee resource group of more than 300 participants. Since 2010, zPride and their allies have been collaborating together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment in gaming and beyond. We are honored to share their powerful narratives…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), a time to celebrate the contributions of the AAPI community in the U.S. We are proud to embrace the collective achievements they’ve made throughout our history and to recognize the incredible challenges they have faced in a variety of industries. In keeping with this year’s…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), a time to celebrate the contributions of the AAPI community in the U.S. We are proud to embrace the collective achievements they’ve made throughout our history and to recognize the incredible challenges they have faced in a variety of industries. In keeping with this year’s…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), a time to celebrate the contributions of the AAPI community in the U.S. We are proud to embrace the collective achievements they’ve made throughout our history and to recognize the incredible challenges they have faced in a variety of industries. In keeping with this year’s…
Get ready to level up with Zynga, a proud sponsor of the HBCU Game Jam 2023! We are excited to meet students from all over the country at this first-of-its-kind hackathon! Join us and Spelman College as we celebrate Black voices in gaming all weekend long! https://hbcugamejam.com/
It is a privilege to honor Black History Month. Rooted in an event that began as a week-long celebration in February 1926 by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), the celebration inspired schools and communities across the country to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures….
It is a privilege to honor Black History Month. Rooted in an event that began as a week-long celebration in February 1926 by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), the celebration inspired schools and communities across the country to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures….
It is a privilege to honor Black History Month. Rooted in an event that began as a week-long celebration in February 1926 by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), the celebration inspired schools and communities across the country to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures….
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Zynga is highlighting employees from our LGBTQIA2S+ community who are championing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We embrace the history, struggles and achievements the LGBTQIA2S+ community has made in advancing equal rights, and are proud to support a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are celebrating up…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are celebrating up…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are celebrating up…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are celebrating our…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are starting our…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honored to be sharing employees’ stories. We are wrapping up…
For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…
For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…
For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…
For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…
For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender-equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in gaming. …
For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…
For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in…
Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the humanitarian crisis in and surrounding Ukraine as women and their children are being displaced from their homes as they flee for safety. I would like to recognize the leadership and bravery of these women as they fight to protect themselves…
For Women’s History Month in March, Zynga is celebrating female employees who are helping forge a more gender-equal world. In keeping with the theme for International Women’s Day, “Will You Help #BreakTheBias,” the women — from diverse positions around the world — are sharing ways in which they’re combating bias, stereotypes and discrimination in gaming. …
To celebrate Black History Month, Zynga is exploring the theme of ‘inspiring change’ to uncover how every individual has the power to make a positive difference in their workplace and community. As part of this, we are excited to share some of our employees’ stories over the course of the month. This week, we’re getting…
To celebrate Black History Month, Zynga is exploring the theme of ‘inspiring change’ to uncover how every individual has the power to make a positive difference in their workplace and community. As part of this, we are excited to share some of our employees’ stories over the course of the month. This week, we’re getting…
To celebrate Black History Month, Zynga is exploring the theme of ‘inspiring change’ to uncover how every individual has the power to make a positive difference in their workplace and community. As part of this, we are excited to share some of our employees’ stories over the course of the month. We are kicking off…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga has been spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and are honoured to be sharing employees’ stories. We are wrapping up…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga is spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and we are excited to share our employees’ stories. We are continuing our…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga is spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and we are excited to share our employees’ stories. We are continuing our…
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Zynga is spotlighting some of our incredible AAPI-identifying employees throughout May. We recognize the important influence that the AAPI community has had on the history, culture, and achievements of our organization and the world, and we are excited to share our employees’ stories. We are kicking off…
Puzzle Combat, Zynga’s newest mobile match-3 action role-playing game (RPG) where players recruit heroes, build bases and compete in player-vs-player (PvP) battles in a zombie-themed setting is now available to players globally. In Puzzle Combat, players immerse themselves in battling enemies from the dangerous Dread Army with power-ups by creating unique match combinations. To achieve…
Throughout the month of March, Women at Zynga (WAZ) has hosted a series of virtual initiatives to honor Women’s History Month. Zynga’s commitment to women throughout the company is core to our mission every day, and this month provided us with the opportunity to further honor their accomplishments, contributions, resilience, and perspectives. In addition to…
Zynga is continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month by spotlighting our female employees who work at our studios all around the globe. This week, we spoke with Sheetal Joshi, the HR Business Partner Director for the Casino Match team in Austin, Texas. As an HRBP Director, Sheetal thrives on making a positive impact on the…
Throughout the month of March, Zynga has spotlighted some of the incredible women that work at our game studios around the world in honor of Women’s History Month. We are concluding the celebration with a feature on Maria Camenzuli, a Senior Software Engineer based out of Zynga’s Boss Alien studio in Brighton, England. As an…
Zynga continues to celebrate Women’s History month as we spotlight some of the amazing women that work at our studios around the world. We are excited to feature Kate Stavola, the Senior Creative Director on the Words With Friends team! Kate has been working in the gaming industry for about 20 years. As an avid…
Zynga continues our celebration of Women’s History Month by spotlighting some of the incredible women that work at our game studios around the world. We are thrilled to be featuring Ozge Agziemiz, a UI-UX Designer based out of our Casual Cards Studio in Istanbul, Turkey. Ozge’s passion for art and design started at an early…
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Zynga is spotlighting some of the incredible women who work at our game studios around the world. We sat down with Miranda Smith, a Principal Software Engineer based in Carlsbad, California. Miranda has been a member of the Zynga family since 2012 when a previous company she worked at was…
Holi is originally a Hindu festival termed “the festival of colors.” Today, this vibrant festival is celebrated by a variety of communities in India and throughout the world to celebrate the arrival of the spring season, the blossoming of love, and the opportunity to gather, play, and laugh with family and friends. This year, Holi…
Zynga’s celebration of Women’s History Month continues as we spotlight the stories of some of the amazing women who work at our global studios. We are excited to be featuring Bhagya Gopalakrishna, a Senior Software Engineer based out of our Bangalore studio in India. Bhagya has been with Zynga since 2012 and joined the team…
Zynga’s Women’s History Month celebrations continue as we spotlight some of the talented and inspiring women that work at our studios across the globe. This week we are featuring Keisha Krainer, a Talent Operations Manager on the Global Recruiting team who joined our Toronto studio in 2019. Throughout the interview process, Keisha expressed that she…
Zynga is continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month by spotlighting some of the magnificent women who work in all divisions of our business at our studios around the world. This week we spoke with Milica Denic, a Senior Producer on the CSR Racing team based out of Zynga’s Natural Motion studio in London. Milica…
To honor Women’s History Month this March, Zynga is highlighting the stories of some of the amazing women who work at our game studios around the world. We spoke with Eveliina Aalto, a Graphic Designer based in our Small Giant studio in Helsinki. Having been drawing and creating characters since childhood, Eveliina always knew she…
Zynga is continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month by spotlighting our female employees who work at our studios all around the globe. We spoke with Corey Harper, the Office Manager for the Casino Match team at our Chicago studio! Corey was introduced to Zynga right out of college and has been with us for…
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Zynga is showcasing a number of our female employees from our studios all over the world throughout the month of March. We are kicking off our celebration with an introduction to Amy Oka-Shek, a Senior Manager on the Publishing team’s Demand Planning division. Based in Los Angeles, California, Amy has…
To honor this year’s Black History Month, Zynga is spotlighting employees who work in all divisions of the business to make our community and products as inclusive and diverse as the people who play our games. We are excited to feature Aaliyah Sowards, a Revenue Accountant on our Finance team! Aaliyah joined Zynga in June…
Zynga is continuing our celebration of Black History Month. This week, we spoke with Keith Bullock, a producer on the Hit It Rich! Slots team who is based out of our San Francisco office. Keith is an avid gamer who has been working at Zynga for almost 11 years. You may be curious as to…
Throughout the month of February, Zynga is honoring Black History Month by spotlighting employees who work in all divisions of the business to make our products as inclusive and diverse as the people who play our games every day. This week, we spoke with Evette Love! Based in Zynga’s Chicago office, Evette is the Senior…
At Zynga, we believe the world needs more young people to develop computer science skills. Only 3% of Black students learn computer science in high school or beyond. Currently, there are numerous structural and cultural barriers to young Black Americans choosing to focus on computer science. This Black History Month, let’s explore ways in which companies…
Zynga is proud to announce that it has partnered with Grammy Award-winning artist, will.i.am, and the i.am Angel Foundation to help bring educational opportunities to underserved students across the country through Zynga’s newly formed Social Impact Fund. Zynga’s Social Impact Fund is designed to provide social and charitable giving across industries and communities. The fund…
Poornima Seetharaman, a game developer, entrepreneur, the leading lady behind ‘Farmville 2’, and a gamer herself, has entered the Global Hall of Fame for Women In Gaming. With 15-years dedicated to the craft and running her own gaming blog Drowlife, she’s currently the Lead Game Designer at Zynga Gaming, the brain behind games like Zynga Poker, CSR2, and…
Rhett Lezama has been working in the gaming industry for almost 10 years and is a Senior Programmer on the CSR team in our London Natural Motion Studio. Holding a degree in computer science with a focus on games development, Rhett is passionate about his craft, and the teamwork and creativity that go into creating…
NaturalMotion concludes its celebration of Black History Month this week with a profile on Esther Sodeke – Product Marketing Manager. She is a crucial part of the employee resource group, Black Zynga Union (BZU) and has also lead initiatives for NaturalMotion Education Outreach programme. Continue reading to learn more about Esther Sodeke’s career journey and her…
Dan Joseph joined Zynga in 2014 and is NaturalMotion’s Senior Game Designer on the Racing franchise. With the support and growth opportunities provided by the design team, throughout the last six years Dan worked his way from QA Tester, to Designer, to Senior Game Designer. Dan says that being a game designer is heavily based…
As a passionate and avid gamer, Ponappa was thrilled to begin his career with Zynga as a Product Manager at our Bangalore studio in 2015. Two years later, he transferred to our London studio where he currently works as a Lead Product Manager for the Action-Strategy group which comprises Dawn of Titans, Star Wars: Commander…
Betty is BossAlien’s indomitable Art Director overseeing the Character Team. She brings deep experience and a keen perspective, gained over more than 11 years in the games industry, to keep all aspects of character concept, modeling, and animation on track and in top shape. Betty embodies BossAlien’s passion and values towards reflecting diverse inclusion across…
Whitney’s Story When Whitney graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in computer engineering, she chose to build her career at Zynga because the company’s highly creative environment allowed her to combine her passion for both art and technology. She worked her way up from being a software engineer to a manager position,…