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Michael Leslie

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Riot Games at 7 yrs 6 mos
📍 Santa Monica, California, United States

Michael is an engineering leader at Riot Games with over 15 years of experience, specializing in large-scale data, machine learning, and platform initiatives. He excels at building high-performing teams and translating complex technical challenges into clear execution plans. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Outside of his technical leadership, Michael is a thoughtful mentor focused on people development. He is passionate about understanding the unique challenges his colleagues face and uses these insights to help guide and support his own daughters career development.

He uniquely balances strategic vision, technical credibility, and a deep commitment to developing his people.

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Current Role
Riot Games
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Engineering Leadership
Focuses on scaling diverse engineering organizations, redesigning hiring processes, and mentoring emerging leaders into senior roles.
Data & ML Initiatives
Leads programs that transform how Riot Games uses data and is interested in finding practical metrics to gauge his team's impact on larger initiatives.
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Career

Work history

Riot Games
7 yrs 6 mos
Performance Trust Capital Partners
13 yrs 5 mos
4-2002 - 11-2004
Senior Database Developer and DBA
CoAMS
12-1999 - 4-2002
Consultant, Database Developer, DBA
XOR
8-1998 - 12-1999
Technical Consultant
Navigant Research
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Education
1995 - 1998
Bachelor's degree
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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