Allen Ma

Allen Ma is an accomplished entrepreneur and engineer with an impressive career spanning game production, software development, product management, and online advertising. He studied Computer Science at Drexel University before earning his M.S. in Management and Systems at New York University. Throughout his professional journey, Ma has held various leadership positions in notable organizations, including VP of Partnerships at Forte, Co-owner, Board Advisor at Americana Game Studio, and Founder and CEO at Merigo. With a proven track record of success in video game publishing, production, and live operations, Ma has shipped over 40 titles, including 12 studio games and over 30 third-party titles.

Ma's expertise also extends to the online advertising and ad networks space from his experience at Yahoo!, Right Media, and DeNA West. He has honed his skills in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, database design, and information architecture while managing different projects and clients. Ma is particularly passionate about designing and delivering iPhone game experiences that delight users, collaborating with partners, and driving business growth through effective product management practices.