David Yee

David Yee is a seasoned game industry professional with over 20 years of experience, known for creating successful franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Dead Space, FarmVille, and Words With Friends.

With a strong foundation in engineering, David excels in uniting art, design, engineering, production, and business objectives to drive product success and has a keen interest in understanding the product journey.

Key strengths of David include hiring and managing diverse teams, cultivating leadership talent, overseeing operations throughout the product life cycle, and providing effective team leadership.

Apart from his professional achievements, David achieved a personal milestone by learning to swim in 2012, leading to completion of multiple triathlons including the challenging Escape from Alcatraz in 2015.

David Yee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Throughout his career, David has held various key positions in renowned organizations such as Facebook, Instagram, Zynga, and Electronic Arts (EA), where he contributed significantly to notable projects like CityVille, FarmVille, Dead Space, and The Lord of the Rings franchise.