Doug Mellencamp

Doug Mellencamp is a seasoned Studio Director at Bethesda Games Studios Austin, with an impressive history in the gaming industry.

Beginning his career as a development DBA/server programmer for the Ultima Online franchise at Electronic Arts (EA), Doug swiftly progressed through various key roles in the gaming sector.

Doug's journey led him to Sony Online Entertainment (SOE), where he excelled as the Server Lead and Live Lead for Star Wars Galaxies (SWG), overseeing technical operations and server technology development.

Transitioning to Bioware Austin, Doug became a pivotal figure as a Senior Technical Director, contributing to the successful launch of Star Wars - The Old Republic.

His expertise in server and infrastructure technology development saw him excel at Bioware, starting as a lead programmer before progressing to Technical Director roles.

Before his impactful tenure at Bioware, Doug honed his skills at Disney/Playdom as an Engineering Manager, playing a vital role in advancing online games in the social space with MMO features.

Doug also shared his talents as a consultant for database technologies in games across various roles, including a notable contribution to EA's MMO games persistence and database design.

Outside the gaming realm, Doug's early career involved consulting for the nuclear power industry on enterprise database systems and applications, showcasing his versatile skill set.

Doug's educational background includes studying BBA at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, laying the foundation for his successful career in technology and gaming.

With a diverse career spanning from programming and engineering to leadership and technical direction, Doug Mellencamp stands as a prominent figure in the gaming industry, leaving a lasting impact on each organization he has been part of.