David Talley is an accomplished game developer with a lengthy career that includes experience working at AAA studios such as Turtle Rock and Carbine, as well as founding an independent studio of his own, Orionark Games. Talley is known for his expertise in server and networking technology, but also possesses skills in game design, UI art, music production, and front end web development.

Before joining Mountaintop Studios as their Principal Network Engineer, Talley worked as a software engineer for a number of companies, leading development teams along the way. His experience across many different areas of game development gives him a unique perspective on the industry, with a focus on creating fun, engaging experiences for players.