Nelson Gama

Nelson Gama is a Principal Enterprise Architect at Riot Games, located in Santa Monica, California. He has a strong background in enterprise architecture, with over fifteen years of experience in the IT sector, focusing on how technology can drive business value. His expertise includes aligning IT strategies with business goals, managing enterprise architecture practices, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Professional Background

Before joining Riot Games, Gama served as the Principal Enterprise Architect at Amgen from June 2021 to June 2023. In this role, he was responsible for establishing an agile enterprise architecture practice, developing essential architectural artifacts, and ensuring the alignment of IT capabilities with business needs. He also played a significant role in digital innovation and cloud migration initiatives at Amgen.

Prior to his tenure at Amgen, Gama held positions such as Senior Portfolio Manager and Agile/SCRUM Master at Infosys, showcasing his versatility and leadership in various IT roles.13

Skills and Competencies

Gama's core competencies include:

• Global enterprise architecture leadership
• Business and IT alignment
• Innovation in IT and organizational processes
• Cloud architecture and governance (AWS & Azure)
• Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban)
• Stakeholder management and communication

He is recognized for his ability to inspire teams and drive strategic initiatives that enhance organizational performance and technology investment returns.12