Kirsten Sugar
Lead Software Engineer
Building thoughtful digital experiences
I currently lead a team of software engineers at Rockstar, focused on delivering the best gaming experience to our users. Our team is responsible for the games you play, know and love.
Currently based in NYC. Lover of all things travel, culture and gaming.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science
New York University • 2010 - 2014
Specialized in Game Design, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. Active member of the Web & Game Development club.
Interests & Passions
Gaming
I've been an avid gamer since childhood. I particularly enjoy immersive RPGs like The Witcher and open-world games. Now, I get to help create and deliver them to the world!
Traveling
Exploring new cultures and places is one of my greatest joys. Recent adventures scuba diving in the Galápagos Islands and exploring the beautiful cities of Colombia.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
Reading
Books are my constant companions. I'm drawn to science fiction that explores the impact of technology on society, as well as philosophy and non-fiction that challenges my thinking. Current favorite authors include Ted Chiang and Yuval Noah Harari.
Currently Reading
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir
A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this incredible new science-based thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian.
Dune
Frank Herbert
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world.
The Psychology of Game Design
Celia Hodent
An exploration of the cognitive aspects of game design, delving into how psychological principles can be applied to create more engaging player experiences.
Exhalation
Ted Chiang
A collection of short stories that explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and what it means to be human in a technological world.
Currently Watching
Foundation
Apple TV+
Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, this epic saga chronicles the journey of a band of exiles who discover that the only way to save the Galactic Empire from destruction is to defy it.
The Last of Us
HBO
Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel is hired to smuggle Ellie out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal journey across the U.S.