About Me

Teddy Engel

I'm a Technology Leader based in London, building software since 1997. I lead teams that turn vision into shipped products used by millions.

I've directed delivery at King-Activision-Blizzard, UBS, and my own studios—spanning games, fintech, and enterprise software. I've contributed to 10+ released games, including Farm Heroes Saga and Bubble Witch Saga 2.

I founded Defiant Bear Studios in 2020, where I lead product and technical direction for serious games and multiplayer mobile experiences. Before that, I founded an independent studio that released three iOS and Android games.

What I Do

  • Product & Team Leadership — Leading cross-functional teams from concept to launch across games, fintech, and enterprise
  • Technical Strategy — Architecture decisions, technology selection, and scaling teams for growth
  • Studio & Company Building — Founded three studios; experienced in building teams and shipping products
  • Advisory & Consulting — Code reviews, technical due diligence, and hands-on guidance for development teams

Experience Highlights

  • Defiant Bear Studios — Founded and lead the studio; delivering serious games and multiplayer mobile titles since 2020
  • Live Tech Games — Led the technology department for interactive entertainment
  • King-Activision-Blizzard — Lead Developer on Farm Heroes Saga, Bubble Witch Saga 2, and Shuffle Cats; shipped live games at scale
  • UBS — Led 3 cross-functional teams in the IB Innovation Lab; awarded Best Financial Innovation Lab 2020
  • Black Ice Creations — Led multiple game releases
  • Murex & Enablon — Delivered large-scale enterprise software in complex environments