Elena Kutovaya

Founded an independent practice developing educational products, leadership development experiences, business simulations, and gamified learning solutions. Led design and delivery of learning products across online courses, blended programs, interactive simulations, and live experiences.

Led gaming portfolio direction and development priorities for an interactive gaming platform with approximately 30 existing games. Oversaw development initiatives across five console games and two companion applications, and managed three direct reports and three external development studios.

Provided strategic advice and continued game design leadership across the mobile game portfolio, supporting product direction and development decisions.

Led game design and player experience improvements across a portfolio of mobile free-to-play games, working closely with publishing leadership, data science, and external development teams. Managed and mentored seven game designers and coordinated design work across multidisciplinary groups of up to 27 contributors.

Designed and improved player experiences across mobile free-to-play games, focusing on onboarding, progression, and engagement.

Worked in corporate learning and employee development.

Worked on employee and leadership development within an international corporate environment.

Completed a course on Emotional Design from the Interaction Design Foundation in 2023.

Completed a course on Game Design from the California Institute of the Arts in 2017.

Completed a course on Gamification from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016.

Earned a Specialist Degree in French and English from Kaluga Pedagogical University in 2009.