David Gallaher

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About David Gallaher

Game Development Leader & Storyteller | 20+ Years of Crafting Worlds | 7 Titles Shipped I’ve spent the better part of two decades living and breathing stories—stories that bleed through the ink and pixels, stories that move, haunt, and change people. From the electric hum of Marvel Comics to the gritty, real-world complexity of Ubisoft’s titles, I’ve made it my mission to carve out spaces where stories live. Seven titles shipped, countless worlds built, but every step of the way, it’s been about the characters—their pain, their triumph, and the truth that lies in the spaces between. I’m not just a leader of teams—I’m a guide for people who want to create something that matters. We’re not here just to hit deadlines; we’re here to bleed heart into code, passion into design, and meaning into every pixel. With Scrum, Kanban, or a simple moment of honest conversation, I build teams that thrive, not just because they’re good at their craft, but because they believe in it. I’ve led campaigns that reach millions, like the NYPD initiative that shook the city to its core, and forged partnerships with MTV to make sure the stories don’t just stay in the studio—they’re felt, lived, breathed by those who need them. And I’ve held the reins on stories that matter—Sailor Moon, Green Lantern—icons that mean something more to the people who know them. But none of that means anything if we’re not making space for the next generation. That’s why I co-founded What A Game Dev, a community where we don’t just teach the craft—we pass down the fire. Over 1,500 strong, all of us reaching for something that might just change the world. So if you’re ready to build worlds with me, to tell stories that leave scars, then let’s connect. Let’s make something unforgettable.