Andrew Zaferakis

Chief Technology Officer at High Moon Studios

Carlsbad, California, United States

About Andrew Zaferakis

Andrew Zaferakis is Chief Technology Officer at High Moon Studios. Location: Carlsbad, California, United States.

As Chief Technology Officer, I lead with a dual focus: scaling innovation and empowering teams to deliver exceptional player experiences. With a career rooted in engineering leadership and a passion for networking and online technologies, I’ve helped shape the technical vision behind some of the most ambitious initiatives across our studios—from Call of Duty cross-play to scaling our technology to run Warzone and open world gameplay. I thrive at the intersection of creative ambition and technical execution. Whether it’s architecting resilient asynchronous systems or championing long-range R&D with near-term delivery, I bring clarity, momentum, and a collaborative spirit to every challenge. My leadership style is grounded in transparency, mentorship, and a deep respect for the craft of game development. I believe in building not just great products, but great teams—ones that are empowered, informed, and inspired to push boundaries.

Skills

  • Xbox 360
  • PS3
  • Game Development

Additional experience

  • Lead Programmer

    Rockstar San Diego / Angel Studios

    July 2002 – August 2004

Education

  • MS, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • BS, Clarkson University