Lena Machul is a Senior Project Manager and game production leader with experience across leading studios, including Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Arrowhead Game Studios, and Thunderful Games. She has overseen multidisciplinary teams, production pipelines, and global releases across major game projects. Throughout her career, Machul has worked with teams of different sizes, disciplines, and cultures, supporting projects from early development through launch. Her experience spans cross-functional collaboration, production planning, team coordination, and delivery across complex development environments. As a juror, Machul brings a balanced perspective that considers technical execution, creativity, thoughtful design, and the dedication behind each project. She approaches every entry with fairness and an appreciation for the collaborative effort required to create exceptional games.