Ian Dimech

As the Director of Engineering at Rubyplay, I lead a global team of talented software engineers spanning over 20 countries. My primary focus is driving technical excellence and innovation across our game development and platform delivery. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality, and scalability, I ensure our teams are empowered to build world-class gaming experiences that reach millions of players worldwide.

I bring a deep understanding of software architecture, agile delivery, and cross-cultural team leadership. By aligning engineering efforts with product strategy, I help accelerate development velocity without compromising on quality or performance.

Passionate about mentorship, process optimization, and building high-performing, resilient teams, I strive to create an engineering culture rooted in trust, ownership, and continuous improvement.

I bring over 18 years of experience in the iGaming industry, spanning both B2C (Betsson, Expekt, Betclic) and B2B (Play’n GO) environments, where I’ve held various leadership roles across Engineering and Product Management. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a Master’s in Informatics, and an MBA from Henley Business School in the UK. Based in Malta, I’m also an avid sports enthusiast—with a particular passion for football.