Novy Dhillon

Novy Dhillon, Technical Director at Fortis Games, will explore how studios can have confidence in that they’ve made the right architectural and infrastructure decisions as they move from early prototyping to full production and the launch of a live service title. He will break down how different game types, scaling needs, and backend components influence architectural choices, and how teams can design systems that scale horizontally without inflating their infrastructure footprint. Using real examples, Novy will illustrate how thoughtful planning and adaptive engineering lead to smoother launches, lower costs, and better long term player experiences. Learn more about:

• Designing architecture that evolves naturally from prototype to production while supporting long term scalability.
• Balancing performance, cost, and flexibility by choosing the right scaling strategies for each backend component.
• Reducing infrastructure overhead through smarter system design and efficient horizontal scaling practices.