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Electric TopHat is a small, independent software developer based in Dundee, Scotland.The company specialised in making iOS apps, as well software and applications, it is also a publisher for independent developers requiring expertise in handling the publishing side of things.

Contractor software engineer that aided on the development of Kinect Sports Rivals engine and UI technologies.

Red Radiant Media specialise in Augmented Reality (AR) apps on mobile devices, emergent technology use for game and media content. They also make larger game experiences on iOS & Android devices.Working with industry experts who were part of double BAFTA award winning team that created Crackdown on Xbox 360, and some chaps that worked on BioShock & BioShock 2.

Contractor on a product using Unreal UDK.

Contractor on the Sony Move project "The Shoot" for the Playstation3 platform. The role ranged from tools development, General Programming / optimisation and standard Game Play.

Contracted Academic participating in the BBC Prototype project, specializing in programming.

During my time with Realtime Worlds I contributed to the following projects : APB prototype, Crackdown and Project MyWorld. APB Prototype : I was one of 3 core programmers that created the initial prototype that went on to be signed by Webzen.Crackdown : I was the main character programmer which involved bring to life the ideas of Animators and Designers, as well as providing a stable character solution for programmers to build upon.Project MyWorld :I was part of one of the core teams building the foundations for the project, this work ranged from working on the level Input System up to the large scale data distribution system used by the project.

Was a member of the game development team at Absolute Studios. During my time at the company I contributed to a variety of products including Ace Lightning for PC and PS2 as well a number of game prototypes for both platforms. Due to the small size of the team I had a diverse range of responsibilities.

I developed an intelligent vehicle control system for the Master Rallye project, an all-terrain rally simulator with competitive arcade-style action.