Ian Barnes Email & Phone Number

Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Created a flexible gaming platform using C#, WPF, XML based data formats and a reasonably Agile design process using Subversion, Code Collaborator and JIRA. The platform was approved and released to the NSW market in 2015. Submit new gaming concepts for consideration when developing future gaming systems.

• Developed a web based mapping application which allowed staff to plan complex, multi-bus school runs, thereby turning a multi-week, error prone and staff heavy manual process into an efficient, regular workflow item..
• Determined software requirements from users and the existing manual solution which consisted of large maps, pin-boards and test-driving buses on routes to obtain timing.
• Selected and organised licensing for the core data services (Bing Maps and Bing routing).
• Obtained early and constant feedback from management and users via incremental development.After several years use, the Run Planner was ported to C# and WPF, using the Telerik WPF based mapping control and the Entity.

Seaford

• Managed a team of 4 programmers and introduced them to C# for use with a mobile data terminal running Windows CE and also for the development of data gathering and management software used in back-end customer sites.
• Extracted requirements from existing communications products and coordinated the re-implementation of these products in C#.
• Created software for custom mobile TCP/IP based data communications equipment using the GPRS data network.
• Introduced code review processes, more focused team meetings and a technical library.
• Designed and implemented a new mobile device management tool using C#, SQL and Web Services.
• Created and promoted the use of XML based configuration tools, including the use of Schema-based specifications and editing tools for both mobile and desktop products.

Melbourne, Australia

• Created project proposals for new game concepts, implemented prototypes and simulations to validate the proposals and developed new types of games for commercial release.
• Coordinated training of game development teams in Melbourne and Sydney.
• Designed new graphic functionality for the AU1 platform and simulated them in C#.
• Identified new requirements to aid in game development, then liaised with hardware and software teams to implement prototypes to demonstrate the new capabilities.
• Mentored new game development staff, ensuring they were able to produce high quality games.
• Created tools in C# for evaluating Blackjack, Poker and Keno math for a new gaming product.

Clayton, Australia

• Developed the architecture for several gaming platforms. Managed a team of 5 programmers who implemented the architecture in C++, and defined tasks for 2 utility programmers. The developed software targeted both.
• Championed the development of the OA4 and AU1 platforms within IGT Australia which captured ~12% of the Australian market with over 150 games.
• Created 100+ software module definitions for the AU1 platform including UML diagrams and test harnesses in conjunction with the development team.
• Liaised with hardware engineers to design graphics/peripheral interfaces and developed drivers with attention to cost versus features.
• Interacted with management, colleagues, players, service staff and industry regulators at all levels.
• Awarded IGT Australia’s “Employee of the Year for 2000” after the release of the OA4.

Clayton, Australia

• Designed and implemented several revisions of the OA2 platform software using C and assembly language for low level drivers. Team leader for several projects with teams of 2 to 4 staff.
• Separated the “shell” and “game” software which allowed a competitive range of products with a small development team.
• Developed the Reeler evaluation engine that became the core of Olympic’s ongoing development.
• Implemented network protocols to strict government standards.
• Produced new audio, graphic and coin handling drivers for the OA2 platform.
• Designed and developed games for release to the Australian market.

Master’S Degree, Systems Development, Distinction

This Masters of Systems Development degree required a mix of Microsoft certification and core computing subjects.

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science