I am responsible for the technical direction of all software development and the welfare of my teams.Authoring frameworks, tools, automation, and game engines using C# and java. I also create and maintain Clientside systems in javascript using node, npm, webpack, bash scripting, AWS, Rollbar & Github cli's.

Continuing my role within the Playtech group of companies as Senior Developer of casino game engine math verification tools and game demonstrators which guarantee 100% alignment with the theoretical maths and overall design.I have integrated our verification tools with the Unity demonstrators that we build which has reduced code duplication and associated errors. The performance enhancements I introduced have reduced the time needed to balance the final maths, and the Unity demonstrators have reduced the time needed to produce the final game engines and their associated documentation by eliminating ambiguity. C#, Unity 2D, SVNI work under limited supervision and am responsible for providing work estimates and plans for myself, tracking my progress against plan and providing proactive correction. I also provide some leadership on projects of small to medium scale and provide technical guidance to other engineers.I have the ability to deconstruct complex technical problems and can communicate clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.Hold joint responsibility for interviewing and selecting student work placement candidates. In this role I reduced the time spent interviewing candidates by tightening our focus on skills while broadening the Q&A sessions into a more open discussion. I enjoy mentoring student and junior developers as I find that bringing their skills up to scratch helps to sharpen my own.

Aug 2015 - Senior Developer Casino game engines with tools guaranteeing 100% alignment with maths and overall design. Java, Maven, IntelliJ, JUnit, dom4J, log4JJan 2015 - Creating front ends for games using Java leveraged to HTML5 for mobile and desktop.Jan 2013 - Snr Dev on the Mobile Team focused in 2 main areas; authoring a framework and game template in JavaScript/HTML5 and using the framework to publish mobile versions of our award-winning Flash games. Started using Agile (JIRA, Version 1) to track progress.Apr 2011 - Lead architect and senior framework developer for a new AS3 slot framework which reduced game development time and increased platform stability and extensibility across multiple providers. Jul 2005 - Sole responsibility for the design and implementation of robust and flexible systems in C++ and C# which have been the platforms for the launch of over 40 AWP and Slot games over the past 7 years. I personally authored 30 titles. I reduced development time for games from 8 weeks to around 2 weeks and reduced QA overhead by reducing bug counts from 100+ to <5 per game.I programmed the front end for 5+ Slot games using Flash (CS5) and AS2.I also designed and implemented support infrastructures for games' playability and maths testing (C++ and AS3) and audit/play history reporting deliverables (C#). I had sole responsibility for the deliverables on these platforms for all of the AWPs and Slots mentioned above.I employ Object Oriented design and implementation techniques, using MFC, managed and unmanaged C++, C#, C++/C# interoperability features and XML using Microsoft Visual Studio.I also build tools and utilities for developers and testers in MFC, .NET C++ and C#.

Mindhouse folded 6 weeks after I joined. Not my fault, btw ;-)

Working closely with a graphics specialist under a producer/designer I was responsible for the technical design, full-lifecycle development and support in service of original arcade, quiz and puzzle games developed in OpenTV SDK for SKY, SKY Italia, TPS(France) and other satellite platforms.Titles:Strange HillWhen Fruit Turns BadFruit SplatFlying CircusKennel Pups Chain GangJambleTeen Wolf TantrumHappy Word TimeBox CleverMany of these are still in service after a reskin and re-name.

Technical design, full development and support of original Liberate (Cable TV) and OpenTV (SKY satellite) games and applications for various clients including BBC History, Gala Games and Avago.I was responsible for training the graphics creatives in the requirements of each platform.Titles:Meet The Ancestors (BBC)Build The Pyramids sim (BBC)WhoLette (Gala Games)Flaming Eights dice game (Gala Games)Rock Paper Scissors (Gala Games)

Part of a small team authoring Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) components for the Liberate platform. I and about a third of the company were made redundant following 9/11.

I created Two Way TV's MediaHighway platform and portal for their OnDigital (freeview) service. Once this was implemented I was responsible for the ongoing development of the Clientside programming.I worked closely with the graphics department on the graphics specs as they are quite demanding for this platform.Titles:Two Way Today Portal (Mediahighway)

Technical design, full-lifecycle development and support in service of original games and applications on Liberate platform (Cable TV).Titles:Minefield (quiz game)Irish National LotteryNational LotteryDeal With It ( card game)Quiz Of The Day

Created a database of all IT computer assets. Tested and logged all computers for Y2K compliance and undertook various other IT duties.This was a 3 month contract during my summer break from University.

I was one of the first developers in the country to work with "Emmy", the Telewest Set-Top Box emulator for cable-delivered interactive TV, writing demo games and applications in order to demonstrate the benefits and capabilities of the platform to senior management.