Remote UK role focusing on tools development and performance optimization for unannounced UE5 PC MOBA; developed automated scripted tooling and libraries for PC development.

Senior Programmer/Programming Team Lead at BEHAVIOUR UK NORTH

January 1, 2023 - Present

Managed programming staff for an unannounced Unity iOS/Android project; contributed to UE5 PC MOBA performance optimizations and Apple Arcade work.

Lead Programmer at SOCKMONKEY STUDIOS

December 31, 2023 - October 21, 2025

Lead Programmer for UE4 Nintendo Switch project 'CoCo Melon'; Behaviour and awareness programming for UE4 PC project 'Deathgrounds'; Porting UE4 to iOS/Android for 'Kill it with fire'.

Senior Programmer at CREATIVITY INCORPORATED

December 31, 2020 - October 21, 2025

Designed and developed tools and software to add downloadable content to toys via Bluetooth apps; built proprietary tools and APIs for Alexa and Google Assistant; programmed firmware for IoT toys and gadgets; mentored junior programmers and delivered engineering presentations.

Product Development Manager at ORION TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS

December 31, 2014 - October 21, 2025

Designed and managed multiple astronomy-based electronic, optical and software products; provided software support; authored manuals; captured and processed data to create marketing images using computer-controlled telescopes and specialized cameras.

Development Director / Lead Programmer at SANTA CRUZ GAMES

December 31, 2010 - October 21, 2025

Headed the studio with strategy and new product development; hired and managed teams of programmers, artists, designers and producers; led the development of 24 titles; launched Santa Cruz Games Kids division for plug’n’play titles.

Lead Programmer / Chief Technology Officer at OSIRIS STUDIOS

December 31, 2001 - October 21, 2025

Led technical direction and software development; oversaw code reviews and system architecture across projects.

Lead Programmer at PRESS START, INC

December 31, 1999 - October 21, 2025

Led programming efforts for multiple projects; contributed to engine tooling and gameplay systems.

Programmer at CAPCOM USA

December 31, 1997 - October 21, 2025

Contributed as a programmer on various titles within a major publisher.

Programmer at ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT

December 31, 1996 - October 21, 2025

Implemented gameplay and engine features across multiple titles.

Programmer at CODE MASTERS

December 31, 1995 - October 21, 2025

Performed game/engine programming and tool development for UK studio.

Programmer at DIZZY ENTERPRISES (BLITZ STUDIOS)

December 31, 1994 - October 21, 2025

Early-career programming roles contributing to game development.

Senior Programmer / Lead Programmer at Black Rose Studios

January 1, 2025 - Present

Senior programmer leading Unreal Engine based development; scoped and implemented core gameplay systems, tooling, and pipeline for a vertical slice demo; mentored junior developers and collaborated across disciplines.

Senior Programmer / Programming Team Lead at Behaviour UK North

January 1, 2023 - Present

Managed programming staff for an unannounced Unity iOS/Android project; worked on UE5 PC MOBA performance and optimizations.

Lead Programmer at SockMonkey Studios

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Lead Programmer – UE4 Nintendo Switch project; Behavior and awareness programming for PC title; Porting programmer for iOS/Android title.

Senior Programmer at Creativity Incorporated

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Designed and developed tools to add downloadable content to toys via Bluetooth apps; created proprietary tools and APIs for Alexa and Google Assistant platforms; firmware for IoT toys.

Product Development Manager at Orion Telescopes and Binoculars

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Led design and management of multiple astronomy-based electronic, optical, and software products from concept to retail; provided technical support and wrote manuals, guides, and marketing content.

Development Director / Lead Programmer at Santa Cruz Games

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010

Headed studio vision and product development; hired and managed teams; led 24 titles and created a new division focused on plug ’n’ play TVG game products.

Lead Programmer / Chief Technology Officer at Osiris Studios

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Led programming efforts and defined technology roadmap; mentored developers and contributed to early technology strategy.

Lead Programmer at Press Start, Inc

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

Led game programming and contributed to architecture, debugging, and code reviews for multiple titles.

Programmer at Capcom USA

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Software development for Capcom titles; contributed to gameplay programming and debugging.

Programmer at Absolute Entertainment

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996

Programming for entertainment software; supported game development across titles.