I'm Christopher Godber, a creative, self-motivated and enthusiastic technologist and full stack developer and educator with 16 years of experience in web application and game development, software development, graphics programming (WebGL / CSS), data visualisation development, publishing, writing and art and design in general. I currently work as a lecturer at Macclesfield College, delivering Unity-based learning resources and game design modules across IT and Creative Media programs. I create slides, handouts, videos, apps and Unity projects as learning aids, deliver daily lectures, produce learning resources, monitor and assess student performance, and liaise with faculty support where appropriate. I was awarded an award within my first four months for creating new resources.

Christopher Godber

I'm Christopher Godber, a creative, self-motivated and enthusiastic technologist and full stack developer and educator with 16 years of experience in web application and game development, software development, graphics programming (WebGL / CSS), data visualisation development, publishing, writing and art and design in general. I currently work as a lecturer at Macclesfield College, delivering Unity-based learning resources and game design modules across IT and Creative Media programs. I create slides, handouts, videos, apps and Unity projects as learning aids, deliver daily lectures, produce learning resources, monitor and assess student performance, and liaise with faculty support where appropriate. I was awarded an award within my first four months for creating new resources.

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I’m Christopher Godber, a creative, self-motivated and enthusiastic technologist and full stack developer and educator with 16 years of experience in web application and game development, software development, graphics programming (WebGL / CSS), data visualisation development, publishing, writing and art and design in general.

I currently work as a lecturer at Macclesfield College, delivering Unity-based learning resources and game design modules across IT and Creative Media programs. I create slides, handouts, videos, apps and Unity projects as learning aids, deliver daily lectures, produce learning resources, monitor and assess student performance, and liaise with faculty support where appropriate. I was awarded an award within my first four months for creating new resources.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lecturer (IT and Creative Media) at Macclesfield College
August 29, 2024 - Present
Lecturer delivering IT and Creative Media content across levels 1–3 for BTEC IT and UAL Creative Media courses. Delivers daily lectures, creates learning resources (slides, handouts, videos, apps and Unity projects), and supports student performance across modules. Oversees Unity on campus, and liaises with faculty to ensure resources and teaching activities run smoothly.
Technical Specialist Web and UX at SODA MMU (Manchester Metropolitan University)
October 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Supporting academics and students with technical consultations on web and UX-based projects (primarily around the Tobbi suite of eye-tracking software and general web development queries). Creating and managing budgets for the Web and UX department in liaison with academics. Delivering technical lectures and inductions on the use of the on-site UX lab. Developing projects such as the SODA LED display to create an interface with JavaScript and Node to allow for projecting dynamic HTML canvas graphics through Syth Online tooling. Managing lab space and maintaining the general computer lab.
Developer, Games Developer and Fine Artist / Writer at Freelance / Self-employed
October 1, 2009 - October 31, 2023
Freelance web / creative development for small businesses and individuals. Indie game development for PC using open-source component libraries and tools (A-Frame / Three.js). Writing tutorials and articles for online publications. Writing books (poetry and fiction / theory / philosophy).
Camp Counsellor and English Teacher at Rekale To (Summer Camp, Moscow, Russia)
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
Assisted in running English language camps in Russia, delivering English lessons to Russian children, providing general camp support, and developing interactive fiction with children.
Junior Frontend Developer at PrinterPix
February 1, 2019 - May 2, 2019
Worked with Magento and JavaScript for an e-commerce company, edited JavaScript files for the site, and learned about the Magento platform, developing new functionality and features.
Frontend Engineer at Remote
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Remote, part-time role on a React codebase to develop the Kultūra web application for the Art MMO Occupy White Walls on Steam. Implemented new features and worked with a small team of remote developers and QA/design. Features included an artwork upload system, a 3D preview artwork interface, Stripe payments integration, and improving the API from scratch with a CTO and Backend Engineer.

Education

AB.Sc. (Hons) Graduate in Applied Computing at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
BTEC National Diploma in IT at South Cheshire College
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
PTTLS at City & Guilds
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

PTTLS
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services