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Hello! I’m Phil Heslop, a full-stack software engineer with 20+ years of experience spanning AI, creative technology, and research innovation. I’ve delivered solutions from multi-platinum games to healthcare platforms and IoT research projects, and I excel at rapid technology adoption and collaborative development.
I have deep expertise in modern web technologies, AI-augmented workflows, 3D graphics, and agile methodologies, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, scalable systems that users love.
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Work Experience
Software Engineer at Grid Finder
June 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloper on DriverDB project (Upcoming Comprehensive Racing Driver Database Portal), developing Front End, Data Access Layer, and CI/CD pipeline. Implemented AI-augmented development workflows using Claude Code and GitHub Co-Pilot, improving team velocity (~50% productivity increase). Contributed to core Grid Finder product development and feature enhancements.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Ultramed
February 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025Built healthcare platform features using Domain Driven Design and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Contributed to AI-driven initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes and clinical workflows. Collaborated across teams to deliver features meeting healthcare compliance requirements.
Research Associate – Creative Technology at HiCraft Project, Northumbria University
August 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Researched and published findings on the relationship between IoT technology and digital wellbeing. Designed and developed IoT prototypes using Arduino and Raspberry Pi, integrating computer vision and mobile applications. Led co-design workshops addressing digital marginalisation in underserved communities.
Informatics Research Officer at Newcastle University Biomedical Research Centre
November 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025Developed digital integration tools connecting clinical research data with NHS systems. Led data capture infrastructure and analysis pipeline for sarcopenia research across NHS databases. Built web applications for clinical data collection and visualization.
Research Software Engineer / Post-Doc Research Associate at Linguacuisine Project, Newcastle University
November 1, 2018 - October 24, 2025Principal investigator for Erasmus+ funded Linguacuisine project enabling technology-driven second language learning through interactive cooking tasks. Developed cross-platform educational software deployed internationally. Recognised by HundrED as one of the world's most inspiring innovations in bilingual education.
Senior Computing Support Officer at Newcastle University
December 1, 2016 - October 24, 2025Developed and supported research software across projects using C/C++, C#, OpenGL & VR. Managed University's Virtual Reality Suite and fabrication laboratory. Lectured MSc students on game graphics programming and advanced rendering techniques. Provided technical consultation to researchers across diverse disciplines.
AI Game Programmer at Fusion Digital Games Ltd.
August 1, 2005 - October 24, 2025Developed AI systems, game mechanics, and graphics for multiple multi-platinum selling PC games. Key contributions to Mall Tycoon 2 and Prison Tycoon franchises. Implemented pathfinding, decision-making systems, and procedural content generation.
Software Engineer at Grid Finder
June 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloper on DriverDB project (Upcoming Comprehensive Racing Driver Database Portal), Front End, Data Access Layer, and CI/CD pipeline. Implemented AI-augmented development workflows using Claude Code and GitHub Co-Pilot to improve team velocity.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Ultramed
February 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025Built healthcare platform features using Domain Driven Design and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Tech stack included TypeScript, React, Next.js, GraphQL, BullMQ, Node.js, Prisma, and Postgres on GCP. Contributed to AI-driven initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes and clinical workflows.
Research Associate – Creative Technology at HiCraft Project, Northumbria University
August 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Researched IoT technology and digital wellbeing; designed IoT prototypes using Arduino and Raspberry Pi, integrating computer vision and mobile applications; led co-design workshops addressing digital marginalisation in underserved communities.
Informatics Research Officer at Newcastle University Biomedical Research Centre
November 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025Developed digital integration tools connecting clinical research data with NHS systems; led data capture infrastructure and analysis pipeline for sarcopenia research across NHS databases; built web applications for clinical data collection and visualization.
Research Software Engineer / Post-Doc Research Associate at Linguacuisine Project, Newcastle University
November 1, 2018 - October 24, 2025Principal investigator for Erasmus+ funded Linguacuisine project enabling technology-driven second language learning through interactive cooking tasks; developed cross-platform educational software deployed internationally; recognised by HundrED as one of the world's most inspiring innovations in bilingual education.
Senior Computing Support Officer at Newcastle University
December 1, 2016 - October 24, 2025Developed and supported research software across projects using C/C++, C#, OpenGL & VR; managed University's Virtual Reality Suite and fabrication laboratory; lectured MSc students on game graphics programming and advanced rendering techniques; provided technical consultation to researchers across diverse disciplines.
AI Game Programmer at Fusion Digital Games Ltd.
August 1, 2005 - October 24, 2025Developed AI systems, game mechanics, and graphics for multiple multi-platinum selling PC games; key contributions to Mall Tycoon 2 and Prison Tycoon franchises; implemented pathfinding, decision-making systems, and procedural content generation.
Software Engineer at Grid Finder
June 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloper on DriverDB project (Upcoming Comprehensive Racing Driver Database Portal), developing Front End, Data Access Layer, and CI/CD pipeline. Implemented AI-augmented development workflows using Claude Code and GitHub Co-Pilot, improving team velocity (~50% productivity increase). Contributed to core Grid Finder product development and feature enhancements.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Ultramed
February 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025Built healthcare platform features using Domain Driven Design and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Technologies: TypeScript, React, Next.js, GraphQL, BullMQ, Node.js, Prisma, and Postgres on GCP. Contributed to AI-driven initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes and clinical workflows. Collaborated across teams to deliver features meeting healthcare compliance requirements.
Research Associate – Creative Technology at HiCraft Project, Northumbria University
August 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Researched and published findings on the relationship between IoT technology and digital wellbeing. Designed and developed IoT prototypes using Arduino and Raspberry Pi, integrating computer vision and mobile applications. Led co-design workshops addressing digital marginalisation in underserved communities.
Informatics Research Officer at Newcastle University Biomedical Research Centre
November 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025Developed digital integration tools connecting clinical research data with NHS systems. Led data capture infrastructure and analysis pipeline for sarcopenia research across NHS databases. Built web applications for clinical data collection and visualization.
Research Software Engineer / Post-Doc Research Associate at Linguacuisine Project, Newcastle University
November 1, 2018 - October 24, 2025Principal investigator for Erasmus+ funded Linguacuisine project enabling technology-driven second language learning through interactive cooking tasks. Developed cross-platform educational software deployed internationally. Recognised by HundrED as one of the world's most inspiring innovations in bilingual education.
Senior Computing Support Officer at Newcastle University
December 1, 2016 - October 24, 2025Developed and supported research software across projects using C/C++, C#, OpenGL & VR. Managed University's Virtual Reality Suite and fabrication laboratory. Lectured MSc students on game graphics programming and advanced rendering techniques. Provided technical consultation to researchers across diverse disciplines.
AI Game Programmer at Fusion Digital Games Ltd.
August 1, 2005 - October 24, 2025Developed AI systems, game mechanics, and graphics for multiple multi-platinum selling PC games. Key contributions to Mall Tycoon 2 and Prison Tycoon franchises. Implemented pathfinding, decision-making systems, and procedural content generation.
Education
PhD in Computer Science at Newcastle University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015MSc in Computer Aided Graphical and Technological Applications at Teesside University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002BSc in Computer Science at University of York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001PhD in Computer Science at Newcastle University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015MSc in Computer Aided Graphical and Technological Applications at Teesside University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002BSc in Computer Science at University of York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001PhD in Computer Science at Newcastle University
January 1, 2015 - October 24, 2025MSc in Computer Aided Graphical and Technological Applications at Teesside University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002BSc in Computer Science at University of York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
4 A Levels, AS Level
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 202511 GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025A Levels
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025AS Level
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Industry Experience
Gaming, Healthcare, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Life Sciences
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