I am Thomas Elliott, a Games Development Graduate (BSc. with Hons, First Class) from Buckinghamshire New University.
My course focused on Computer Science, Programming (C++, C#), Maths, Networking, Graphics, and 3D Games Development.
Since University I have been working freelance as a contractor in web &cloud application development while pursuing games projects in my spare time.
Work History
OmniTitan Productions, 2021
Lead Developer & Architect on a cloud-based event-streaming project:
Contractor, 2015-16
Server Consultancy & Bespoke Programming for Online Game Communities
ZombZ Servers, 2011-15
Founder & Lead Programmer of ZombZ, the largest DayZ Mod community during the initial rise of the loot 'n shoot genre in the game modding scene prior to PUBG's release.
StarBase.co.uk, 2011-12
C Programmer, Web Performance Testing
Qualifications
Buckinghamshire New University, 2016-20
Games Development Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc. Hons) – First Class with Honors (1:1)
Zenos I.T. Academy, 2010
Advanced Diploma in IT Systems (NVQ Lvl. 3), Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician, CompTIA A+: Hardware Technician
Francis Bacon Maths & Computing College, 2003-09
GCSE's: Maths, English Lit & Lang, Double IT, Double Science, Media Studies, & Business Studies
Skills
Programming Languages
- C# (& .NET), C, C++, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, LUA, HSL, CG, ASM, Powershell, Perl, Python
Games Development
Engine Development, Physics Programming, Tool Creation, Optimisation, Architecture & Systems Design, Game Design
Software Engineering
Application Design & Programming, Database Architecture, Backend Development, Cloud Infrastructure & Hosting
Other Skills
Online Community Management, Development Team Management,
MS Office (incl. Excel),
Windows & Linux Server Management,
Cloud-Services Management
Other Skills
I.T. Skills
Windows & Linux Server Management, Windows Technical Support, PC Hardware Support, Video Editing, MS Office Suite
Soft Skills
Leadership, Communication,
Agile Methodology,
Technical Writing
Misc. Skills
Electronics Repair, Drone Piloting, Hiking & Bushcraft