Hove, England, United Kingdom
I'm a software developer turned agile coach with an aptitude for communication, an interest in the software development process in all of its forms, and a passion for helping people get better at getting better! Following my time at University, I founded a software development company, So Good Studios, alongside two of my fellow graduates. My role there was both that of a company director and a software developer - I undertook business development, sales, and marketing tasks, as well as being a development resource on a number of client projects, programming in C# and JavaScript. Upon leaving the company I took on various software development positions, and over time my interest in agile methodology and associated development processes turned into genuine opportunities for responsibility. In my current position I coach two agile teams in the use of various development methodologies and strategies for continuous improvement, as well as constructive conflict.
My primary role at Complete Control was the design and development of cross platform web games for high profile children's brands. I was responsible for game design as well as technical design, building responsive solutions for a range of devices and browsers using WebGL and HTML5 technologies. I was also responsible for refactoring areas of the company’s existing code base into an approachable and efficient in-house game framework. During my time at the company I was recognised for my communication skills. I was often asked to represent the company from a development perspective, meeting customers for design meetings and sprints and taking part in requirements gathering.
My role at So Good Studios was twofold. Firstly, I acted as Managing Director, taking ownership of areas such as business development, sales, and account management. Alongside this I also I took on a software development role, working on a number of C# and JavaScript projects both for clients and internally, focusing on UI programming and API integration. So Good Studios develops games for education, training, and promotion, using modern game design techniques and extensible web technologies. So Good Studios creates products that are engaging and easily accessible, keeping players satisfied and increasing knowledge retention, and eliminating the cost of delivering traditional educational materials and training resources.