Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
I blend a passion for gaming and technology with expertise in digital content creation and web development. With a strong foundation in YouTube content creation, I have grown my PlayStation-focused channel 'Octorious' to over 100,000 subscribers & 30 million+ views, and have even had the opportunity to work directly with PlayStation UK, Corsair, Viture & many other recognisable brands. My skills extend to SEO, graphic design, video editing (Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Sony Vegas Pro), and online community moderation, which led to successful collaborations with organizations like vidIQ and GRF Golf. In parallel, I've harnessed my programming skills to develop 'MyBacklog', the gaming equivalent of Letterboxd, showcasing my proficiency in Python, Django, Javascript, HTML, CSS and MySQL. This project not only achieved initial rapid user growth but also highlighted my ability to manage product development from conception to launch. Balancing these pursuits with academic excellence, I've consistently attained high grades, reflecting my dedication and ability to excel in multiple disciplines. My journey is a testament to my commitment to continuous learning and adaptability, aiming to leave a distinctive mark in both the gaming and tech industries.
Founded and solely built MyBacklog, a gaming‑focused platform that helps users track and discover video games. From concept to deployment, I designed, coded and now maintain the entire product on my own. Highlights include creating an advanced recommendation algorithm and data pipeline that integrates the IGDB API for real‑time game information, building an intuitive interface using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React, and constructing a reliable backend with Python, Django and MySQL. Released as a progressive web app, MyBacklog has been downloaded over 40,000 times by more than 30,000 users. Managing every aspect of the product; UX design, full‑stack development, deployment and data analytics, has strengthened my skills in end‑to‑end software development and product management. My ability to drive traction to the product in such a saturated market also demonstrates my skills in marketing, copywriting and social media etc.
Passionate about gaming and content creation, I relaunched my YouTube channel ‘Octorious’ in 2020 after a hiatus to focus on PlayStation content. Starting with an audience of 3,000 subscribers from earlier Fortnite ventures, the channel quickly grew to 10,000 subscribers, and following the PlayStation 5 launch my channel’s growth accelerated, now surpassing 100,000 subscribers and more than 30 million views. Through this journey I have sharpened my skills in videography, editing, scripting and SEO, and built a loyal community with high audience engagement. My content spans gameplay showcases, tips, opinion pieces and reviews, and has led to collaborations with major brands like Sony PlayStation hardware launches and game launches such as the PS5 Pro & Marvel’s Spider‑Man 2. Balancing this creative work with academic pursuits and running MyBacklog has honed my time‑management and project‑management abilities. I continue to produce engaging content and foster a growing community.
Originally an avid user of vidIQ, I joined its Discord community to learn about YouTube analytics and algorithm strategies. My knowledge and engagement led to an invitation to join their moderation team, and I have since been promoted to Community Administrator. In this role I help thousands of creators understand YouTube’s analytics, algorithms and best practices, moderate large Discord and YouTube communities, and foster relationships across the creator ecosystem. My channel’s success has been recognized by vidIQ; Octorious is used as a case study in their coaching sessions and I was interviewed one‑to‑one on their TubeTalk podcast. This collaboration has deepened my expertise in audience growth, SEO and community management, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to the vidIQ community.
For over seven years I have operated as a freelance motion graphic designer, leveraging my expertise in graphic design, video editing and animation (skills honed through my YouTube channel) to create high‑quality 2D animated transitions and overlay packages for streamers and video creators. On Fiverr I’ve completed over 100 orders and maintained a consistent 5‑star rating thanks to excellent communication and delivering polished work using Adobe After Effects, Premiere and Illustrator. My services extend beyond the platform: I was commissioned to produce bespoke motion graphics for a premier equestrian horse show, collaborating closely with the event organiser to design dynamic visuals for their big screens. Each project helps creators elevate their content while sharpening my creative and client‑management skills.