I have always wanted to work in the film & video games industries. I studied hard to get to where I am. After college, I studied Bsc Computer Games at University of Westminster (2007-2010) then completed an MProf at Abertay University (2011-2012).
In 2013, I fulfilled a dream of owning my own games company, setting up "We Are Rising Interactive" with two friends from university. A year later W.A.R Interactive partnered with Playback Studios to become "Playback Interactive". As fun and rewarding as the next 4 years would be, midway through 2016, I decided to move on from my companies due to financial struggles.
After being offered a role, I fell into teaching at Big Creative Education. I taught an NCFE level 2 in "Games Design" to 20 students (16-21yrs). The modules included 3D modelling (using Maya), game design (drawings and documentation), prototyping (creating a game in Stencyl), product promotion (game trailers) and enterprise (starting your own company).
This was a new experience, I enjoyed most of my time there and passing on my knowledge to others.
The following year (2017) I moved onto another college, Barnet & Southgate College, this time I was teaching level 3s 3D modelling and animation (using Maya) as well as assisting on an ICT course teaching Excel to students.
After 2 years of teaching I realised I did not feel a fulfilled as I was while in industry and decided to begin freelancing under "We Are Rising Interactive" from August 2018.
Currently
I work as a freelance 2D/3D artist through We Are Rising Interactive.
I have undertaken various work for RT Software, Form Worldwide, Zappar, Inmarsat, University of Westminster and Playback Games.
Skills
On a daily basis, I use Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop, they're practically a part of me. In addition, I have a varying level of skill in Zbrush, xNormal, Crazy Bump, Muse, Illustrator, and many others.
I have a basic knowledge of programming and have experience in C++, C#, Python, Action Script 2/3, Typescript , HTML + CSS and Java.
Work Ethic
I give everything to the work I'm involved in and cannot stress enough how passionate I become in creating successful games/apps.
Goal
To join a fun, growing and enthusiastic team for the foreseeable future. An opportunity to work and learn with others as well as release products I would be proud to put my name on.
Interests
I am a life long West Ham fan thanks to my Dad. I still love LEGO and creativity it involves. I enjoy most sports including football, tennis, badminton and squash but if it's windy enough outside, I love to powerkite and mountain board.
My No.1 video game is the original Tomb Raider, I've completed it on the Sega Saturn, PSX and PC. It was an amazing piece of my childhood.
Location
I live and work in and around Wembley (NW London, United Kingdom).