Interests
Outside of development, I enjoy playing a wide variety of games, with a particular interest in roguelikes such as Risk of Rain 2, whose emphasis on replayability and systemic design has strongly influenced my own approach to game design. I regularly analyse games from a designer's perspective, studying level flow, UI/UX, player guidance, and technical implementation to better understand how mechanics are created and refined. I also watch game design talks, take part in game jams, and enjoy experimenting with new mechanics and gameplay polish in my own projects to continually expand my skills.
Professional Experience
Self-employed Content Creator – @ThatAtom YouTube (2019–Present)
Built a successful monetised gaming channel with 155K+ subscribers and over 50 million views.
Use of data-driven analysis to grow and retain a large audience.
Planned, produced and edited gaming content, demonstrating creativity and consistency
Hurricane Gaming Parties – Team Member (2024–2025)
Delivered gaming events, set up hardware and provided excellent customer service
Education
University of Staffordshire (2023–2026) BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design – 2:1
NSCG Stafford College (2021–2023) BTEC Level 3 Games Design – D*D*D (A-level Equivalent A*, A*, A)
Nine GCSEs including Maths, English Language, English Literature and Computer Science.
Additional Experience
Early Access Playtester for Semiwork (R.E.P.O.)
Children's Swimming Instructor
Volunteer, Penkridge Middle School Coding Club
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award
Member, Brewood Chess Club
