Hello
My name is Zackaria. I am a recent graduate in Computer Games Technology, achieving First Class Honours.
Over the last three years, I have developed a strong understanding of programming principles and now strive to expand my knowledge by developing all manner of apps in all manner of languages.
About Me.
Skills
Proficient Languages
Learning Languages
Miscellaneous
Software
Soft Skills
C# • Lua
C++ • Python • HTML
Source Control • Git
.NET • Visual Studio • Unity • Unreal • Photoshop
Team player • Bias for action • Mentor
Work Experience
Indie Game Developer
Personal
2024-Present
I am presently part of a very small independent video game development team, working on a project intended for the Steam game platform over the next year.
Dental Lab Assistant
Afdent Ltd
2013-Present
I have worked at Afdent Ltd for many years now, having studied how to be a Dental Technician. I wanted to pursue my dream of programming but have remained an assistant to the lab, delivering work to clients.
Software Developer
Anglia Ruskin University
2023-2024
I was tasked with developing a game in the Unity Engine for a research project at Anglia Ruskin University during my studies. This app was similar to Tetris.
Education
Bsc Computer Games Technology
Anglia Ruskin University
First Class Honours
2021-2024
In the three years I studied, I learned how to program, from C# console applications, all the way up to fully-fledged vertical slices for games. I performed as Team Leader, Lead Game Designer, and Programmer in all of my team work.
MA Creative Writing
Anglia Ruskin University
Distinction
2018-2019
Over the degree's year, I honed my creative writing skills which ended in a major project, a chapter of historical fiction for a novel. Across the year, I wrote in a variety of genres, including Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. My strength was in literary fiction, where characters guided the narrative.
BA Writing & English Literature
Anglia Ruskin University
Upper Second Class Honours
2015-2018
Over the three years from 2015 to 2018, I developed my understanding of language and literature, studying the science of syntax and context. The degree spread evenly between creative writing and essay analysis of historical and contemporary texts.
Personal
Pursuits
Gamebridge Competition Entrant
Informal Tutoring (C# Programming)
Virtual Reality Development
Project Team Leading
Cross-Discipline Administration
Interests
Travelling • Nutrition • Self-improvement • Languages • Research • World Politics • Video Games • Audiobooks • Podcasts
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
+44 7530 074692