Luther Williamson
Video Game Developer
Currently enrolled in a 16 week full-time game development course at The Developer Academy, while working on personal projects in my free time.
Bringing together 3 years of experience as a full-stack medical software developer and a Master's degree in Physics from Oxford University, I am equipped with a solid foundation to excel in collaborative settings, even under high-pressure conditions.
With a passion for technology and a keen eye for innovation, I am poised to pursue my lifelong passion and make significant contributions to the dynamic world of video games.
- Location: Leeds, UK
- Age: 26
- Gender: Male
My Skills
Unreal Engine
Created complex games and completed multiple courses on UE5. Proficient with Blueprints and the Unreal architecture.
C++
Proficient with multiple OOP languages, especially C++ and the UE5 framework.
Games Design
Designed multiple fun and challenging games, drawing on 50k+ hours playing all genres.
Physics & Maths
Can tackle any problem involving physics or maths, from quantum computing to rocket science.
Software skills
C++
Unreal Engine
Mobile app developemnt
Java
Full-stack Agile DevOps
Databases + SQL
System architecture design
UX/UI design
Soft Skills
Adaptable + ready to learn
Communication + teamwork
Project Management
Problem solving
Eye for detail
Pragmatic
Organisation + timekeeping
Presentations + public speaking
Education
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2024 - Present
Games Development
The Developer Academy16 weeks of game development, learning C++ and Unreal Engine. Working in groups to develop multiple high quality games and present them.
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2016 - 2020
Master's in Physics
University of OxfordStrong understanding of Mathematics and all core areas of Physics. Specialism in Quantum Computing, Lasers and Condensed Matter.
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Before 2016
Pre-university qualifications
Kingsmead SchoolA-levels: A*A*A in Maths, Further Maths and Physics.
GCSEs: 9A*s and 4As, including Maths, English and Science.
Piano Grade 8.
Experience
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Mar 2021 - Nov 2023
Software Engineer
The Phoenix PartnershipFull-stack software developer in a medical software company. Worked on multiple big projects in a high pressure, agile environment.
Developed many software skills such as system architecture design, database and server management, UX/UI design, documentation, software releases, mobile app development, code reviews and much more.
Took on many additional responsibilities such as project allocation, fire marshalling and leading online cooking classes during the pandemic.
