Ryan Lewin

University of Derby
2:1 - BSc Computer Games Programming
09/2015 – 05/2019
Dissertation – Aiming with AI

Experience

PGCE Trainee (Withdrawn from Course)
Secondary Computing Teacher Trainee
09/2024 - 03/2025
Crofton Academy, Spen Valley High School

• Developed effective communication skills with both students and colleagues.

• Improved computer literacy skills on Microsoft Office Suite.

• Gained experience in planning and organising work efficiently and accurately.

Ruffneck Studios Ltd (formerly Psycho Hound Ltd)
Games Programmer
02/2022 - 08/2023
Remote

• Contributed to various aspects of game development, including gameplay, UI, and multiplayer networking programming.

• Worked independently and collaborated with the team to create, debug and improve games.

• Maintained version control using GitHub.

SDC Enterprises
Data Entry
10/2021 - 02/2022
Holmfirth

• Scanned documents from physical to electronic systems for the Colour Index.

• Identified and corrected errors in scanned documents, ensuring accuracy.

• Input data from physical documents into a computer system.

• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.

Poly Fruit Studios Ltd
Mobile Games Programmer
06/2020 - 08/2021
Remote

• Implemented and improved gameplay mechanics using C#.

• Collaborated with artists and designers to implement immersive animations and models in Unity.

Personal Experience

Self Employed
Programmer/Artist/Animator
12/2023 - Present

Working on creating my own video games:

• Books Upon Books, a casual, simulation game where you get to build and tend to your own bookshop.

• Hell and Back - A 3D platformer where the player must navigate the map using a trampoline and jumping mechanics as fast as possible.

• Painter Decorator Simulator - A simulation game where the player picks out colours to a specification and paints an area.