Curriculum Vitae

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About Me

I am the currently the audio programmer for Eutechnyx Ltd. In my spare time I like to jog, play games and develop software. I'm also a fairly prolific coffee drinker. I have a degree in Sound Design Technology, and a masters in Audio Programming. My experience in sound design means I am able to effectively and efficiently communicate with my sound designers, helping us achieve our goals and get the best possible audio within the limits of console hardware.

Employment

Oct 2009-Present:

Audio Programmer, Eutechnyx Ltd. Responsible for maintaining and developing the audio engine across multiple platforms (PC, PS3, XBox360 & Wii) and games. Communicating with offsite Sound Designers to design, develop and implement new audio systems, ensuring the most efficient possible memory usage within tight memory constraints whilst achieving high quality audio across all our games and platforms. Additionally, the development and maintainance of a number of audio tools, and our asset build processes.

Qualifications

A Level:: Maths, Physics, Music Technology & General Studies
Degree:: 1st Class Honors BSc, Sound Design Technolgy, University of Hertfordshire
Masters:
: MSc with distinction, Music and Sound Technolgy (Audio Programming), University of Hertfordshire

Experience

I have experience developing on PS3, PC, XBox360, Macintosh and Wii platforms. My core strengths are in C++ and C. I also have experience with Python and C#.
My first released title was SuperCar Challenge, a PS3 exclusive racing-sim. The game was the spiritual successor to Eutechnyx's preivous title Ferrari Challenge. On SuperCar Challenge I was responsible for improving on the existing audio systems and core engine, as well as the implemention of a number of new game audio systems. There is a comprehensive set of reviews, and review scores available here.
I have also worked on a number of so far unreleased Eutechnyx titles, such as the open world "Ride To Hell", as well as some as-yet unannouced titles.
I also develop software in my spare time. There is comprehensive list of personal projects is available here.

Email: squarechin@gmail.com