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I have finished an MSc. in Game Software Development at Sheffield Hallam University and finished with an average of 73% and the Sony Computer Entertainment Europe prize. Previously I studied physics, and aquired an MPhys. (2:2) from University of Sheffield. After graduating from the physics degree, I stayed in Sheffield and worked for the River Steward Company (RSC) via the Future Job Fund. My experience there is very positive, and I impressed enough to be kept on part-time during my studies. At the RSC I supported the Health & Safety Officer by familiarising myself with the relevant legislation, and by writing and updating company policy. I also become very involved in the financial management side of the company, and maintain the purchasing system. After a year out of university I returned, this time to Sheffield Hallam to do the MSc. which enabled me to start working for SCEE. To date my proudest non-academic achievements are the two major scripts I wrote for the University of Sheffield Light Entertainment Society (USLES). I was lead writer on Aladdin, and co-writer (with Matt Voice) on a heavily adapted Frankenstein. Specifically, it was very highly rewarding seeing the character of Elizabeth Frankenstein (a very minor character in the book, but a very major character in our adaptation) come to life so vividly the actress playing her was able to take some of the traits in Elizabeth Frankenstein and taking those on in real life! It is immense pleasure to see someone using a character I wrote to improve their life like this. Specialties: Games programming, graphics programming, C++, HLSL, scriptwriting, acting, musical composition.Advanced Engineer @ PS4 / PS3 and PS Vita developer support, and other tasks. From July 2015 to Present (5 months) London, United KingdomEngineer @ PS4 / PS3 and PS Vita developer support, and other tasks. From July 2013 to June 2015 (2 years) London, United KingdomGraduate Software Engineer @ PS4 / PS3 / Vita related development. From September 2012 to July 2013 (11 months) London, United KingdomHealth & Safety Support Officer @ This started as a short-contract post, funded through the Future Jobs Fund. Up until August 2011, I worked 25hrs/week. Since then I've reduced my hours to 7.5hrs/week to fit around my studies. I handle the paperwork around H&S for the company, and do research on methods, accreditations, etc... Being the "support officer" essentially means I'm at the Health & Safety Officer's (Adam Rollitt's) beck-and-call. I put together the CHAS application for the company, which has been accepted after one set of revisions. My other big achievement was writing a Fire Safety Policy from scratch, which is now in place at two sites. From February 2011 to September 2012 (1 year 8 months) Sheffield, United KingdomTSC Senior @ Worked as lighting, sound or audio-visual technician for the Union night clubs and concerts, as well as stage management. Key achievements include working for The Subways, Airbourne, Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip and Florence and The Machine. Work could range from being quite glamorous (doing lights for Florence and The Machine) to the opposite, such as dismantling stages. Key skills: Technical, team leadership, people management, working to tight timescales, working as part of a team, creativity, sense of humour, humility. From February 2008 to February 2011 (3 years 1 month) Temporary secretary @ Tasks included answering the telephones and directing calls, making MMR testing kits, sorting and filing confidential reports, data entry. Key skills: Organization, interpersonal relations, working independently, confidentiality, telephone manner, data entry. From August 2004 to August 2006 (2 years 1 month) MSc. Game Software Development, Programming, Distinction @ Sheffield Hallam University From 2011 to 2012 MPhys, Physics and Astronomy, 2:2 @ The University of Sheffield From 2006 to 2010 International Baccalaureate, Physics, maths and english, 28 points @ King's College From 2004 to 2006 GCSEs, Various, 9.5 x A*-C grades @ Glyn Technology School, Epsom From 1999 to 2004 Arkady English is skilled in: C++, x86 Assembly, HLSL, SIMD, DirectX, Occam-Pi, Python, Programming, Physics, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Fast Learner, Astrophysics, Playwriting, Scriptwriter