Paul Boocock
Hi, I'm Paul Boocock.

I recently finished studying Computer Games Programming at Staffordshire University and left with a desire and passion to be a software developer. I've been producing code for 4 years and I'm currently working as a Freelance Mobile Developer working on my own titles and contract work for clients all over the world

Primarily, I am a games developer but I have often branched out into alternative fields of development, such as mobile phone applications. Many examples of my work can be found on this site, so feel free to take a look and have a play. Maybe even rip my source code apart, its all here.

Programming is my true passion in life but I have many other hobbies. My main escape is my Cannondale Mountain Bike, long rides are a great way to clear my head and get away from it all. Also, I've done rides for charity, raised £240 for Katherine House Hospice last year. Keeping up with the lastest news is also important, The Register and BBC, my two usual outlets. Visit my Blog to find out a little more about me and what I do.

I've always had a great desire to learn and that has continued through my university career. I hope to carry this desire into my future careers, to continually develop as a person and to help do great things, wherever I might be.

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Education
Staffordshire University 2007-2011
First Class Honours Computer Games Programming BSc
Average score of 14.125 (94.2%)

Level Module Title Grade
3 3D Computer Graphics 15
3 Advanced Programming for 3D Graphics Applications 15
3 Mathematical Modelling 15
3 Project: Planning, Management, Communication and Appraisal 15
3 Project: Research, Analysis and Artefact Design 15
3 Project: Artefact, Realisation, Testing and Evaluation 15
3 Character AI 14
3 Artificial Intelligence Engines for Games 11
2 Further Programming Concepts in C++ 15
2 Concurrent Programming in C# 15
2 Programming Physics and AI Engines for Games 15
2 Mathematics and Algorithms 15
2 Windows Game Programming 13
2 AI Methods 12
2 Professional and Enterprise Development 11
2 Further Programming for 3D Graphics Applications 11
1 Hardware, Software Systems & Networks 15
1 Introduction to C Programming 15
1 Introduction to Software Development 15
1 Object Oriented and Event Driven Programming 15
1 Mathematics and Statistics for Computing Students 15
1 Introduction to Programming 3D Applications 14
1 Systems Analysis and Design 14
1 Introduction to Computer Games and Graphical Systems 14
1 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Optional
Module



St Marys College 2005-2007
Computing A-Level (A)
Mathematics A-Level (A)
Further Mathematics A-Level (B)
Physics A-Level (C)
Critical Thinking AS-Level (C)

FisherMore R.C High School 2000-2005
10 GCSE's (6 A, 3 B, 1 C)

Work Experience
Self Employed 2011-Present
Freelance Mobile Developer

Local Community Recycling Services Ltd 2010-2011
IT Consultant

Galleria-RTS 2009-2010
Junior Software Developer

Sainsbury's 2008-2009
Customer Service Assistant (w/ Supervisory role)

Spar UK 2005-2007
Customer Service Assistant

Tools
Visual Studio, Eclipse, Netbeans
Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word)
SWI-Prolog
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Dreamweaver

Languages and API
 C++, C#, Java, VB6, Prolog, DirectX, XNA, OpenGL, HLSL, T-SQL, HTML, CSS, PHP
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I'm originally from Burnley, Lancashire and I've been living in Stafford and Derby whilst on my Degree course. I found my passion for programming during my time at College and I've never looked back.
I'm an avid follower of both the games and mobile phone industries. I enjoy writing code in either area and I'm aiming myself for a future career in either, or perhaps both.
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