Below is a little bit of information about me, including my academic qualifications.

Mike Simpson

Age: 22

Location: Newcastle, UK

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Qualifications:

• MSc (hons) - Computer Games Engineering (Newcastle University, 2009)
• BSc (hons) - Computer Science (Newcastle University, 2008)
• 3 A-Levels & 11 GCSEs (Trinity School, Carlisle, 2003/2005)

CV:

• Download my CV here (PDF).
• Alternatively, click the links to the left of this page for more information about me.
• For an uncensored version of my CV, containing personal info, Contact Me.

Game Portfolio:

• Download my Games Portfolio (PDF)
• Alternatively, view game info, demos and videos in my online portfolio.

Relevant Experience

• During the MSc my Dissertation Project was to develop some Road Management software, working in association with Midway Studios Newcastle. More Info.
• In 2008 I participated in Focus sessions for Midway Newcastle's Wheelman .
• I have developed a number of games, both as part of my academic courses, and in my spare time.
• I have participated in a number of Beta tests of games.

“Mike is one of our best students, with a good understanding of video game development. His technical ability is high and can build games proficiently using physics simulations in C++.”

- Graham Morgan, Degree Program Director,
MSc Games Engineering, Newcastle University
(REF: LinkedIn)

Favourite Games
These are some of my favourite comptuer games of all time:

• Sonic 3 & Knuckles (Mega Drive)
• Starcraft (PC)
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (XBOX)
• Warcraft III (PC)
• Fable/Fable II (PC/XBOX)
• Portal (PC)

Consoles Owned
I currently own the following consoles, in addition to my PC :

• XBOX
• XBOX360
• PlayStation2
• Wii