Craig Purkiss Curriculum Vitae

101 Lymington Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1RT

Date of Birth: 23/04/1988
E-mail: cpurky@hotmail.com
Showreel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh4rQqcYhwU
Example Work: https://sourceforge.net/projects/craigdemos/files/

Skills
Programming Languages
C/C++, Java, HLSL, Lua, C#, XNA
API
DirectX, OpenGL, SDL, Android SDK / NDK, Ouya SDK
Tools
MS Visual Studio, Eclipse, Android Studio, Maya, 3DS Max, Adobe
Photoshop, Inkscape

Profile
I started working in the office environment in late July 2004 and worked for
three different stockbrokers over the next 5 years. In 2009 I decided to
pursue a career in Games Programming so enrolled at Qantm Collage.
While at Qantm I developed games and demos focusing on object oriented
programming techniques in C++ using SDL and OpenGL. On completion of
the diploma at Qantm I continued to study with SAE Institute to achieve
my BSc (Hons) degree. During the degree I continued to expand my
games programming knowledge by producing various demos showcasing
advanced techniques using C++, DirectX and other 3rd party libraries.
Subsequently after receiving my degree I was employed by SAE Institute
as a Games Programming Supervisor to help the students with their game
programming development. Not long after working for SAE Institute I was
offered a position at Project Coin Machines Ltd as a Games Developer
creating slot machine style games using C++ and DirectX.

Career History
September 2012 - Present
Project Coin Machines Ltd
I am currently employed at Project Coin as a Game Developer. My role
included designing and developing slot machine style games using DirectX
and C++. During my time at Project Coin I have developed and shipped 7
games for UK and overseas markets as well as various tools and library's.
May 2012 - September 2012
SAE Institute
I worked at SAE institute as a Games Programming Supervisor. This role
includes supervision of classes and being on hand to help resolve and
explain any coding problems they were having. This has greatly improved
my debugging skills and ability to comprehend others code.
April 2008 - March 2009
Integrated Financial Arrangements PLC
Integrated Financial Arrangements employed me as an Operational
Accounting Manager. I performed various tasks involving: Stock

Reconciliation, Dividend Processing and Account Transfers (external &

internal).
November 2006 - April 2008
Walker Crips Stockbrokers
Walker Crips Stockbrokers employed me as a Global Custody clerk. During
my time with Walker Crips I was able to pass my first exam towards my
Investment Administration Qualification. My role involved a number of
tasks focused towards stock and account administration.
July 2004 - November 2006
Rensburg Sheppards Investment Managers
I was employed by Rensburg Sheppards Investment Managers as a
Settlements clerk and worked on the Internal Audit department. I had
experience with various Audit tasks relating to the industry.

Education
2010-2012 SAE Institute
BSc Hons Games Programming: 2.1 Upper Class
The degree built on the knowledge gained from the diploma using the
DirectX API. The modules focused on AI programming, Audio Production,
Network Programming, HLSL Shaders, Advanced Physics and Maths. For
my dissertation I focused on how water surfaces are simulated in games
and their performance trade off.
2009-2010 Qantm Collage London
Diploma in Games Design and Development
While studying at Qantm I produced various 2D and 3D games using
OpenGL and SDL. The modules studied included: Object Orientated
Programming techniques using C++, Game Design and Technical
Document creation, the fundamentals behind three dimensional
Mathematics and Physics in games.
1999-2004 Gaynes School Language College
GCSE Results:
I.C.T (B)
R.E (B)
English Literature (C)
Maths (C)
Science (Double Award) (C)

Personal Profile
I am a very responsible, trustworthy and proactive person. I always
undertake any task with enthusiasm and complete it with a great degree
of accuracy. My time keeping and attendance are excellent as well as my
work standard. I work well on my own and as part of a team. I have
knowledge of 3D modelling programs Maya and 3DS Max. I am proficient
with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. I also have a good working
knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio.
I am actively working on a side project using Java to develop a game for
the Android platform.

Hobbies and Interests

Games Programming
Playing the drums
Sailing
Games Currently Playing: The Witcher 3, Fallout 4 & Heroes of the Storm