Curriculum Vitae

Name: Tom Johnson

Address: x xxxxxxxxx xxxxx

Tonge moor

Bolton

BL2 2HZ

Telephone (mobile): (UK)xxxxxxxxxxx

Email: tom-at-brutaluk-dot-com

Online Portfolio: www.brutaluk.com/p/portfolio/

DOB: 03/12/1988

Nationality: White British

Driving Licence: Full, Clean

Personal
I am a Computer Games Software Development student at the university of Bolton who is interested in all aspects of programming. I am especially interested in 2D/3D games development and have written several full games in the past. For more information on completed projects check out my online portfolio.

Education

Date	Location	Course	Example Modules	Grade
2007 - Present	Bolton University	Computer Games Software Development (Bsc Hons)	Advanced Games Technologies, Business of Computer Games, Mathematical Physics, Programming for games (A), Level Design (C). (Dissertation in Advanced Artificial Intelligence)	Undergoing (predicted 2-1)
2005 - 2007	Lancaster and Morecambe College	IT Practitioners (General IT) (National Diploma BTEC)	Number Systems (merit), Hardware (merit), Programming in C (distinction), Business systems (pass), Programming in VB (merit)	Merit, Pass, Pass
2000 - 2005	Morecambe High School	GCSEs	Double English (CC), Triple Science (CCC), Maths (C), Music (B)	9 GCSEs (A, B or C)

Work Experience
While not necessarily relevant to my chosen career path, I have developed skills such as working in a team and social skills such as serving members of the public. I have committed to this job since high school and continue to work there while not busy with university.

Date	Company	Location	Job	Responsibilities/Skills gained
~2003 - Present	The Platform (Live music venue) (Lancaster City Council)	Morecambe, Lancashire	General Portering and Stewarding	Communication skills and team work

Skills
I have used many different software packages over the years and have a good knowledge of Windows programming. While I havn't looked into Linux programming much I am interested in doing so in the future. Here is a short list of some popular software packages:

Program Level
Language Level

Microsoft Visual Studio Advanced
C++ Advanced

Microsoft Office Advanced
PHP Advanced

Autodesk 3D Studio MAX Intermediate
Java Intermediate

Bloodshed Dev C++ Advanced
Basic Advanced

Linux Intermediate
Assembly Beginner (currently learning more)

Adobe Photoshop Intermediate
HTML/CSS Advanced

Interests

In my spare time I program games for personal enjoyment. I am also an avid gamer, who plays many games regardless of age. I own a large amount of games consoles from all generations including some rare/imported systems. A quick short list of some of the consoles I own include Sega's (2 Mastersystems, 4 Megadrives, Mega CD, 32X, 3 Saturns, 2 Dreamcasts, Gamegear), Nintendo's (NES, SNES, 2 N64s, Gamecube), Sony's (PSX, PS2), Microsoft (XBOX, XBOX360), NEOGEO (MVS, CDZ, Pocket Colour), PCEngine (Turbografx+CD), Gamepark (GP2X), Gaming PC (Phenom II Quad 3.6ghz, Dominator RAM, Radeon 5970) and many more. I also play drums, guitar and bass. I play in 3 local metal bands and we gig often (around once a month).

References/More information

Available upon request.