Leigh Machin, Games Programmer, Website Development and Games Programming
My home page with an introduction describing my video games and website programming interests
A history of my education in web development and games programming
Portfolio of games programming work
Portfolio of website development programming work
My Curriculum Vitae (Resumé) containing all information about Leigh Machin
Photos and Videos of my travels
Messages users have left me concerning games programming and website programming
Various links, video games development, website programming, etc
Feel free to contact me about video games programming, web development or anything really!

C/C++, Visual Basic,
ASP/ASP.Net,
Java/JavaScript,
HTML, COM, SQL,
Direct X, OpenGL,
Web Programming,
Games Programming,
MS Windows, Linux,
PS2, PS3,
Xbox, Xbox 360


My Academic and Work History

Here's what i've been doing academically and work wise since birth 47 years ago...

Sept 2015 - Present Light & Wonder - Software Engineering Manager, Manchester UK
March 2023 - Present Software Engineering Manager
Sept 2021 - Feb 2023 Lead Software Engineer
Sept 2015 - Aug 2021 Principal Software Engineer
Manager of the software team in the U.K. Light & Wonder, Inc., formerly Scientific Games Corporation, is an American corporation that provides gambling products and services. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
June 2007 - Sept 2015 Bell-Fruit Games - Senior Software Engineer, Nottingham UK
Worked for over 8 years at Bell-Fruit Games creating category C and B3 digital/video gambling games and well as skill based games (SWP). Games were development for machines sited in places such as pubs, clubs, betting shops and bingo halls. See the work i did at Bell-Fruit Games here.
June 2005 - June 2007 Codemasters - Experienced Programmer, Warwickshire UK
Worked in the games industry at Codemasters where i was a programmer working with lots of talented people to create some exciting games. See the work i did at Codemasters here.
Sept 2004 - Aug 2005 MSc Games Programming - Hull University, Hull UK
Studying for a Masters degree in games programming in the hope of being able to start a career in the video games industry (www.mscgames.com). I graduated with Distinction. See the coursework i did at Hull University here.
Sept 2002 - June 2004 Cisco Certified Network Associate - City College, Norwich UK
Studying part-time for a CCNA qualification to gain knowledge and experience with computer networks and related technology such as routers, switches, different protocols, security, OSI model, etc.
Nov 2000 - Aug 2004 ZoomZoom Ltd - Head Programmer, Norwich UK
Working for a start up company in a small team developing websites and online based applications for large and small businesses. Developed many many different kinds of websites using ASP, COM (Visual Basic) and SQL Server technologies. Visit the web programming page to view examples of work done for ZoomZoom.
June 1999 - Nov 2000 Moneyfacts Group - Analyst Programmer, Norwich UK
Developing financial based applications for the UK's leading independent financial data provider. As well as developing web-based applications and intranets, i worked in a small team of 5 on a mortgage search engine which was licensed to VirginMoney™ for £2m.
Oct 1996 - June 1999 BSc(Hons) Computing Science - University of East Anglia,
Norwich UK
Studying for a computing science degree, in the second and third year i studied modules which had emphasis on computer graphics programming.
Sept 1994 - June 1996 BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies - Basford Hall College, Nottingham UK
Studied a good computing course which gave me a good base of knowledge in programming and other computing related topics, such as networking and hardware.
Sept 1993 - June 1994 GNVQ Art & Design - Basford Hall College, Nottingham UK
Tried my hand at an Art and Design qualification as i have always enjoyed drawing, painting and was quite good at it. I got to do a bit of computer graphics as well which was good experience.
Sept 1988 - July 1993 GCSE's - William Crane School, Nottingham UK
Went to a poor comprehensive school where i tried my best and managed to get 8 GCSE's at A-C grade (which wasn't bad considering the standard of the teaching and the calibre of the rest of the pupils). The school has since been demolished for failing to meet government targets year on year, best thing for it.
June 1977 - Sept 1988 The Beginning, Norwich UK
Born in Norwich, went to playschool and infants school there, then moved to Nottingham when i was 7 years old where i went to Ambleside Junior school.

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