Hey, I'm Will!

I'm a gameplay programmer who loves creating experiences that bring people together.

​I’m a UK based programmer currently working at Sumo Nottingham. I enjoy tackling technical challenges, learning new technologies, and solving problems to create software that brings people together.

I have three years of industry experience and hold a first-class degree in BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Games Programming. I’ve worked on a variety of industry projects that have strengthened my technical expertise, and I’m always looking for new ways to grow.
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​Outside of work, I’m developing a game with friends as a side project (Skyhoard). I’m also training to become an archery coach and regularly play badminton.

Highlighted Projects

Unannounced AAA UE5 Game

Working with Sumo Nottingham on an unannounced game (currently under NDA) using Unreal Engine, C++, and the 
​Gameplay Ability System.
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​Developed by: Sumo Nottingham
March 2024 - Present

Stampede Racing Royale

Worked as part of a collaborative team to develop this chaotic 60-player kart racing battle royale.  Built in Unity with C#.
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​Developed by: Sumo Leamington
​November 2022 – February 2024

Skyhoard

A game being developed by myself and two friends using Unreal Engine, C++,  and the Gameplay Ability System.
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​Developed by: Myself and friends
February 2023 - Present

University Projects

Dimension Drifters

A fast paced, 3D split-screen kart racing game featuring portals to other dimensions. Built in Unreal Engine 4 and C++. 
Winner of award at GameRepublic competition!

Wave Function Collapse Level Autocomplete System

A level 'autocomplete' system built using the Wave Function Collapse algorithm. Built in Unreal Engine 4 and C++.

VCR

Networked 3D ghost hunting game developed in my placement year for a studio. Built in Unreal Engine 4 and C++.

Game Jams

​Beat Boxing

Locally multiplayer rhythm game featuring automatic beat detection from audio files. Built in Unity with C#​.

​Wild Woods

2D bullet hell game made in my first year of University. Built in Unity with C#​.
​Won the best first year project award.

​Absorbots

3D third person shooter. Shoot the robots before they merge into a boss! Built in Unity with C#​.

Rhel's Tale

Embark on this bullet-hell journey to help Rhel fight against her inner demons! Built in Unity with C#​.
Winner of 1010 WIGJam.

Dwarf Souls: Unnecesarily Long Name Edition

​Fight the mega dwarf stack in this souls-like game jam project! Built in UE4 and C++.

Personal Projects

Binary Spatial Partitioning Dungeon Generator

Dungeon level generator based on the Binary Spatial Partitioning algorithm. Built in Unity and C#.

Facial Detection CCTV

A CCTV system that utilises OpenCV to detect and store the faces of people it sees! Built in C++ with OpenCV and wxWidgets ​packages.

Ultimate Tanks

A small game I built to learn Unreal Engine. Inspired by Wii Play Tanks! Built in Unreal Engine 4 with C++​.