Meet The Team
Management
Ali - CEO & Founder
Ali is the Program Leader ๐จโ๐ซ for the Creative Media Department at University College Kensington ๐ซ.
During the day he leads & lectures for the undergraduate Computer Games Design ๐ฎ course. He has more than 15 years of experience and has worked on many different projects with many different companies such as Siemens, London Underground and Royal Air Force (RAF). In the eyes of his 12 year old nephew, heโs the coolest uncle in the world ๐, because he makes games! One day his nephew (who was 9 years old at the time) asked to learn games design. He was surprised ๐ฎ to see how quickly his nephew learnt the same tools his adult students use. โYouโre a lot more capable than I thought!โ he said. He then taught the same techniques to his 8 years old niece who also learnt just as quick. This gave him the idea ๐ก to set up Software Academy, so kids as young as 6 can start learning how to code ๐ป and make 3D games.
Saeed - Operations Manager
Saeed has Masterโs degree ๐ in Digital Media Design from the University of Edinburgh (๐ number 16 in world's university ranking!๐).
Saeed was a lecturer ๐จ๐ปโ๐ซ on the games design course at West Herts College ๐ซ Now he is our Operations manager, the go to guy for any problem parents and tutors may face! He is our own version of Superman always ready for action!๐ฎ Saeed enjoys sports ๐๐ป & music ๐ต. Heโs described as a dedicated manager by all of our staff!
Sam - Head of Finance & HR
1000 more rows at the bottom Samane holds a First-Class Degree in Pharmacology ๐ and has experience working in pharmacy.
However, her passion for education โค๐ led her to pursue a teaching career. She also holds a PGCE in Education for secondary schools and colleges. With over 10 years of experience teaching Chemistry ๐งช and Maths โ in various schools, including outstanding ones, Samane is highly skilled in supporting SEND children and high-ability students ๐. She has always been loved by her students ๐ for her dedication and teaching style. Currently, she is part of Software Academy as our Head of Finance ๐ฐ and SENCO ๐ซ, continuing her mission to make a difference in education! ๐โจ
Marjan - Qualification Manager
Marjan is our Head of Qualification Management, she graduated with a ๐ฎ Computer Games Design and Development Diploma ๐
She specialised in Unreal Engine and 3ds Max. Marjan has always worked with young children through her teaching in Primary schools and Private tuition๐ฉ๐ปโ๐. She loves Persian music ๐ต skiing in Switzerland๐ฟ and world foods!๐ฃ ๐ฅ
Student & Parent Support Team
Jane - Assistant Manager
Before returning to the UK, Jane worked as an international teacher overseas ๐ฏ๐ต and has now been with the Academy for two years.
In her current role, her focus is ensuring our tutors ๐งโ๐ซ receive the support they need to flourish while assisting management with larger operations.๐ At heart, I will always be a teacher, and she is dedicated to ensuring that both our students and teaching staff have the resources and guidance they need to succeed.
Marley - Admin Supervisor
Marley graduated with a Bachelorโs in Games Art ๐ฎ from the University of Huddersfield.
She has a background with freelancing in graphics design, web design and development, illustration and 3D modelling ๐๏ธ. She is currently enjoying learning how to code โจ๏ธ for games whilst creating her own passion project games in her spare time. She loves playing games as well as making art for them and aside from her time spent on the computer she loves reading and hiking with her dog ๐ถ!
Ciara - Admin Supervisor
Ciara graduated with a degree in Illustration ๐ with a concentration in Concept Art for Games and Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design in the United States.
She is a published children’s book illustrator ๐จ with a proficient understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and creating Animated GIFS. Ever since a young age, Ciara has used digital platforms as a means to create artwork and bring to life colorful worlds and characters. ๐๐๏ธ When she is not working, you can find her volunteering in Gaming Communities to host safe spaces for tournaments, exploring the United Kingdom, playing cozy video games or brainstorming her own passion game projects! ๐ฑ
Matt - Admin Lead
Matt has a background in Theoretical Physics from the University of York and proficiency in coding languages such as Python and C++ ๐ป.
As a qualified Maths teacher with certifications in quantitative finance and cybersecurity, Matt has a range of technical knowledge ๐๐. He excels in administrative tasks and loves to streamline things, ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes โ๏ธ. Outside of work, Matt enjoys baking sourdoughs ๐, playing speed chess โ๏ธ, traveling โ๏ธ, surfing ๐โโ๏ธ, wild camping ๐๏ธ, and discovering new music ๐ง.
Sami - Admin Lead
Sami Graduated from Teeside University in Computer Games Design ๐ฎ studying extensively in Unreal Engine.
Being lead level designer in his team ๐๏ธ with extensive knowledge of most recent games especially MMO Sami your go to guy if you want to know what to play next ๐ฏ in his spare time Sami loves Swimming ๐โโ๏ธ and believes he is the fastest in the world ๐
Aziz - Admin
Aziz graduated with a BSc from the University of Surrey. He starts every day with positive energy and a smile.
He loves Architecture, designing & creating DIY projects, and focuses on Music Production ๐ง ๐. With experience instructing youth athletes, children and adults in health and fitness ๐คธโโ๏ธ๐ช, Aziz strongly believes in building a well varied knowledge base, skills portfolio, and health foundations from a young age.
Catriona - Admin
Cat graduated with a degree in Marketing and Communications ๐ ๐ and has 12 years of experience in Operations and Office Management ๐๏ธ
She also has experience in virtual assistant roles! In her free time, Cat enjoys running แฏ๐๐ปโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ hiking ๐๏ธ and is an avid reader ๐
Christina - Admin
Christina has a degree ๐ from the University of Lincoln in Business & Management ๐ผ.
She has had a passion for gaming ๐ฎ since she was a teenager, as well as a love of everything creative ๐ค๐ต ! She has combined her two interests and in her free time creates video gaming content ๐ฅ. When sheโs not at her PC, Christina loves cooking ๐ณ and is on a mission to make the worldโs best lasagna ๐ฒ!
Elizabeth - Admin
Elizabeth graduated with a first-class honours degree in Game and Entertainment Design from the University of Hull ๐, specialising in 3D Character Design and Sculpting.
She loves creating intricate (beautiful and sometimes terrifying!) 3D characters inspired by fantasy games and books ๐ง. As part of her degree, she completed an internship at a game engine company as an Instructional Designer, developing educational content and learning support materials ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป.
Elizabeth is an advocate for disability rights, SEN inclusion, and accessible design. Sheโs passionate about supporting others to grow to their full potential ๐ฑ.
When she isnโt sculpting characters or developing her own indie projects, youโll find her writing lore for table-top games โ๏ธ, doing arts and crafts ๐จ, diving into a good book ๐ , or enjoying immersive or competitive gaming ๐ฎโจ.
Jason - Enrolments Lead
Jason has been crazy about gaming ๐ฎ ever since childhood ๐ถ he has previously worked with digital media companies and IT ๐ฅ engineering
He is looking to hone his skills more with software academy and help develop young teenagers careers ๐
Rod - Enrolments
Rod is a seasoned tech consultant ๐ป with a strong background in the software industry, dedicated to helping young people and their parents find the perfect courses in IT, coding, gaming, design, and a wide range of digital skills ๐จ.
He understands that every student learns differently, so he focuses on guiding families toward options that match each childโs interests, strengths, and goals ๐.
His mission is to make the world of digital learning ๐ฌ simple, accessible, and genuinely exciting ๐ for students aged 6 to 16.
Known for his approachable communication style and clear, practical guidance, Rod helps build real confidence ๐กโจ in both parents and students as they begin their learning journey.
He believes early exposure to digital skills sets young people up for success in a fast-evolving world ๐, and he loves being part of that first step.
When heโs off the clock, Rod is usually out riding one of his motorcycles ๐๏ธ or relaxing with a good gaming session ๐ฎ, always ready to recharge before helping the next family start their adventure into tech.
Eleanor - Enrolments
Eleanor is a motivated professional transitioning into Software Development ๐ป, with a background in international marketing and experience as a Treatment Coordinator ๐ฅ.
She brings strong problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills developed through her work in Dubai and the healthcare sector ๐. Eleanor is now focused on applying her adaptable mindset and technical training to build innovative digital solutions. โจ
Yasemin - Enrolments
Yasemin is a University of Loughborough graduate with a degree in English, with a special interest in modules geared towards marketing and media in the digital age ๐ฉโ๐ป.
Her dissertation explored the interesting ways in which artificial intelligence interacts with humanity on personal levels as well as society as a whole. Having experience as a digital marketer, Yasemin understands how important design is through the use of Adobe and other software. In her personal life, Yasemin enjoys all kinds of creation, whether itโs writing, painting ๐จ or experimenting with makeup๐ , she believes that creativity is a gift that all people should delve into one way or another!
Heroes behind the Learning
Bella - Course Leader
Bella is an animator and illustrator with a BA(Hons) in Animation from Nottingham Trent University ๐. She specialises in 2D Digital Design using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere.
Bella has been studying 2D design and animation since she was young and loves using software to create fantastical creatures and characters! She directed and animated an award-winning short film ๐ฝ, and when she isnโt tutoring, she is usually out bird-watching! ๐ฆ
Christian - Course Leader
Christian is a final-year Games Programming student with a strong passion for mathematics, low-level programming, and game engine development โ. Alongside his academic work, he has gained invaluable industry experience during an internship where he contributed to the development of a AAA game, sharpening his skills in large-scale production environments.
He has hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, C based languages, Unity and Python, and enjoys the challenge of solving complex technical problems ๐ง .
In his spare time, Christian enjoys gaming ๐ฎ โ especially chasing platinum trophies ๐. He also dedicates time to developing his own custom game engine in C++, where heโs exploring systems like rendering, memory management, and physics from the ground up.
Dylan - Course Leader
Dylan is a recent graduate from the University of Staffordshire, where he gained a first-class BSc Games Development (Hons) ๐จโ๐ with over 6 years of experience in Unreal Engine ๐ป.
He is highly passionate about anything related to games, whether he is creating, teaching, or even playing ๐ฎ! He enjoys plenty of things outside of games too, such as going to the gym ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ, working on his car ๐ง, or jamming to music ๐ง. Dylan is also a part of a fostering family who have been fostering and caring for looked-after young people for over a decade!
Jakub K - Course Leader
Jakub has a background in computer game design๐ฎ and a great passion for teaching๐ and game development๐น๏ธ, with a long experience in both.
Jakub knows Unrealโs blueprint system๐ like the back of their hand and loves to bring studentsโ ideas๐ก to life with it! With their teaching experience, Jakub can help students comprehend and visualize complex coding issues with ease.๐จ Jakub also enjoys games and movies ๐ฟ in their spare time, and loves the opportunity to combine the passion for design with the ability to share their knowledge
Joseph - Course Leader
Joseph has a background in creative design and a degree from Norwich University of the Arts ๐.
He has previously worked as an electrical tech โก, a drone pilot ๐ฎ and a sound engineer on TV shows ๐ฌ.
In the past he has created lots of 3D printed equipment for TV and drones ๐ธ.
Joseph is knowledgeable about the linux operating system ๐งwith lots of experience writing code in ๐ Python, C++ and bash / shell.
Maryam - Course Leader
Maryam is friendly, positive, and determined ๐. Sheโs a second-year Computer Science student with a passion for software engineering, cyber security, and helping others learn. She loves solving problems through code and is always eager to explore new programming languages and ideas๐ก.
When sheโs not coding ๐ป, Maryam enjoys running ๐โโ๏ธ and is working towards completing a 10 km race. One of her favourite holidays was to Melbourne, Australia. She loved the beautiful beaches ๐, feeding kangaroos, and exploring the amazing nature around the city.
Rhys - Course Leader
With over 12 years of experience in the 3D industry ๐ฅ๏ธ, Rhys is a master of Blender with extensive expertise in Adobe Substance Painter and Photoshop. Specialising in hard-surface modelling๐ท, he has turned his passion for recreating intricate UK buses ๐ and iconic London landmarks ๐ก into a successful professional career. Rhys has produced multiple official DLCs for two leading bus simulators, collaborating with some of the world's top simulation studios.
At the Academy, Rhys is dedicated to translating his industry knowledge into inspiring lessons for the next generation of creators. When he isnโt modelling high-fidelity assets for his latest project, youโll find him exploring the world of Pokรฉmon or diving into his favourite games and simulations ๐ฎ.
Tarek - Course Leader
Tarek earned a Distinction (First Class!) in his Masterโs in Artificial Intelligence ๐ค at Loughborough University London and brings 8 years of tutoring experience, guiding students from Year 1 to A-Level ๐ with energy and precision.
A lifelong coding enthusiast, heโs programmed in Python since secondary school and mastered Java at university ๐ป. Beyond the classroom, heโs a gym regular and pop-culture fan who collects Pokรฉmon cards, builds Gundam models, dives into Transformers comics, and unwinds with video games ๐ฎ and anime while sharing smart tips to help young coders level up fast.
William - Course Leader
Will has been developing games since he was a teenager and has always had a passion for gaming ๐ฎ and coding . He studied Games Development at Norwich University of the Arts ๐ where he focused on games development with Unreal Engine โ๏ธ.
After he left university he went on to create two games, first one for phones ๐ฑ and the second for consoles and computers ๐ฅ๏ธ. He then went back into education at the University of East Anglia ๐ where he earned his Masters degree in Advanced Computer Science ๐จโ๐ป. Aside from making games in his spare time he also enjoys playing them ๐น๏ธ and tinkering with all sorts of tech! ๐ง
Xaq - Course Leader
Xaq has spent many years coding ๐ฉโ๐ป, and loves every minute of it! ๐ฅฐ He graduated Lancaster University with a first class degree in Computer Science ๐.
He then spent a couple of years learning Unreal and Unity to create games ๐ฎ. Xaq loves games! ๐ Not just video games ๐ฎ, but board games ๐ฒ and card games ๐ too, like D&D ๐ and Yu-Gi-Oh! โค If he’s not making or playing games, Xaq will be vibing in his room with a guitar ๐ธ or sleeping ๐ด.
Abiye - Tutor
Abiye is a recent Computer Science graduate from the University of Manchester ๐ฅ๏ธ.
Beginning his tech journey at 12, creating games on Scratch, he has since gained experience in Python, Javascript & Java, with a particular interest in AI & Machine Learning ๐ค.
Agha - Tutor
Imran is a passionate programmer who started his coding journey at 14 years old ๐ป. With strong skills in Python ๐, he loves solving problems and exploring new tech.
He volunteered at Bletchley Park as a Learning Activities Assistant, helping young students discover the world of AI and robotics ๐ค. In his spare time, Imran enjoys hitting the gym ๐๏ธ, hiking โฐ๏ธ, painting ๐จ, building custom PCs ๐ ๏ธ. He’s a big fan of gaming ๐ฎ and socializing, heโs always up for fun and meeting new people!
Ahmad - Tutor
Ahmad is doing a bachelor's at Kingston University ๐ซ . Studying in the field of Computer Science, specializing in Python as a programming language ๐ป for over 5 years.
Keen on actively trying to branch out and learn other creative and innovative programming languages ๐ง . In his free time, Ahmad loves to play video games ๐ฎ and playing ๐. With 3 plus years of experience in teaching Python ๐งโ๐ซ, Ahmad is looking forward to helping and spreading his passion for programming.
Alex - Tutor
Alex is an aspiring game developer who began his โ๏ธprogramming journey with Python at the age of 13 and has continued to hone his skills in the language with multiple ๐ฎgames and projects.
He is โจ๏ธtech-savvy and a quick learner with creative hobbies, such as ๐ผmusic composition and ๐ง3D modelling. He also has three yearsโ experience with entertaining children as a ๐คkaraoke and gaming event host.
Alice - Tutor
Alice is a first year University student from Manchester ๐ซ with a passion for teaching kids a variety of different skills. She has experience in a similar tutoring environment ๐ฉโ๐ซ where she was first introduced to coding on Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.
Her favourite thing to code is classic minigames like space invaders ๐พ and enjoys putting time in to create the coolest designs. In her free time, she also loves to play games with her friends and create art projects ๐จ. She hopes to one day publish her own piece of media ๐ฅusing all the skills she has developed.
Asiyah - Tutor
Asiyah is a Computer Science student ๐ at King's College London, passionate about programming, especially in Python ๐ป.
For her A-level project, she created a 2D environment-themed ๐ณ platformer game featuring Stanley, a cute plant character!! In her free time, Asiyah enjoys baking sweet treats ๐ง and playing Nintendo games. ๐
Ben A - Tutor
Ben is a Game Art graduate with a Masterโs degree from Falmouth University .
Ben has a passion for pitching games and has even pitched to XBOX! ๐ฎ He loves helping people and is skilled in 3D art and Unreal Engine. ๐พ He spends his free time swimming ,playing games , and with pets . ๐ถ
Brandon R - Tutor
Brandon ๐งข is a graduate from the University of York with a degree in Interactive Media (all things game, mobile and web design! ๐ค ).
He specialises in 3D game design in Unity, with a history in gaming ๐ฎ and software ๐ป ! Coding challenges and their respective solutions drive him to improve and try new things ๐งฉ๐!
Callum H - Tutor
Meet Callum ๐! With 10 years of Unreal Engine experience โ๏ธ, his journey started in 2014 at school ๐โbefore Game Development was mainstream. With no courses available, he taught himself, building projects to master the engine ๐ ๏ธ.
After earning a spot at Norwich University of the Arts ๐ซ, he mentored students, refining tools and blueprint skills ๐ก. Since then, heโs worked in the industry, gaining insights into large game studios ๐คฏ. Callum specializes in Blueprint Logic and Level Design ๐ฎ but loves experimenting with Virtual Reality and Destruction Systems ๐ฅ.
Calum S - Tutor
Calum is a graduate from Abertay University, where he studied BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development ๐๐ฎ. Working mainly with Unreal and C++ he has experience in all areas of games programming, from graphics and audio ๐ป๐ to gameplay mechanics and networking ๐งฉ๐ก.
He has also worked on multiple projects centred around increasing accessibility in games, specifically audio-based features for players with visual impairment. Since graduating, Calum has been working part time for two different studios to help create their games and build up his own skills, as well as working on his own game development projects when he can find the time โฐ.
Cory - Tutor
Cory is an undergraduate student studying Computer Science With Artificial Intelligence at the University of Nottingham ๐.
In his spare time he likes to make games on Unity ๐ฎ, play football โฝ๏ธ, and go to the gym ๐ช๐พ.
Daanyaal - Tutor
๐จโ๐ป Daanyaal is a Computer Science MSci student at Queen Mary University of London and a passionate tutor who loves all things tech ๐ก.
He enjoys helping students build their coding skills with clarity and confidence, whether theyโre just starting out or debugging tricky code ๐งฉ๐.
Daisy - Tutor
Daisy has a background in Mathematics from the University of Winchester and where she first learnt Python ๐. Since then she has continued to study a variety of programming languages including, Python, JavaScript, and Go.
She has experience tutoring maths ๐งฎ and programming ๐ฉโ๐ป and enjoys being able to fuel others curiosity and love of learning ๐. In her free time Daisy likes to knit ๐งถ, play video games, or cuddle her cats ๐.
Dan - Tutor
With three years as a programmer ๐จโ๐ป in the games industry working in Unreal Engine and C++ ๐ค, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Abertay University ๐, Dan loves practicing and learning about new technologies in the exciting world of game development.
In his free time Dan enjoys playing video games ๐ฎ and sports โฝ. Alongside this, he likes to learn about software development and works on low-level programming projects like procedural generation ๐บ๏ธ.
Dana - Tutor
Dana graduated with a Masterโs degree in UX and Interaction Design ๐ and holds a Bachelorโs degree in Digital Design ๐จ. With a strong passion for art and design, Dana loves drawing, painting, and creating thoughtful user experiences through UI/UX design ๐ป๐๏ธ. She enjoys exploring new tools and is always excited to learn something new ๐.
Dana is friendly and supportive who enjoys helping others grow in confidence and creativity ๐ค๐ฑ. In her spare time, she appreciates the simple things in life like a warm cup of tea and a lit candle โ๐ฏ๏ธ, love discovering new places โ๏ธ, and enjoys playing games on her console such as Fortnite ๐ฎ.
Eden - Tutor
Eden is a graduate of the University of Winchester, having achieved a First Class Honours in Digital Media Design ๐. She is proficient using Photoshop, Illustrator, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Since then, she has been progressing her skills by creating designs to enhance user experience of games, and even designing a board game of her own. In her free time, she is usually found drawing โ๏ธ, gaming ๐ฎ, or engaging in her next big project ๐.
Emily - Tutor
Emily is a Psychology student at the University of Warwick ๐ง , and she started coding in primary school. She particularly enjoys fun coding challenges in python, and started learning web design many years ago ๐ .
She loves learning new programming languages, and is currently discovering how to visualise equations and data in python ๐. In her free time she helps out at a shared allotment and plays games like Stardew Valley ๐ฟ.
Freddy - Tutor
With a BSc in Computer Game Development from USW just around the corner, I've spent the last couple of years honing my skills in predominantly Unreal Engine ๐น๏ธ, as well as Unity, Python, C++, and C#.
I’m particularly passionate about procedural generation ๐บ๏ธ and creating stylized low-poly games โจ. When I’m not coding or creating, you can find me tending to my collection of houseplants ๐ชด๐ฟ, writing โ๏ธ, drawing ๐จ, or simply playing video games ๐ฎ.
Fintan - Tutor
Fintan has been a fixture in the world of game development for over a decade ๐ฎ, driven by a lifelong obsession with how digital worlds are built from the ground up ๐จโ๐ป. He studied Game Development at Abertay University ๐, where he honed his skills in one of the UKโs leading tech hubs โ๏ธ.
Since then he has spent the past few hears years navigating the industry as a freelance programmer, solving complex coding puzzles and bringing diverse projects to life across a variety of platforms ๐ป. Currently, he is channeling all that experience into his most exciting project yet, working toward his first full commercial release ๐. Whether heโs architecting game systems or refining player mechanics, he loves the challenge of turning a vision into a playable reality.
Goncalo - Tutor
Gonรงalo has a deep passion for game design and development ๐ฎ. He thrives on programming in languages like C and Odin, often building game engines from the ground up ๐ฆพ.
Additionally, he enjoys working with established engines such as Unity, Godot, and Unreal. Beyond game development, Gonรงalo is enthusiastic about robotics and Arduinos ๐ค. Gonรงalo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Bath. In his spare time, he enjoys playing a variety of games with his friends, with recent favorites including League of Legends ๐ถโ๐ซ๏ธ.
Hemza - Tutor
Hemza is a Multidisciplinary Designer with 4 years of experience gained through rigorous academic study and hands-on projects in multidisciplinary design. He holds a Bachelorโs degree in Art and Design with Creative Technologies from Birmingham City University ๐ and is currently pursuing a Masterโs degree in Architecture, Design, and Visualization at the same university.
Hemza specializes in Blender, with additional experience in After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator ๐จ. Passionate about advancing his expertise and sharing knowledge to inspire others ๐ก, he combines creativity and technical skills to bring ideas to life through visual storytelling and immersive design experiences ๐ฅ๏ธ.
Jaber - Tutor
Jaber is a passionate games programmer who has recently completed a Masterโs in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) and a Bachelorโs in Video Game Development.
๐พ He aims to create games professionally and teach those who share his passion for programming and game development. ๐น๏ธ He is skilled in C++ and the Unreal Engine, and also enjoys playing the guitar. ๐ธ
Jack C - Tutor
Jack is a passionate programmer who enjoys building software that people will benefit from. He enjoys solving challenging problems and turning ideas into user-friendly apps.
Alongside his own projects, Jack helps others learn through technology ๐ป, from supporting people personally to creating interactive learning tools. Outside of coding you can find him climbing ๐ง, playing video games ๐ฎ or reading ๐.
Jack R - Tutor
Jack is a passionate game developer ๐ฎ from Doncaster who began creating games at a very young age. He works primarily with Unreal Engine and has contributed to a wide range of projects, both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Over the years, Jack has worked on everything from full game builds to short animated films, blending creativity with technical skill in 3D modelling, animation, video editing, and Photoshop ๐จ.
He holds an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology ๐ and is always eager to explore new tools, techniques, and workflows.
Jack T - Tutor
Jack is all about the in-depth of games systems, with 5 years of Unreal engine experience he continues to study and hone his skills to perfection ๐พ. As a current student at Falmouth University, studying for his BSc(Hons) Computing for Games, learning and gathering more knowledge towards his degree ๐.
He has also worked and made many different prototypes studying his favourite mechanics to learn how they work and even to replicate some. With skills, within other areas such as C++ & C# within Unity, Jack found his calling for programming and Games Development, when he was young when started playing Games such as World of Warcraft & Jet Set Radio ๐ง๐ธ and since then, he has set of on a journey to create his own world that he can tell a story of his own with his part time project Kick-Drift ๐๐.
Jacob R - Tutor
Jacob is a Games Developer and Designer who holds a Bachelors(Hons) and Masters Degree ๐ in Computing and Games Design from the University of Plymouth ๐.
He has experience in Unity ๐ฒ and Unreal ๐ฅ๏ธ utilizing 2D, 3D, Mobile and Augmented Reality alongside a proficiency in 3D Modelling in Blender.
Jacob T - Tutor
Jake is an artist with a passion for both 2D and 3D art ๐จ๐.
After graduating university with a bachelor’s degree in Games Art ๐ฎ, he devoted his time in discovering how to combine the two and create anime/cartoon style work in Blender inspired by his favourite media! โก
James E - Tutor
James graduated with a First Class Bachelor's Degree in Computing (Games Programming) at Edge Hill University๐๐ฎ. He has worked with a variety of different Game Engines and Programming Languages with his favorites being Unreal Engine, Unity, C++, C# and Python๐ป.
During his dissertation, James focused on procedural terrain generation in Unreal Engine, exploring systems inspired by the core technologies that power the procedural terrain generation used in Minecraft๐๐งฑ. Additionally in his spare time James enjoys playing guitar๐ธ and was on the committee of the music society during his time at university.
Jaymez B - Tutor
Jaymez has been studying game design ๐ฎ and programming ๐จโ๐ป for the last 2 years although his experience with game design tools such as Unreal Engine goes much longer than that! He has a lot of experience with Unreal Engineโs blueprint system, and loves troubleshooting issues ๐ ๏ธ.
In addition to the qualifications ๐ he has gained in Creative Media, he also has a strong background in JavaScript and NodeJS. Aside from programming, Jaymez also plays instruments ๐ต to pair with his games development projects, as he likes to create his own game music, whether it be by playing the piano ๐น or a guitar ๐ธ. Jaymez is always excited to share his knowledge with students!
Jean - Tutor
Jean is a Computer Science student at the University of Exeter ๐๐ข. He has previously worked as a Software Engineer where he used his passion for AI and web development ๐พ to build unique projects๐ค
He started off with python from a young age and instantly fell in love with all things coding, expanding into making web apps for friends and family. Aside from coding Jean loves all sports, specifically rugby and hiking ๐๏ธ. He spends most of his free time building solo projects, playing rugby and making music on his guitar with friends ๐ธ.
Josh Be - Tutor
Josh is a Computer Science student at the University of Warwick with a strong passion for Python and Artificial Intelligence ๐. He currently works as a Machine Learning Engineer for Warwick Racing, where he uses code to build real-time self-driving systems for race cars ๐๏ธ.
He enjoys developing intelligent projects, including a COVID-19 Mortality Risk Model ๐ฅ and a Formula 1 Race Winner Predictor ๐. With years of experience as a Maths and Computer Science tutor, he excels at breaking down complex concepts to help students learn ๐จโ๐ซ. He is also proficient in Java, Haskell, SQL, and Web Development ๐ป. Outside of coding and training AI models, Josh enjoys playing tennis ๐พ, competing in CSGO ๐ฎ, and watching the latest F1 races ๐.
Joshua G - Tutor
Joshua has been coding for ten years and is proficient in languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++. He is an Economics graduate from Durham University ๐, where he developed strong problem-solving skills that complement his passion for programming.
He enjoys helping students build confidence through hands-on coding and creative challenges. ๐ง His goal is to ensure each lesson is engaging, clear, and tailored to the individual learner. In his spare time, Joshua enjoys boxing, going to the gym, hiking, and playing strategy games. ๐ฟ๐ฅ.
Kai - Tutor
Kai is an undergraduate studying the Artificial Intelligence ๐ง BEng course at the University of Bristol ๐ซ.
He is the course representative and looking to go into research ๐.
Kane - Tutor
Kane is a passionate game developer ๐ฎ, creating a variety of projects since school, including horror games ๐ป, driving games ๐, multiplayer games ๐, and survival crafting games ๐ ๏ธ. He enrolled and graduated with a bachelorโs in Computer Science ๐ป from the University of Portsmouth with the goal of improving his coding abilities for the sake of making better games.
With a strong interest in creativity and technical systems, Kane brings both structure and imagination to lessons ๐งฉ. Outside of teaching, he enjoys watching anime ๐ฅ game development ๐ฎ video editing ๐ฌ drawing โ๏ธ 3d modelling, playing the piano ๐น and lifting heavy weights in the gym ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
Katie - Tutor
Katie is an undergraduate digital media student ๐โ๏ธ from Bristol. Sheโs been studying for the past 2 years however her experience with the adobe suit and HTML goes beyond this.
Along side her studies, Katie is a avid netball player๐, loves playing games๐ฎand getting creative๐จ
Khadija - Tutor
Khadija is an interior architecture and design graduate ๐ with a first-class honours degree from Coventry University. With a keen interest in 2D, 3D modelling, and design rendering, as well as specialised in softwares like AutoCAD, SketchUp, and InDesign.
Khadija is passionate about helping students bring their creative visions to life. In her free time, Khadija enjoys creating digital drawings โ๏ธ, swimming ๐โโ๏ธ, and visiting design exhibitions โจ, always exploring new ways to enhance her creativity.
Kieran - Tutor
From Devon, Kieran specializes in Photoshop, Illustrator, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Kieran combines technical expertise with an understanding of creative strategy which he's learning from his degree in Creative Advertising.
Heโs passionate about sharing his knowledge, helping others discover their potential, and seeing what they can create. Known for his friendly demeanour and eye for detail, Kieran approaches every challenge with his personal mantra: “Itโs not over till itโs over, so keep trying!” Outside the creative world, they enjoy playing squash, watching films ๐ฅ, and playing video games๐ฎโespecially Pokรฉmon๐. A highlight of his life was when they fundraised ยฃ5,000 to embark on a charity trip to Peru!
Lewis - Tutor
Lewis is a graduate from the University of Staffordshire has BSc (hons) in Computer Game Design ๐ฎ, where he studied for 4 years.
He specialises in game and level design in Unreal engine but also has experience in the Adobe Suite. ๐จ
Lorcan - Tutor
Lorcan graduated with a First Class Degree from The University of the West of Scotland in Computer Games Development ๐ฅ๏ธ, he studied every aspect of development but has a particular interest in Unreal Engine and Unity.
Recently He has also taken to pixel art ๐จ, hoping to improve on aspects other than his knowledgeable coding skills and understanding of game design principles. When not working on solo projects he is either playing video games ๐พ, painting table top models ๐จ, or playing games, with table top models.
Luke - Tutor
Luke graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Games Development at John Moores University๐ where he specialized in Unreal Engine and C++๐ค.
He’s been using Unreal Engine for 5 years and programming for 8 years, starting at 14 where he found his passion. In his free time, Luke enjoys playing Crown Green Bowls, Walking๐ถ, and playing computer games ๐ฅ๏ธ
Matin - Tutor
Matin was also Aliโs student, however unlike others, he wasnโt an official student of his. Ali has known Matin since he was 12 years old as he used to teach him games design privately! Matin started working at Software Academy as a teacher assistant at the age of 17, and at the age of 18, he became one of our tutors!
Now 25, Matin is working as a software engineer in London, but he’s still around to teach!
When not teaching, Matin is known to race sailing yachts โต, go fishing ๐ฃ, and restore old ships ๐ท.
Matthew R - Tutor
Matthew has been programming since he began studying computer science at secondary school ๐ซ and has always had a passion for programming and playing games ๐ฎ He is a game development graduate with a masters's degree from Anglia Ruskin University ๐ where he specialized in Unity and C# ๐ฅ๏ธ
Having previously worked at a forest school ๐ฒ while studying, he loves the outdoors and often spends his spare time going for walks and enjoying nature ๐ฟ
Mei - Tutor
Mei Yee is a graduate from Falmouth University ๐, who studied Computing for Games (BSc) ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป.
She started her game development journey at uni because she wanted to create unique, immersive experiences through video games ๐ฎ, and now programs games in Unity and Unreal Engine! ๐พ
Mirul - Tutor
Mirul is a ๐ฅ๏ธ Computer Games Design ๐ฎstudent at the University of Staffordshire ๐ซ, adept in both the Unity and Unreal engines. After finishing high school, he chanced upon a college course for Games Design and 3D Modelling and since then he's worked to pursue a career that is both rewarding and fun. After all, who wouldn't want to make video games full-time ๐?
Mirul surrounds himself with others in the games space and is always looking for opportunities to expand his knowledge! ๐ง He enjoys leading his friends ๐ค when taking part in game jams and helping to run social events for the university’s Pokรฉmon โก society. Mirul has a strong competitive spirit and he loves โค๏ธ nothing more than winning๐. This is reflected in the games he plays. Outside of this, he also loves travelling and nights out with his friends.
As a tutor, he hopes his passion for the games development process is on full display. Whether it’s Blueprints, C# or Game Theory, he always looks forward to teaching people something new!
Mohamed E - Tutor
Mohamed is a Web Developer and AI Engineer who builds systems that solve real-world problems.
He holds a BSc in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sussex and specialises in making coding simple, engaging, and impactful for young learners by breaking down complex ideas into practical concepts that build genuine confidence and skills. ๐ป๐๐ง โก
Muhammad Z - Tutor
Muhammad is a Computer Science ๐ป student at King's College London ๐ whose coding journey started with making games in Roblox and Python ๐ฎ.
Having led a game development club in sixth form, he believes you can learn a lot even when having fun โจ. Other than computers, he enjoys spending his free time playing ukulele ๐ถ and drawing ๐จ to flex his creative muscles!
Natasha - Tutor
Natasha is a games design student ๐ฎ She has a passion for video games and the creative arts ๐จ
She loves to stay active and learn from new experiences, picking up valuable skills along the way. Outside of inspiring young minds to pursue games design, she enjoys playing songs on her piano. ๐ถ
Nathan S - Tutor
Nathan graduated from the University of Kent ๐ with a BA (Hons) in Architecture ๐ข. He specialises in SketchUp and Adobe Photoshop, curating architectural visualisation for design projects.
From a young age, his passion for simulation and city-building games ๐ฎ sparked my interest in architecture. Through his studies, he has developed technical skills to communicate design ideas and solutions to support communities ๐ฅ and promote sustainability ๐ณ, an achievement recognised with the RIBA West Kent 1st Student Prize.
Nathan M - Tutor
Nathan is a backend developer who recently graduated with a Masterโs Degree in Artificial Intelligence๐ค! Nathan previously studied Computer Science๏ธ at the University of the West Of England in Bristol.
During his degrees, he modeled fox populations ๐ฆ and trained AI to detect cancer cells ๐ฌ! Outside of education he has passion for video games๐ฎ, movies๐ฅ, and comic books๐ฆธ- and especially tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons ๐ฒ, leading him to co-run his Universityโs DnD club!
Oliver - Tutor
Oliver achieved his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Nottingham Trent University๐ . He taught himself to code from a very young age and loves solving challenging problems and being creative ๐ง .
He has worked on lots of exciting projects in Python, C# and C++ from games to virtual assistants to mobile apps. When not working on his own projects Oliver enjoys exercise๐พ, photography๐ท and reading๐.
Paulius - Tutor
Paulius is a Computer Science student ๐ with a lifelong passion for programming and game development ๐ฎ. He began creating games in Roblox Studio at 12 years old, turning an early curiosity into a clear goal to study programming and build interactive experiences that others can enjoy.
Since then, he has developed his own Roblox games while strengthening his skills in Lua and Python ๐. He enjoys designing mechanics, solving challenging problems ๐ง , and bringing creative ideas to life through code. Outside of programming, Paulius loves games ๐ฎ, books ๐, movies ๐ฌ, basketball ๐, and spending time with cats and dogs ๐ฑ๐ถ.
Pelayo - Tutor
Pelayo is an undergraduate student studying Computer Science ๐ป at the University of Manchester ๐. He was introduced to JavaScript and web design in his freshman year of high school ๐.
Shortly after, he began learning Python, and for the past three years, he has developed exciting projects using Python, Java, and JavaScript. Aside from programming, Pelayo is committed to sprinting โก, enjoys gaming ๐ฎ and spending time with friends.
Reese - Tutor
Reese is an undergraduate in Computer Science ๐งโ๐ป who has studied python for 4 years ๐ and has experience in game development and pixel art ๐พ๐จ .
In Reese’s free time, he participates in social game jams, where games designers, developers, and artist come together to take on the challenge of making video games in a short time frame! ๐ฎ
Ronan - Tutor
Ronan is a Game Developer Graduate with a Bachelors from Buckinghamshire New University. ๐
He’s been developing games for the past 2 years and has experience in Unity, UE5, and Blender. In his free time he enjoys playing FPS games, Bouldering, and working on games. Some of the games he has created are a flight sim gameโ๏ธ, a deep sea diving game๐คฟ, and is currently working on a parkour game๐.
Roshan - Tutor
Roshan is a Game Production graduate with a First Class Honours degree from De Montfort University ๐.
A versatile developer with deep experience in Unity ๐ป, he loves bringing creative visions to life through code. He has developed everything from custom graphics shaders that replicate unique artistic styles ๐จ to a backend firework show plugin for Minecraft ๐.
Ruud - Tutor
Ruud originally graduated with a BA in Physics ๐ก from Oxford University before deciding programming ๐ป was more interesting to him. He went on to graduate from the University of Kent with a distinction in Computer Science.
He has professional experience working as an analyst on large databases ๐ for marketing, as well as research experience in natural language processing. Aside from his interest in AI and data analytics, he also enjoys playing darts ๐ฏ in his local league and going 1st or 8th in Teamfight Tactics ๐ฎ. Heโs excited to share his knowledge with enthusiastic students!
Ryan D - Tutor
Ryan is an undergraduate Computer Science student in Nottingham. He has had a passion for computers for as long as he can remember and enjoys solving problems ๐งฉ and learning new things. ๐ก
He has worked on a multitude of projects both in his free time and during his course; from small scale board games ๐ฒ to working within a software engineering team – even making use of machine learning algorithms to predict values of data sets.
In his free time Ryan enjoys learning new things about technology ๐ป , playing video games ๐ฎ , and working out ๐ช
Sachin - Tutor
Sachin is currently studying BSc Mathematics๐ข. He is a sports fanatic and loves Badminton ๐ธ and Boxing ๐ฅ, he's even won some medals!
He first came across programming in school and loved how creative he could get with Python ๐จโ๐ป. During his A Levels ๐, his project was a new Cafeteria Management System โ for the school he used to go to!
Sebastian - Tutor
Seb is a 3D artist who graduated ๐ from Bournemouth University with a Masterโs degree in 3D animation.
He fell in love with 3D visualisations in his undergraduate course and decided he wanted to create 3D worlds for architecture and video games, using Blender and Unreal Engine. He enjoys surfing ๐, playing the guitar ๐ธand riding motorcycles ๐๏ธ in his spare time, as well as modelling props and environments for games, animation and architecture.๐
Shane - Tutor
Shane holds a Master of Arts in Indie Game Development ๐ฎ and has a deep appreciation for the creativity and innovation within the gaming world.
With a passion for game design and interactive storytelling, he enjoys exploring the many ways games can inspire, entertain, and connect people, and loves sharing that enthusiasm with fellow players and creators.
Stephen - Tutor
Stephen is currently studying for a BSc (Hons) in Games Development at York St John University ๐. Originally from the North East, he received a Distinction*-Grade diploma at New College Durham for Game Development, and now specialises in coding and Unreal Engine, with additional experience in Unity and Blender ๐ป.
Passionate about the development community, Stephen previously led a volunteer initiative helping aspiring developers build their portfolios ๐. In his spare time, he loves the outdoors – hiking, kayaking, and climbing mountains โฐ๏ธ. He is also an avid gamer who hopes to try snowboarding and skydiving soon! ๐
Talhaa - Tutor
Talhaa is an experienced computer scientist and tutor, having over a decade of programming experience. He has previously worked in the industry, as a backend developer, computer vision specialist and a mathematics tutor. He specialises in Python, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
He has always been fascinated by all things computers, and loves sharing his knowledge with others. In his free time, he enjoys music ๐ต, MMA ๐ฅ, chess โ๏ธ and Linux ๐ง.
Tom P - Tutor
Tom has a master's degree in Electronic Engineering from Durham University ๐ป and an MSc in Music and Sound for Film and Games (Hertfordshire) . ๐ผ๐น๏ธ
Passionate about programming, he has extensive experience in various languages, such as Java, C++ and Python. ๐พ He has been using Blender for six years and has used game engines such as Unity and Godot . His projects include a new middleware solution for adaptive game audio and a large Minecraft mod.
Will - Tutor
Will is a BSc Computer Science student at the University of Sheffield ๐๐ป. Heโs been coding since he was 11 and mainly works with Java, often using it to create projects like Minecraft plugins ๐ฎ.
He enjoys learning new things and gaining different experiences. Outside of university, he likes going to the gym and staying active ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ.
Yana - Tutor
Yana is a 3D Interior Designer with over 6 years of professional experience.โ๏ธ ๐๏ธ
She has a bachelorโs degree in Interior Design and a masterโs degree in Design Management. She specialises in SketchUp and Photoshop.๐๏ธ ๐
Zack - Tutor
Zack is a Computer Games Technology graduate from the University of Portsmouth. He enjoys coding, ๐พ developing games and simulations, ๐งฉ and problem-solving. ๐๐ง
Heโs passionate about games and loves to share this passion with others. He also enjoys chess โ๏ธ and rock climbing in his free time. ๐ง
Zayn - Tutor
Zayn graduated from Queen Mary University of London ๐ with a bachelorโs degree in Astrophysics. ๐ช
He has had a strong interest in programming ๐ฅ๏ธ too since the age of 11, becoming proficient in languages and skills such as Python, Luau, Roblox Studio, and Machine Learning!
Zihan - Tutor
Zihan is a friendly and charismatic BEng Computer Science student at the University of Edinburgh, with over five years of experience specializing in Python ๐ and Lua (using Roblox Studio ๐ฎ).
His extensive experience ranges from serving as a lead developer on popular Roblox games and utilizing large language models. Past high points include task management tools for Advent of Code, developing a Roblox Football League โฝ to winning Game Jams ๐ . Zihan has a strong passion for problem-solving and also discovered a real love for teaching, aiming to make every lesson engaging, supportive, and confidence-building. When heโs not coding, he enjoys gaming ๐พ and cooking.๐ด
