IT engineer and game developer. I keep Microsoft, Windows and Linux environments running smoothly, and I build and ship games for Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC as the founder of Inflamed Games.

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Based in

Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

Selected work

Inflamed Games studio
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Inflamed Games

Independent game developer and publisher based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Founded in 2019 to create polished, engaging experiences and build a long-term foundation for indie development.

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Proficient Paddles Deluxe gameplay Nintendo Switch
  • Game

Proficient Paddles Deluxe

The definitive edition with new modes, polished visuals, and enhanced gameplay. Released on Nintendo Switch.

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Proficient Paddles Soundtrack cover Apple Music
  • Music

Proficient Paddles OST

High-energy original soundtrack featuring two dynamic tracks that drive every match and menu.

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Proficient Paddles cover art
  • Game

Proficient Paddles

Fast-paced arcade paddle battler with competitive multiplayer. Released on Xbox and Windows PC.

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I'm an IT engineer with hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory and Windows Server, plus networking, DNS, monitoring and backups. I like finding the root cause, fixing it properly and making things more reliable, and I've done so across many industries. I also lead the infrastructure and systems work at Inflamed Games.

Outside of IT, I've been building games since I was 16. It started with a simple Pong-style prototype that became Proficient Paddles. The game launched on PC before expanding to Xbox through the Xbox Creators Program, where it became one of the service's standout titles.

I followed this with Proficient Paddles Deluxe on Nintendo Switch, a refined edition that strengthened my experience in console development and production.

I founded Inflamed Games to create polished experiences that resonate with players worldwide, blending my creative vision with fun and exciting gameplay. I'm currently developing Project Greenhop.

Tools & skills

  • Microsoft 365Exchange, SharePoint, shared mailboxes
  • Entra ID & AzureIdentity and access
  • Active DirectoryUsers, groups and policy
  • LinuxAdministration
  • Windows ServerAdministration
  • NetworkingConfigure, monitor, troubleshoot
  • DNSRecords and diagnostics
  • Backups & monitoringVeeam and data integrity
  • IT supportRoot-cause troubleshooting
  • UnityEngine
  • C#Gameplay & tooling
  • Console developmentXbox & Nintendo Switch
  • Game developmentDesign to release
  • Web developmentSites & apps
  • HTML, CSS & JavaScriptFront end
  • UI / UX designInterfaces & flows
  • Marketing & promotionLaunches & community

Let’s talk

Have a question, a collaboration idea, or a project in mind? Send a message and I’ll get back to you.