About Me

Jon Allen

I'm Jon Allen, a Computer Science graduate from the University of Liverpool in the UK. I graduated with a First Degree, and currently work as a Game Developer at Lucid Games. I've been interested in computers and gaming for most of my life and this is shown through the various projects showcased on this website. I also enjoy electronics and car engineering as a hobby.

Links

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Skills and Experience

Programming Languages Other Skills/Experience
  • Python
  • HTML
  • PHP
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • C#
  • C++
  • Swift
  • SQL
  • Haskell
  • Unit Testing with PHPUnit and JUnit
  • Unity Game Engine
  • Unreal Engine 4/5
  • Arduino Microcontroller Programming
  • Basic Soldering and Electronics
  • Rainmeter Desktop Customisation
  • GIMP Image Editing
  • Audacity Audio Editing
  • Basic Blender and 3DS Max 3D Modelling

Education and Employment History

2012 - 2017

Nunnery Wood High School

GCSE Grades:

  • Biology - A
  • Chemistry - A
  • Computing - A*
  • English Language - 6
  • English Literature - 6
  • French - C
  • Geography - A
  • Mathematics - 8
  • Physics - A
  • Religious Studies - A

Extracurricular Activities

  • Classical Guitar - Grade 5
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award - Silver

Summer of 2017

Nineteen Feet Limited - Junior Software Developer

2017 - 2019

Worcester Sixth Form College

Grades:

  • AS level Geology - B
  • A Level Computer Science - B
  • A level Mathematics - B
  • A level Physics - B

Extracurricular Activities

  • EDT Engineering Education Scheme

Summer of 2019

Nineteen Feet Limited - Junior Software Developer

2019 - 2020

University of Liverpool - Year 1

Modules:

  • COMP105 - Programming Language Paradigms
  • COMP107 - Designing Systems for the Digital Society
  • COMP108 - Data Structures and Algorithms
  • COMP109 - Foundations of Computer Science
  • COMP111 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • COMP116 - Analytic Techniques for Computer Science
  • COMP122 - Object Oriented Programming
  • COMP124 - Computer Systems

2020 - 2021

University of Liverpool - Year 2

Modules:

  • COMP201 - Software Engineering
  • COMP207 - Database Development
  • COMP208 - Group Software Project
  • COMP219 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence
  • COMP220 - Software Development Tools
  • COMP221 - Planning your Career
  • COMP222 - Principles of Game Design
  • COMP228 - App Development
  • COMP284 - Scripting Languages

2021

Lucid Games - Year in Industry

2022 - 2023

University of Liverpool - Year 3

Modules:

  • COMP323 - Introduction to Computational Game Theory
  • COMP329 - Autonomous Mobile Robotics
  • COMP338 - Computer Vision
  • COMP341 - Robot Perception and Manipulation
  • COMP342 - Advanced Topics in Computer Game Development
  • COMP343 - Computer Forensics
  • COMP390 - Honours Year Project: UE5 Kinematic Vehicle Plugin

2023 - Current

Lucid Games - Game Developer