Summary
David Connett is a Senior Software Engineer with 11 years of experience specializing in game and casino software, currently shaping platform-level engineering at Light & Wonder after a decade-long senior role at Entain. He brings deep C++ and iOS game development expertise, with practical experience in VR (Oculus Rift) and a formal Games Programming degree from the University of Bolton. Comfortable across Microsoft Visual Studio and performance-critical systems, he has a proven track record delivering production-grade gambling titles and engine features. Based in Trafford, England, David combines hands-on coding with product-focused thinking, often bridging gameplay, platform constraints, and regulatory needs specific to the gambling industry. An early career focus on computing education and distinction-level study underpins a pragmatic, quality-driven engineering approach.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Games Programming, Bachelor's Degree, Games Programming at The University of Bolton
Access to Higher Education Diploma, Computing, Distinction, Access to Higher Education Diploma, Computing, Distinction at The Manchester College