Monte Goulding is a Services Manager and seasoned software developer with over 11 years focused on cross-platform mobile and desktop application development using LiveCode, and deep expertise writing externals in C, C++ and Objective-C. He combines hands-on engine-level contributions—refactoring resource management, fixing stability issues and improving performance in the flagship livecode/livecode repository—with leadership in services, systems design, and project delivery. Based in Port Huon, Tasmania, Monte has progressed from independent consultancy through long-term roles at LiveCode, blending senior development with team and project management. His work spans backend engine fixes and front-end usability improvements, showing a rare comfort moving between low-level C++ internals and user-facing UI layers. An early background in applied science and exercise physiology gives him a pragmatic, systems-oriented approach to solving problems. Monte’s profile reflects a durable commitment to a specialized cross-platform toolchain and an ability to deliver both technical depth and operational outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
Honors Degree in Applied Science, Human movement, Honors Degree in Applied Science, Human movement at University of South Australia
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSci), Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSci) at Flinders University
LiveCode cross-platform development environment (engine)
Role in this project:
Full-stack Developer
Contributions:3 reviews, 885 commits, 959 PRs in 4 years 10 months
Contributions summary:Monte made contributions focused on refining and refactoring LiveCode's engine by cleaning up resource management and implementing various fixes to improve stability and functionality. The commits involve both backend code changes in C++ to address issues such as handling of file paths and the correct use of API's, and also front-end changes to the UI layer. This developer also addressed performance issues, enhanced usability, and corrected bugs found within several components of the engine by making changes to the underlying data structures and algorithms.
Contributions:165 commits, 2 PRs, 1064 pushes in 4 years 7 months
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