Ralph Ridley is an Associate Lead Programmer with a decade of experience specializing in C++ graphics for computer games, currently leading engineering efforts at Cast Iron Games from Newcastle upon Tyne. His career progression from junior roles at Rebellion through senior positions at Double Eleven and Cast Iron demonstrates steady technical growth and hands-on delivery across complex game projects. He holds a Master's in Computer Games and Programming Skills from Newcastle University and maintains a public portfolio (qozul.github.io) showcasing graphics work and experiments. Colleagues describe him as a code-first problem solver who pairs low-level rendering knowledge with pragmatic game development practices. Beyond shipping features, he continually explores new graphics techniques and tools, blending curiosity with production discipline.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Computer Games and Programming Skills, Master's degree Computer Games and Programming Skills at Newcastle University
A tool Designed to help create Vulkan graphics pipelines
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