Graeme Foote

Graeme Foote

Computer Games Testing Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Managing Director at Forsaken Productions

  • Education

    • University of the West of Scotland

      2004 - 2009
      Bachelor's Degree; BSc (hons) Computer Games Technology

      Graduated with honours in 2009. I was also awarded Best Computer Games Project in my Honours year for my dissertation 'Investigation into Effective Sound Processing for Games".

  • Experience

    • SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority

      Oct 2009 - Oct 2009
      Computer Games Testing Consultant

      - Test games based assessments in Health and Retail Skills for Work.- Document known faults.- Re-test on resolution.- Develop test scripts and scenarios as appropriate.- Produce a short report on main faults found and any known outstanding errors at end of testing.Job was a two day temporary contract.

    • Sakevisual

      Jan 2010 - Nov 2014
      Lead Programmer

      Providing programming support and coding for a commercial and non-commercial Visual Novel projects.

    • Cumbernauld College

      Sept 2010 - Mar 2016
      Learning Assistant Support Worker

      Duties include:- Managing file systems- Creating and managing databases- Collating and creating reports from multiple sources- Creation of new systems and procedures for European exchange programs.- Part of development team for the creation of a Recognition of Prior Learning system for Institute of Leadership and Management Qualification in Leadership and Management Level 4 and 5.- Creation of tracking systems for paperwork required by Skills Development Scotland.- Managing website content using Joomla.- Auditing trainee records for National Training Programmes- Using Cognisoft and Corporate Training System (CTS) to manage trainee records for National Training Programmes (Training for Work, Get Ready for Work, New College Learning Programme, etc.)- Designing and creating presentations in Prezi.- Processing Health and Safety paperwork for student placements as well as ensuring compliance with H&S procedures.- Compiling of teaching materials including videos, workbooks and assessments.- Form creation in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat/Livecycle.- Conversion of PDF forms using the Formidable Digital Ink system and Natural Forms.Originally a temporary six month contract turning to a rolling contract. Show less

    • Strangelet Machine Games

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2024
      Associate Designer & Writer

      Currently working on Age Past Roleplay GameVolunteer work:- Rules design- Proofreading- Fiction writingPaid work:- Fiction writing

    • Lupiesoft

      Oct 2013 - now
      Director, Team Writer and GUI Programmer

      Writer of non-adult content for Lupiesoft games including:- Dizzy Hearts- Mutiny!!- MenagerieLead Writer and Director for 'The Stargazers'

    • Forsaken Productions

      Oct 2013 - now
      Managing Director

      Freelance programmer, writer and designer. I work with other companies to provide support in their game projects. In the future, I intend to publish games and other works under the Forsaken Productions name.

    • Winter Wolves

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2018

      Lead writer for 'Queen of Thieves', 'Amber's Magic Shop', and 'Thieves of Dingirra' (Unreleased) by Winter Wolves. Project Manager for 'Nicole: Forever' Sim Dating Game.

      • Lead Writer

        Mar 2015 - Dec 2018
      • Project Manager

        Aug 2014 - Mar 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IOSH Working Safely

      Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
      Jun 2013
    • Award in Effective Team Member Skills (Level 2)

      Institute of Leadership and Management
      Oct 2012
    • Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, SE 5.0 (SAI)

      Sun Microsystems
      Sept 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ward Executive Secretary

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jun 2022
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Graeme Foote
    • Ward Clerk

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Dec 2004
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Graeme Foote
    • Adult Sunday School Teacher

      Issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Apr 2013
      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssociated with Graeme Foote
    • Copy Editor

      Issued by dAZine on Jan 2008
      dAZineAssociated with Graeme Foote