Mathew Burnett

Experience

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  Tessella

  Nov 2008 - Jun 2014

  Consultant and Software Engineer

  Tessella is a scientific software consultancy with an impressive reputation among some of the worlds largest multinational companies. Focusing in life science, energy, consumer goods and defence. Around 60% of the company have a PhD in a relevant scientific field which is used to offer the best blend of software experience and scientific insight.* Project and programme management: I’ve delivered both fixed price waterfall and time and material based agile projects or a variety of clients ranging from small R&D outfits to major multinationals. * Agile management and coaching: I have run SCRUM teams in a number of different organisations, offering consultancy on the best way to implement a working practice. * Software Engineering: I have developed in many different types of environment following work from requirements, through code and test to delivery of working software. Languages include c#, java, python, iOS. * Technical Consultancy: I’ve provided UX reviews, research process assistance and software delivery/operation improvement. * Internal Innovation: I have always been a strong driving force in determining how to get the best out of non-billable time. Whether its improving internal systems or demonstrating a new saleable capability. Show less

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  Jagex

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2018

  Head of Core Tech

  RuneScape is one of the worlds longest running and most successful MMORPG games. Between the RuneScape and OldSchool variants of the game, 50-100k players are constantly supported in play, with several million unique players visiting our world in any given month. I had responsibility for the game software engineering teams for both titles. Together we kept the game running 24/7, improved the tools and pipeline to make new content and develop new features. We released new updates every week and hold the world record for updates to an online game. During the last few years we have delivered a few epic technical projects.* RuneScapes NXT client was a complete rebuild of the client into c++. This took a multi year period of research before we were able to undertake one of the largest most complex challenges in our history. In which we released the client and have continued to push the capabilities of the rendering.* Mobile Clients: It was a major undertaking to develop mobile clients for both titles. Bringing a truly inter-operable mobile client with the existing desktop experience of the game. Two titles with vastly differing technical needs, delivery on android and iOS clients all under the same vision. Show less

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  Proto Select Ltd

  Aug 2018 - now

  Founder

  Providing technical consultancy on a range of topics. Coaching executives how to get a better handle on technology leadership. Offering strategic technical advise for companies. Providing networking, software or management skills on demand.* Establishing technical strategy* Development team leadership* Solving difficult problems with talented people

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  UKLANs

  Apr 2019 - now

  Director

  UKLANs is a UK based not-for-profit organisation aiming to make LANs better. Whether that is better to run or attend, we hope to support open sharing of expertise and resources where we can.* As of 2024 UKLANs owns StratLAN which is up 220 seat LAN with a community focus that we are immensely proud to be part of.

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  Insomnia Gaming Festival

  May 2021 - Apr 2024

  Insomnia Network Manager

  Running the network at the UKs largest LAN is an extremely interesting technical problem. I'm hugely proud of being able to lead a team of top notch volunteers to delver a great experience for Gamers.