TARIQUE NASEEM serious games | web application development

About

I am a veteran of the games industry and specialist in serious games & virtual reality software development. Latterly, I have also moved into the realm of web application development, and am currently involved with a new startup which is working on a number of social applications, one of which seamlessly merges broadcast TV and the web.

I am motivated and inspired by emerging technologies and innovative concepts, which challenge current ways of thinking. I have worked with some amazing people throughout the years, and been involved in some great projects that have pushed the boundaries of what was possible at the time. I am passionate about my work and have a real drive to further my knowledge.

Even though I list my specific skills below, I prefer not to do this as it doesn’t convey the experience I have gained over the years as a skilled developer, not to mention manager. Using the knowledge I have gained over the years, I am able to tackle projects regardless of the platform or languages required.

This site has a purpose other than being a portfolio of my work; It embodies my skills, thoughts and personality. The focal point is the blog, in which I reflect on numerous topics related to my work as well as quite a few unrelated personal topics. You’ll also come to realise that I do have a rather abstract sense of humour, but don’t let that put you off. :)

I also do a mean Chicken Balti, and should play my guitar more…

History

I have been programming since the age of 12, and quickly became interested in creating games and interactive artwork, albiet very basic by today’s standards! I designed and coded a number of games on my BBC Micro, which were never published! However, being the enterprising chap I was, I managed to sell some copies to my mates at my school. :)

Having graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 1990, I started my career at BAe Systems, working in their ‘Advanced Cockpit Reseach‘ lab, developing systems for the next generation of fighter aircraft. It’s humbling to note that some of the systems I was involved in back then are actually in active use today!

After my tenure at BAe, I moved into the games industry, working for Virtuality Ltd. Having developed a number of successful titles for the arcade market, I went on to manage the Entertainments Division, overseeing multiple projects and getting involved with joint ventures with Sega, Atari and numerous UK based development houses.

I later moved into the emerging serious games market and founded Maelstrom Virtual Productions Ltd. Our client list included Dorling Kindersley, GKN Westland and Sony, amongst others.I was later scooped up by Red Tie Ltd (another startup), which was originally involved in developing VR systems and games for the home console market. I worked on a number of titles such as ‘The Soldier of Fortune’ and ‘Rogue Spear VR‘. The company was also involved with numerous other projects, ranging from military training applications to education software.

I am currently working at Carbon Imagineering (yes, another startup!), which is an emerging technologies think-tank. As well as providing consultancy, I am actively involved in creating and incubating numerous technologies and concepts.