Paddy Burns

Paddy graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Edinburgh University in 1991. Upon graduation, he worked for NCR as a software developer and was involved in the development of Interactive Video Terminals and Digital Video Software. He then joined VIS Entertainment Ltd in 1994, and was instrumental in growing the company from 3 employees to over a hundred, holding the roles of Technical Director, Head of Software and Studio Manager before becoming Director of Development. He has been closely involved in the development of the Computer Games Course at The University of Abertay and has been an external examiner at the University of Teeside for five years. Paddy is widely recognised in the games industry for his creative and technological talents. He was named Scotland's IT Director of the Year in 2001.