Thomas Hyslop

Thomas Hyslop

Game / Software Developer

Gauteng, South Africa

About Me

Hi I am Thomas, I am a software developer from South Africa specializing in web and game development. Outside of programming, I enjoy Videogames, Baseball, and Billards.

Experiences

Lead Game Developer

Late 2025 - Present · Woodfinch Studios

  • Leading a team of developers in creating an indie game using Unreal Engine and C++.
  • Managing project timelines, coordinating tasks, and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Focusing on game design, mechanics, and user experience to deliver engaging gameplay.

Software Development Intern

Mid 2025 - Present · Monthos

  • Currently working an internship focused on full-stack web development.
  • Developing skills in JavaScript, React, Node.js, and database management.
  • Collaborating with a team of experienced developers to contribute to real-world projects.

Web Development Commision Work

February 2025 - September 2025 · The Salvation Army - Southern Africa Territory

  • Developed a webapp to help develop and grow Salvation Army Corps (churches) in Southern Africa.
  • Through a series of forms and data collection, the app provides insights and recommendations to Corps Officers on how to improve their congregations.
  • Multi-language support was implemented to cater to the diverse user base.

Web Development Commision Work

November 2024 · BSG Security Solutions

  • Developed a time tracking web application for BSG Security Solutions using Vanilla HTML and Node.js.
  • Implemented user authentication, time logging features, and an intuitive user interface to enhance usability.

Self Started Software Developer

2022 - 2023 · BTT Studios

  • Launched personal software development business.
  • Developed Popcorn.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

2025 - Present · Eduvos

Major: Software Engineering

Projects

Bird Game

An upcoming hero-shooter game where players take on the role of birds battling against each other in fast-paced aerial combat.

Popcorn

A high speed movie search engine, allowing you to track your watch habbits, find new releases and get information about any movie.

Skills

C# - 7 years
Unity - 7 years
C++ - 2 years
Unreal Engine - 2 years
Pascal Delphi - 3 years
Python - 6 years
HTML/CSS - 5 years
JavaScript - 5 years