WELCOME, I'M

JOE PICKERING

MODERN C++ ENGINEER • VULKAN PROGRAMMER

I build high‑performance rendering systems, modern CMake workflows, and Vulkan‑based graphics projects with a focus on clarity, correctness, and clean engine architecture.

Southampton, UK

C++ 17/20 • Vulkan 1.4 • CMake

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

BMT

Simulation Software Engineer

Apr 2026 — Present

Built and maintained real‑time simulation systems for maritime training.
Implemented deterministic update loops and performance‑critical C++ modules.
Integrated physics, rendering, and input subsystems into legacy architectures.
Refactored large codebases to improve clarity, maintainability, and stability.

DATAPATH

Software Engineer

Jul 2022 — Apr 2026

Developed high‑performance C++ modules for video processing pipelines.
Optimised memory usage and threading behaviour across multiple platforms.
Collaborated with hardware teams to integrate GPU‑accelerated features.
Improved CI/CD workflows and modernised build systems using CMake.

Staffordshire University

BSc Computer games programming

2018 — 2022

Graduated with a 2:1
Implemented real time renderers utilising advanced graphics techniques.
Undertook subjects such as low level programming and group projects.
Completed a final year project showcasing compute shader physics

⭐ FEATURED PROJECT

Vulkan Compute Particle System

A fully GPU‑driven particle simulation using Vulkan compute shaders, indirect draw calls, and SSBO‑based data pipelines. Designed for real‑time performance with millions of particles.

Vulkan SLANG Compute Shaders Indirect Rendering SSBO C++20

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