Chris Alexander
Games Programming Lecturer
Bio
Code Worlds That Play
Chris Alexander is a Lecturer in Games Programming at SAE Leamington Spa. With a background as a corporate software engineer, build engineer at Playground Games, and founder of Admiral Egg Games, Chris brings real-world industry experience straight into the classroom. His indie release, Hidden Dogs: In the Dog House, is available on Steam, showcasing his skills as both a programmer and designer.
Industry Experience
Chris has worked across corporate software, AAA games, and indie development, giving students insight into multiple development pipelines and team structures. He’s passionate about sharing his experience and helping aspiring developers navigate the journey from concept to playable game.
Creative Philosophy
For Chris, the thrill of creating comes from collaboration and shared passion. As an educator, he emphasizes hands-on learning, problem-solving, and iteration, encouraging students to think critically and creatively while mastering the technical skills they need to succeed.
Player Profile
Favourite tools
Unity
Biggest inspiration
Lucas Pope, the genius behind Papers Please and Return of the Obra Dinn
Fun fact
I once played the Dame in a pantomime of Cinderella!
