Simon Ryrie
Web Developer
I am...
A teacher
- Trained as a teacher in 2018
- Worked at Harris Free School Peckham until July 2022
- Currently working as a supply teacher in primary schools across London
A musician
- Studied music at Brunel University and Goldsmiths UoL
- Piano and guitar player
- Electronic music producer
- DJ and host of two monthly radio shows
And also...
- Proud cat parent of 1-year-old Musuko ('son' in Japanese)
- Love to cook — signature dish is lentil and chorizo stew
- Strong interest in current affairs, politics and social issues
- Aspiring traveller — Accra and Naples are next on my list
My journey to web development
EdTech experiences
- Worked at an EdTech start-up 2015/16
- Trialled new methods of digital learning during lockdown
- Took on an additional role as Digital Leader at my school.
- Left teaching post in July 2022 with intention of making a career move into EdTech
Transition to web development
- Wanted to learn a new skill and better understand the tech space
- Realised that coding is 'where the magic happens'
- Loved the blend of mathematical problem-solving and creative design in web development
Why Founders and Coders?
- Collaborative, community-based approach to learning
- Socially-conscious ethos
- Can learn while getting paid as an apprentice
My feature — BLACKOUT
A narrative and audio based choose-your-own-adventure-style game inspired by 2019 RPG Disco Elysium.
I have a long-standing interest in game design, probably more than I do in playing games! As I was learning about JavaScript, I found myself drawn to its potential applications in designing games.
BLACKOUT is the culmination of my initial explorations. With more time, I would like to add more visual elements to the game and greater interactivity, for example allowing the player to create a character class whose chosen skills and statistics affect the outcomes of scenarios.
