Tim Shear is a Technologist within the iRes research cluster. His current technical explorations are centred on physical and environmental interaction within networked art and online communities; his programming supports the artists and researchers within the cluster.

Before joining the cluster in May 2004 Tim spent 6 years working as e-learning/CBT developer, initially as 3D modeller and programmer, then focused on programming and application development. He has been using Macromedia Authorware and Flash since 1998, when he used Authorware to develop and Flash, 3DS Max and Photoshop to design CBT products for the Financial Services, Defence, Healthcare, Catering and Hospitality industries whilst at, Chesters Interactive, Creative Learning Media and VEGA. Since the release of Flash MX he has been using Flash as his preferred development platform, developing e-learning products for companies such as: CfBT, Ufi (learndirect), Computeach, Basic Skills Agency and Tesco.

He graduated from Wolverhampton School of Art & Design with 2:1 honours in BA Interactive Multimedia Communications, during which he specialised in video computer graphics and Multimedia programming.