The Stu/Dio at Illinois

Gameplay Programmer

• Collaborated with designers, programmers, and sponsors to implement a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) visualizer using UE5’s Niagara Particle System, Blueprints, and C++.
• Engineered modular UI interfaces in Unreal Engine 5, to render real-world CFD meshes generated collaboratively using OpenFOAM.
• Translated user and playtester feedback into actionable gameplay improvements for a Unity mobile title, managing the macOS build pipeline to ship a major version update to the iOS App Store.
• Maintain code base quality by conducting regular peer reviews using Perforce and Helix Swarm.

Discovery Partners Institute

Summer Tech Intern

• Integrated MongoDB into a social networking app using Kotlin Coroutines for research, looking at how to turn in-person connections into online connections.
• Processed 30+ logs from MongoDB Atlas using a Python algorithm, finding 25 social encounters.
• Developed practical skills in technical interviews, AI, and entrepreneurship by completing 14 workshops on tech career topics.

Illini Esports

Minecraft Community Coordinator

• Serve as one of two primary liaisons between administration and a 40+ member community, managing communications and providing critical updates.
• Co-led the successful re-launch of the Illini Esports Minecraft server for 15+ concurrent users while enforcing community guidelines and moderation policies.
• Coordinate and supervise weekly community events to drive server growth and player engagement.

Gamebuilders

SFX Artist

• Designed and play-tested The Downstairs, a psychological horror game, with a team of 15 students.
• Produced and engineered 44 immersive sound effects using Audacity to build a psychological horror atmosphere.
• Gained experience in a game development pipeline, collaborating directly with artists and programmers on asset implementation.