Key Contributions

• Led production for a 15-person multidisciplinary team across two semesters, managing scope, sprint execution, and cross-functional alignment

• Owned backlog and user story structure, ensuring clarity across design, engineering, and art teams

• Facilitated Agile ceremonies, maintaining team accountability and delivery momentum

• Identified and resolved blockers and cross-team dependencies to support consistent progress

• Transitioned into UI development, contributing to front-end systems and player-facing interface implementation

Outcome

• Successfully shipped a complete title on Steam (2025)

• Delivered a multi-semester project from concept through release

• Demonstrated adaptability across roles while maintaining production continuity

Key Contributions

• Managed Agile workflows and coordinated cross-functional development across design, engineering, and art 

• Owned backlog structure and user story definition using HacknPlan, aligning priorities with evolving gameplay systems 

• Facilitated standups and sprint execution to maintain team accountability and delivery momentum 

• Identified and resolved blockers and cross-team dependencies to keep production on track 

• Designed and led a recurring internship program (18 participants), expanding team capacity and improving onboarding processes 

Outcome

• Supported development of a systems-driven survival experience centered on player choice, tension, and emergent narrative 

• Improved team organization, delivery consistency, and onboarding efficiency through structured production practices 

Key Contributions

• Designed and implemented core gameplay systems, including: 

  • • dynamic stock market simulation 

    • event-driven price changes 

    • player progression across themed markets 

• Built modular systems supporting scalability, including event systems, UI feedback, and player tools 

• Balanced gameplay systems to create engaging decision-making loops and player progression 

• Iterated on design through continuous system refinement and feature expansion 

Outcome

• Developed a fully functional prototype with expandable systems architecture 

• Demonstrated product thinking through integration of gameplay, progression, and player feedback systems 

• Ongoing development with planned release following additional system expansion 

Key Contributions

• Designed and built two fully functional applications using AppSheet: 

  • • Client support and data management system 

    • Administrative user management system 

• Centralized previously fragmented data, forms, and reporting workflows into a single system 

• Translated stakeholder requirements into structured data collection and automated reporting processes 

• Deployed the application to the client and conducted hands-on user training 

• Transferred system ownership and supported setup of nonprofit Google infrastructure 

Outcome

• Reduced report generation time from 1–2 weeks to ~5 minutes with significantly improved accuracy 

• Delivered a scalable, maintainable system actively used by the organization 

• Improved data accessibility, consistency, and operational efficiency across the team 

Key Contributions

• Built player-facing systems on top of an existing multiplayer framework 

• Developed core UI: title, character select, and ready-up lobby flow 

• Structured player flow from entry → lobby → gameplay 

• Integrated assets and resolved bugs impacting usability and session flow 

Outcome

• Delivered a functional multiplayer experience 

• Strengthened understanding of multiplayer systems and player lifecycle 

Key Contributions

• Designed and implemented core physics-based gameplay centered on block interaction and puzzle-solving 

• Integrated accessibility features, including: 

  • • Text-to-speech (UI, instructions, object descriptions, and timers) 

    • Audio feedback through differentiated sound cues 

    • Visual accommodations such as grayscale mode for colorblind support 

    • Closed captioning and visual timer alerts 

• Developed player-facing systems, including unlockable themes and mock microtransactions to simulate monetization design 

• Implemented a change log system to communicate updates and improvements to players 

Outcome

• Delivered a fully playable, accessibility-focused game experience 

• Demonstrated how inclusive design and system-level accommodations can improve usability across diverse player needs 

Key Contributions

• Designed and implemented physics variations based on planetary conditions (gravity and atmosphere) 

• Adjusted gameplay feedback, including collision behavior and audio response, to reflect environmental differences 

• Built levels for each planet in the solar system with unique gameplay conditions and educational context 

• Integrated in-game learning elements, including planet-specific tips to reinforce player understanding 

Outcome

• Delivered a complete, end-to-end interactive learning experience 

• Demonstrated how system-driven design can reinforce player learning and engagement 

Key Contributions

• Built initial world framework, including environment setup and player movement integration 

• Implemented particle systems (blizzard and smoke) to enhance environmental immersion 

• Applied full-screen shader effects to improve visual presentation 

• Integrated background music to support overall player experience 

Outcome

• Delivered a functional interactive environment showcasing optimized rendering and visual effects 

• Strengthened understanding of game development pipelines and real-time visual systems