Thea Sea - Game Programmer | Software Developer
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About Me
I am a dedicated and versatile individual known for being an avid team player and having an approachable demeanor. I have an open mind for learning and consistently strive to exceed expectations, bringing a strong work ethic and a quick ability to grasp new skills. Setting myself apart from my peers, I am characterized by my adaptability, flexibility, initiative, and resilience, making me a fast learner who can seamlessly integrate into new challenges.
Objective
To obtain a challenging software developer position in a dynamic and innovative organization where I can use my technical and analytical skills.
I am currently looking for an 8-month credit-bearing internship as part of my University's Work-Study Programme.
Internship Start Date: 2 Sep 2024
Internship End Date: 11 Apr 2025
Projects
Editor Lead, Year 3 GAM300 Software Engineering Project | 2023-2024
- Developed a 3D custom game engine with Vulkan Graphics API, SDL, and Assimp.
- Created the game editor interface using ImGui, including ECS, Editor Hierarchy, and ImGuizmo Scene Interaction.
- Worked on Asset Loader, Content Browser, and Editor Performance Profiler.
- Collaborated with UI and Audio Designers to implement UI, BGM, and SFX.
Procedural Content Generation Programmer, Year 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project | 2023
- Developed AI-generated house layouts based on user input.
- Co-authored a Wave Collapse function for generative AI.
- Managed project workflow with Figma and Trello.
- Utilized Unity as a game engine for the display of 3D models.
Gameplay Mechanics Lead, Year 2 GAM200 Software Engineering Project | 2022-2023
- Developed a 2D custom game engine, which was showcased at the IMDA Digital For Life Festival.
- Managed gameplay elements such as player physics, animated elements, and mouse events.
- Gained experience with serializing and deserializing game scenes with JSON files.
- Setup and utilized FMOD for game BGM and SFX.
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Sales and Product Pitching
- Research
Experience
Coding Instructor, The Lab Singapore | 2023-Present
- Facilitating project-based learning experiences that encourage students to work collaboratively to solve problems using robotics and coding via Lego SPIKE.
- Oversee daily operations of the center including planning coding curriculum.
Research Intern, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) Research Internship | 2019-2020
- Developed prototypes using Autodesk AutoCAD.
- Coded interactive electronic objects using Arduino.
- Troubleshooted and fixed prototype bugs.
- Cleaned and pre-processed data for research papers.
- Developed behavior trees for prototype AI.
Sales Brand Ambassador, SalesWorks | 2019
- Achieved Top 50 on SalesWorks International bulletin, amongst salespersons from Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- Facilitated B2B and B2C sales at Event Roadshows, representing companies such as Singtel, Dominos, and 88Tuition.
- Improved my pitching and product knowledge skills in order to improve sales figures.
- Learnt negotiation skills and interpersonal skills to build rapport with potential customers.
- Acquired Customer Service skills and conducted sales follow-ups.
Leadership and Accolades
- Vice-President of SIT Orientation | 2021-2022
- Edusave Good Progress Award | 2019
- Colours Award for Leadership | 2018
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation | 2021 – Present | DigiPen Institute of Technology
- Expected Graduation Date: September 2025
- GCE ‘A’ Levels | 2019 – 2020 | Eunoia Junior College
Contact
Reach out to me for Work opportunities, projects, and collaborations via Email at thea.sea@digipen.edu !
Connect with me on LinkedIn here!This website was coded from scratch by Thea using HTML and CSS.