About Me
Hey! I'm Ben, a dedicated and ambitious computer science student in my senior year at the University of Utah. With a passion for coding and problem-solving, I have gained extensive experience working with a variety of programming languages, including C++, C#, Python, Java, and SQL. Through my coursework and personal projects, I have honed my skills in developing efficient algorithms and creating robust software solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging my strong communication and teamwork abilities to contribute effectively to projects. As I continue to pursue my education, I am excited to apply my technical knowledge and practical experience to tackle new challenges and make a positive impact in the field of computer science.
Education
Major: Computer Science
Emphasis: Entertainment, Arts, and Engineering
Course Highlights
| Artificial Intelligence | Computer Organization | Computer Systems | Calculus 3 |
| Foundation of Data Analysis | Design Human Center Experience | Design Thinking | Database Systems |
| Traditional Game Development | Discrete Structures | Mobile App Programming | Asset Pipeline |
Projects
Clay Beats - Couch Co-op Rhythm Game (Blueprints, C++, Unreal Engine 5)
- Collaborated with a team of 32 developers to create a rhythm-based game in Unreal Engine 5.
- Designed and implemented several gameplay systems, including player interactions, camera mechanics, level transitions, and song selection.
- Contributed to the development of the options menu and settings functionality to enhance user experience.
- Performed performance optimizations increasing performance by 30%.
- Assisted with building and packaging the game for deployment, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms.
Phone Website (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) | Weather App | Music App | Calculator App
- Created an interactive phone interface website with multiple functional “apps” representing different websites I developed.
- Developed a weather app utilizing a third-party API to provide real-time weather information.
- Built a music app and a calculator app, each with interactive interfaces and functional backends.
- Developed a settings app to modify preferences and configurations, enhancing user experience.
Car Database Website (SQL, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Designed and created a relational database using MariaDB to efficiently store and manage extensive data on car makes, models, and specifications
- Implemented a custom RestAPI in Python that retrieved data from the MariaDB database and transformed it into a user-friendly JSON format
- Developed a dynamic website that fetches data from the API and presents it in an appealing and user-friendly manner, including specifications for each car model and images/3d models of each car
Scrappy - 2D Platformer (C#, Unity)
- A game made with a team of 7 in Unity using C#
- Implemented Scrum methodology for effective weekly meetings.
- Designed and implemented dynamic boss jumping mechanics and attacks.
- Engineered a robust checkpoint/respawn system for seamless gameplay.
- Developed a save/load system for player progress persistence.
- Enhanced user interface functionality for improved player experience.