Chenyang Li
3+ years of software development experience building web applications, backend systems, and interactive software in academic, internship, and personal projects. Proficient in Python, Java Script, Java, C#, C++, HTML/CSS, SQL, and modern web technologies including React, Next. js, Node. js, and Django.
Experienced in full-stack web development, REST API integration, database management, debugging, automated testing, and writing clean, maintainable code using Git and Agile Scrum practices. Strong collaborator with experience working in Agile teams, communicating with clients, gathering requirements, documenting technical solutions, and delivering features on schedule.
Experience
Gameplay Programmer
Area 42 Game
Edmonton, AB
- Developed key game mechanics like the dialogue system and event sequencing manager to allow every member to add new content and stories to the game easily and fast.
- Built a strong foundation of the game structure, which decreases the frequency of changes to scripts and improves the convenience of maintaining the codebase
- Produced all audio elements including sound effects and background music, creating an engaging soundscape for players
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills by working as a core member of an interdisciplinary team with artists and writers to ensure that game ideas were appropriately executed.
- Secured $5,000 in funding from the Edmonton Screen Industries Organization and $20,000 for the Baby Ghost project as the first cohort in Alberta
Full-stack Developer
Skillcity Institute
Edmonton, AB
- Developed and integrated new website features such as a Deadline Calendar and a Creation/Submission System for assignments
- Polished the website from the last team by fixing more than 100 bugs in the original codebase to make the website more stable
- Collaborated with the scrum team of 5 people to set up weekly meetings and the timeline for development, while keeping in communication with the client to report updates and collect feedback
- Wrote development documents to keep tracking meeting notes, task status, and API details, which improves the efficiency of reviewing code and tasks
Web Developer
Zhongke Cloud Valley
Shanghai, CN
- Assisted the development team by accurately collecting data and maintaining 2 different databases
- Maintained the website by fixing bugs such as UI misalignment and image error display
- Integrated APIs to render data on the page and effectively handled errors
- Reported updates directly to the Supervisor and ensured that the final reports were effectively communicated and comprehensive
Education
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science
Relevant Coursework: CMPUT 195 - Introduction to Principles and Techniques of Data Science, CMPUT 301 - Introduction to Software Engineering, CMPUT 401 - Software Process and Product Management, CMPUT 404 - Web Applications and Architecture
Skills
PythonCC++JavaC#JavaScriptHTMLCSSSQLMyMongoDBReactNext.jsNode.jsDjangoGitDockerFirebaseVS CodePyCharmFigmaUnity3DTrelloMiroJiraSlackGitKraken
Projects
Social Distribution Web Application
Django, React, Python, JavaScript
Built a decentralized social platform (Diaspora-style) using Django and React with a team of 4 people • Implemented the frontend of profile, message board pages, post function, etc and integrated external API (YouTube, ChatGPT, Spotify) • Scripted unit testing for the software to automatically test functions and api, which maximizes the health of a software codebase
Android Online Event Check-in App
Android Studio, Java, Firebase, Figma
Developed an online event check-in app using Android Studio + Firebase as the database • Implemented functions such as event creation, geolocation tracking, notifications, etc • Designed UI/UX for the app using Figma and kept updating the layout according to the feedback, which significantly enhanced the readability and accessibility of the website • Implemented unit tests for the app and fixed over 100 bugs
Library Searching and Borrowing System
MySQL, Python
Implemented a system that allows users to check their current status, borrow a book, write comments, and pay for the library using Python and SQL queries • Scripted features that check updates in real-time to calculate the availability so users can easily know what their booking situation for all books
The Meaning of Auri (Word Puzzle Game)
Unity3D, C#, Trello
Co-developed the Unity-based word puzzle game selected for the Edmonton Screen Industries Office Trailhead Program • Attended industry conferences (GDX, GCC) and partnered with Baby Ghosts • Built main mechanics and UI/UX systems, post-processing, game audio (SFX & OST), etc • Performed QA testing and gameplay optimization which improved the stability and smoothness of game experience
StarCraft II AI Bot
C++, Visual Studio
Developed a StarCraft AI agent using strategic decision-making and combat logic with the server provided by the University of Alberta • Scripted for arranging armies on both the defending and attacking sides.
The bot would react differently according to the enemy’s action, and attacks the enemy’s base using 2-1-1 combining with 8 Marine SCV Rush strategy • Achieved 2nd place in the University of Alberta StarCraft II AI competition
Meowpheus (Story Driven Bullet Hell Game)
RPGMaker, JavaScript, Trello
Developed the story-driven bullet hell game using RPGMaker with a team of 6 people • Designed and implemented more than 5 different enemy AI and bullet patterns for all 4 levels, which essentially improved the fun and got numerous positive feedback • Collaborated deeply with artists and writers in the team to discuss the playtest feedback and the best way to improve the game experience • Nominated for the University of Alberta Game Development Award
Languages
English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent