Beili Yin

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Experience

Online Programmer (Permenant Full-time)

Brass Lion Entertainment - A Game Company

Developed an item migration tool, optimizing item management by 96%.

Created server log download tool reducing QA bug reporting time by 95%.

Implemented a matchmaking system and data timer for server-side requests

Supported Character Creation group with essential online features.

Delivered various live-ops features for enhanced game operations.

Skills: C++ · Azure PlayFab · Microsoft Azure · Unreal Engine · C# · .NET Framework

July 2024 - Present

Organizer (Volunteer)

Women Game Jam Canada - A Non-profit Organization

My contribution is 3 hours / week outside of my full-time work
Responsible for social media content and management.
Responsible for parntership and sponsorship.

Skills: Social Media · Communication

May 2024 - Present

Back End Engineer (Contract Part-time)

CouchCore Games - A Queer Owned Indie Game Studio

One-month contract.
Co-op multiplayer features for an Unreal project.
Migrate blueprint logic to C++, improve and adjust existing gameplay logic for multiplayer.
Steam SDK intergration.
Assist on any programming needs.

Skills: Unreal Engine · C++ · plastic scm · Steam SDK

March 2024 - April 2024

Back End Engineer / Business Strategist (Volunteer)

Froglet Games - A Mobile Game Company

Engineered in-game user authentication, leaderboard, and in-game economy.
Managed telemetry and Unity Engine upgrades.
Under the mentorship of former Senior Director of Engineering at Roblox.

Skills: Unity · Microsoft Azure · C# · Data Analysis · Azure PlayFab · Firebase · Git

September 2023 - June 2024

Generalist Programmer / Level Designer (Volunteer)

Studio Jojo - A Game Jam Team

WWorked as Generalist Programmer on prototyping, gameplay, animation and UI.
Worked on the game's Level Design.
Did Code reviews and bug fixes.
Built the game for multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, WebGL).
Wrote technical documents and devlogs.

Skills: Unity · C# · Git

June 2023 - September 2023

Tools Engineer Intern (Internship Full-time)

Rec Room - A VR Multiplayer Online Game Company

Made in-house game build download tool, decrease build download time by 70%
UI features support

Skills: Microsoft Azure · Unity · Jenkins · Full-Stack Development · Azure DevOps · C#

January 2023 - May 2023

MLOps Engineer Intern (Internship Full-time)

PointClickCare - A Cloud-based Healthcare Software Provider

MLOps data pipeline feature support

Test cases for MLOps data pipeline

Monitor security vulnerability

Skills: Jenkins · Python · Machine Learning · Java · Natural Language Processing (NLP) · Microsoft SQL Server · Terraform

January 2022 - May 2022

Software Engineer (Permenant Full-time)

Hubei Xinyegang Co., Ltd. - A Special Steel Producer

Responsible for the submission and maintenance cycle, the system maintenance itself and its review and analysis.

Evaluate requests for system and process changes including data for necessary updates.

Support external training activities including creation, presentation and coordination of training.

Participation of finance and accounting systems projects from inception to go live and post production support using C#, Oracle and internal system framework.

Building new capabilities and implementing new modules.

Skills: C# · PL/SQL · Databases · SQL · Oracle Database

July 2012 - February 2020

Gaming Content Editor (Contract Part-time)

Gamecores - A Gaming Social Media Company

Responsible for news, translations, previews, reviews and retrospectives, mostly major western RPG titles;

Chronicled several biographies and conducted interviews for outstanding game developers;

Completed English gaming news and article translation with high quality and efficiency;

Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Skills: Social Media · Gaming News · Gaming Journalist · Translation · Content Editing · Gaming

September 2018 - September 2019

Quality Assurance Engineer (Internship Full-time)

VanceInfo Creative Software Technology Ltd. - An IT Outsourcing Company

Work on helping develop standards for the department.

Documenting how systems work and analyzing the state of the system.

Learn to write, execute and manage test cases using C# in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Process documentation, workflows, process improvement, and help build standards.

Skills: C#, Microsoft Dynamics CRM

November 2011 - April 2012

Projects

Cosmic Shore

My contribution: Developed and optimized core backend systems for in-game authentication, leaderboards, and the in-game economy, ensuring seamless integration and performance. Led telemetry management and Unity Engine upgrades to enhance game stability and analytics. Gained valuable mentorship from a former Senior Director of Engineering at Roblox, refining technical expertise and strategic problem-solving skills.

Tech Stack: Unity · Microsoft Azure · C# · Data Analysis · Azure PlayFab · Firebase · Git · Databases · SQL

The Order of E.L.F

My contribution: Implemented in-game countdown and end-game logic, ensuring smooth gameplay transitions. Developed a player data save system for persistent progress. Contributed to QA efforts, enhancing stability and performance.

Tech Stack: C# · Unity

VR Space

My contribution: Developed a locomotion prototype enabling seamless player navigation through real-world space in a procedurally generated gaming world. Designed and implemented realistic book physics simulation in VR, enhancing immersion and interaction.

Tech Stack: C# · Unity · XR famework

Book Recommender

A book recommender, which leverages the capabilities of a fine-tuned GPT-2 language model and Vision Transformer. Drawing insights from a diverse dataset of small-sized book covers and descriptions across thirty-three genres, we aim to provide unbiased and personalized recommendations.

Tech Stack: Python · Numpy · Pandas · Pytorch · Tensorflow · HTML · CSS · Javascript

Relic Revival Run - A Runner Game

My contribution: Co-designed and prototyped a 2D runner game for Game Work Jam, contributing to gameplay mechanics, animation, UI, and level design. Led level creation and refinement, ensuring engaging player experiences. Built, polished, and released the final game.

Tech Stack: C# · Unity · FMOD

Shadow Dungeon

A Self-taught coding and implementation for Online Subsystem replication from official Unreal documentation and Multiplayer Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 by Marco Secchi. Featuring a complete gameplay loop and animation synchronized in multiplayer context.

Tech Stack: C++ · Unreal Engine · Online Replication System · Epic Online SubSystem

Game Ranking App

A game ranking app based on React JS and ASP.NET WebAPI. A hobby and a code along project of mine.

Tech Stack: React JS, ASP.NET WebAPI, C#, Full-Stack

Portfolio Website

Welcome to my portfolio website, crafted from a Resume template by Start Bootstrap. With the aid of advanced bootstrap snippets and third-party animation plugins, this website by yours truly, showcasing my work in a captivating and engaging manner.

Tech Stack: PUG · SCSS · NPM · HTML · CSS · Javascript · Bootstrap · Typed · AOS

Bubble-Up!

Submission for Global Game Jam 2024. A bubble themed Tetris-like game where you rotate a central bubble to align incoming bubbles for achieving the highest score. My contributions are: UI programming, system tech design and programming.

Tech Stack: Unity 6, C#

Education

Lakehead University

Master of Science

Computer Science

September 2020 - May 2023

GPA: 3.86

Relevant Coursework:

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Pattern Recognition

Big Data

Natural Language Processing

Activities and societies:

A consistent volunteer for multiple campus events, clubs and departments.

Dalian Minzu University

Bachelor of Engineering

Software Engineering

September 2008 - July 2012

Relevant Coursework:

Linear Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, College Physics.

Fundamentals of Software Design, Fundamentals of Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Java Language, Data Structures and Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence Principles.

Linux and its applications, Operating System, Introduction to Database, Database and Information Management, Embedded Software, Software Quality Assurance and Testing, Software Engineering, Computer Organization and Architecture, Computer Network, Analysis and Design of Algorithms, Embedded Real Time Operating System, Software Analysis and Design, Software Engineering Integrated Design.

CET 4, CET6, College English, Elementary Japanese.

Skills

Programming Languages

Development Frameworks & Tools

Strengths

Open-mind to New Ideas
Love Constructive Feedback
Learning Effective Communication with Functional Teams
Strong Will & Thinking Outside Box

Interests

Fluffy BFF

Pets

Gaming For Live!

Games

Well of Wisdom

Books

Creative Source

Crafts

Love of Our Origin

Nature

Volunteer Works

Industry Advocate

Grads In Games

Improve the links between the games industry and education.
Educate young people on how to access the games industry by refining their employability.
Provide opportunities for young people to develop and present their skills to games industry professionals.
Promote a diverse range of young people as exceptional and essential future employees for games studios.
Support the growth and success of the games industry.

Sepbember 2023 - Present

Women in Games Ambassador

Women in Games

To support all women, those identifying as women, non-binary individuals and allies, no matter what stage they are in their career or life journey;
To empower people to challenge gender inequality and discrimination by providing a safe space to socially connect, and to exchange knowledge and perspectives to activate change;
To celebrate and showcase the work and talent of women throughout the sector and provide unique opportunities for our Ambassadors to contribute to: our events programme, Awards, initiatives and research projects.

July 2023 - Present

CHOICES Table Coach

Thunder Bay Counselling

Facilitating Group Sessions: responsible for facilitating group sessions within the CHOICES program, using the curriculum provided by the Thunder Bay Counselling Centre;

Supporting Participants: provide support and encouragement to program participants, both during group sessions and in one-on-one interactions;

Attending Training: attend training sessions offered by the Thunder Bay Counselling Centre to ensure that they are equipped to perform their roles effectively;

Maintaining Records: maintaining accurate records of program participation and progress;

January 2023 - April 2023

Community Volunteer

Roots to Harvest

Food Preparation: responsible for helping with food preparation, such as chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, or cooking meals;

Serving Customers: serve customers and explain the different meal options available;

Sorting Donations: help with sorting and organizing donated items;

Follow Food Safety Protocols: follow all food safety protocols, including proper handwashing, wearing gloves, and following temperature guidelines.

October 2022 - April 2023

Student Volunteer

Lakehead University Food Resource Center and Sustainability Office · International Enrollment Office · Nursing Association

Food Distribution: assist with the distribution of food to clients, including sorting, packing, and distributing food items;

Community Outreach: participate in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about the services provided by the Food Resource Center and recruit new volunteers;

Organizting and greeting event participants;

Event equipments safekeeping.

September 2022 - April 2023