Hey, guys. 👋🏼
中文版請點這裡。
I’m a software engineer and game designer from Taiwan. I enjoy solving puzzles, advocating good design, working on cool projects, and obsessing over vivid and charismatic characters in works of literature, art, games, and animations.
📖 Education
I graduated from Cornell University with:
- a B.A. in Computer Science 🖥️, complemented by dual minors in Film 🎞️ and Game Design 🎮.
- an M.Eng. in Computer Science 🖥️.
▲ My class of 2020 missed out on a commencement ceremony due to Covid-19, so I made a video for the occasion instead.
📢 Languages
Mandarin Chinese is my native tongue. I’m also fluent in English, proficient in Japanese, and have a foundational understanding of Spanish.
I have over eight years of freelance translation experience, working with notable firms like Ulatus and CoAsia Electronics. I’ve also instructed over 30 students in standardized English tests, including the SATs, TOEFL, and TOEIC.
- TOEIC Score: 990/990 (May 2012)
- JLPT N1 Certification (August 2012)
- TOEFL Score: 114/120 (April 2013)
You can find my tutoring work resume here.
🖥️ Software Engineering
Sleepless nights untangling bug-infested spaghetti code notwithstanding, venturing into the vast landscape of Computer Science has thus far been a rewarding journey. I deeply value the capacity software engineers possess to turn ideas and concepts into tangible realities. The thrill of crafting something innovative never ceases to excite me.
🎮 Game Design
My ever-expanding Steam library is a testament to my gaming hobby, and I’ve unapologetically spent way too many hours hunting achievements. I’m a sucker for compelling storytelling, interesting mechanics, and captivating artwork. I relish the opporunity to work on projects that meld my Computer Science expertise with this love for gaming.
Some games I’d recommend in a heartbeat? Return of the Obra Dinn, Inscryption, Hades, Elden Ring, and Baldur’s Gate 3. I’m also a Riot Games fanboy, hardstuck Platinum in League of Legends and tryhard Masters in Legends of Runeterra.
▲ City of Light, a game I made in college - project details here
I’m currently working on a game with a friend, which we can hopefully release sometime in 2025.
🎞️ Film & Post-Production
I think film is very effective and versatile both as a visual and narrative medium. From age 12, I became interested in post-production and kinetic typography, teaching myself the fundamentals of Adobe Flash, Premiere, and After Effects. Media art classes I took at Cornell helped me understand the nuances of cinematic elements such as lighting, sound, and shot sequencing, deepening my appreciation for the intricate efforts that goes into the earlier stages of the production pipeline.
All videos linked throughout this page are produced by yours truly.
▲ Vlog: Attending the largest crypto conference in Japan
🎨 Art & Design
Two goals fueled my passion for art and design: 1) To banish Comic Sans from places where its appearance is most incongruous, and 2) to draw the anime protagonists whose brilliant complexions and heroic demeanors lingered in my dreams.
Now, as a creative hobbyist eager to refine my skills, I seek to deepen my understanding of perspective, color, and anatomy to enhance my graphic and character designs.
▲ Character Designs for Major Arcana Boys, a handrawn, original tarot card set.
💪🏼 Physical Exertion
On ocassion I compel myself to emerge from the secluded but comfortable walls of my room into the mysterious beyond. I enjoy jogging, hiking, and swimming. I have also tried my hand at gymnastics and pole dancing.
📩 Contact Me
Shoot me a message here. | email: pipwu101@gmail.com