ZIJUN XIAO
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
SKD
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated the introduction of game engines and optimized debugging for 10+ students, enabling polished demos in Unity.
Quality Assurance
Amazing Seasun Games
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Analyzed gameplay mechanics and identified over 30 bugs, enhancing user experience and gameplay quality.
Audit Intern
KPMG
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Facilitated over 10 financial audits by preparing paper work, testing controls, and analyzing data, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA06-2027
Master of Arts - Game Development
Savannah College Of Art And Design
Savannah, United States06.2025
Bachelor of Business - Finance
South China Normal University
GuangZhou, Guangdong06.2023
Skills
- Game Programming: C, C#, Python; Unreal Blueprints & Visual Scripting
- Game Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine (Gameplay systems, ARPG mechanics)
- Rendering & Graphics: Real-time rendering fundamentals, graphics pipeline, shaders
- System Design: Gameplay mechanics, system architecture, AI behavior trees
- 3D Math & Physics: Vectors, rotations, transforms, physics concepts for game engines
- 3D Art & Assets: Maya, Blender, Substance Painter & Designer (modeling, texturing)
- Version Control: Git, Perforce
- Collaboration: Proactive communicator, cross-disciplinary teamwork mindset
Websites
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
SKD
12.2023 - 06.2024
Quality Assurance
Amazing Seasun Games
08.2023 - 11.2023
Audit Intern
KPMG
06.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Arts - Game Development
Savannah College Of Art And Design
Master of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business - Finance
South China Normal University