I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Interactive Multimedia at the College of New Jersey. My journey into coding began in the 5th grade with Scratch, where I developed simple games, including a clicker game called Penguin Clicker. These early experiences sparked my passion for programming and game design.
In my freshman year of high school, I attended an ID Tech summer program where I learned Unity. This milestone opened the door to participating in game jams—time-limited game development competitions. I’ve now participated in 18 game jams, pften collaborating with my best friend, who handled the art while I focused on coding. One of our games placed 6th out of 70 entries and was even played by a streamer with 14,000 followers, a moment that truly validated our efforts.
At the College of New Jersey, I’ve continued my game development journey as part of the Game Design Club. Together with other students, I co-created a Beat-’em-Up game and a 2D platformer where you have to fight sketch monsters using a pencil as a sword. I look forward to contributing to even more innovative projects in the future.