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Norman Zhu

San Leandro,CA

Summary

Strong foundation in fundamental programming principles, primarily in C#, but experience with C, C++, Javascript, and Python.

Experience working with groups to scope and deliver programming projects (games) over a fixed timeline during undergrad at UCSC.

Often tutored team members and classmates on programming related subjects.

Work History

Data Entry

Completed data entry of customer orders into electronic systems in the processing department as a temp.

Tutor

Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

Freelance Artist

Worked with clients to complete character-centric illustrations for commission.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Game Design

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
06-2025

Skills

  • Adaptable nature
  • Growth mindset
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Digital illustration
  • Unity engine experience
  • C, C, C#, Python, Javascript experience
  • Google Spreadsheets experience
  • Japanese and Cantonese at a casual-beginner conversational level

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Japanese
Limited Working

Interests

  • I enjoy sketching and drawing character portraits, which functions as an outlet for my creativity and satisfies my drive for growth in my fields of interest
  • I like to participate in game jams, which exercises my creativity in a different capacity and functions as a timed exercise for my programming skills
  • Balancing out my indoor related interests and career focus, I enjoy a number of racket sports: tennis, pickleball, table tennis, and badminton, in order of interest Sometimes I like to go hiking with my dad

Timeline

Data Entry

Tutor

Freelance Artist

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Game Design

University of California, Santa Cruz
Norman Zhu