Ava Ji Young Kim

Ava is a skilled Game Engineer with a strong background in programming and level design. She has a proven track record of delivering high-quality game client and server features, optimizing performance, and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

During her tenure at Immutable, Ava played a key role in building game client features and server functionalities, ensuring seamless interactions through network messages. She utilized agile methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to debug and enhance game performance. Ava also contributed to scoping, designing, and implementing software development kit (SDK) features, prioritizing a seamless cross-platform experience.

With her strong expertise in Unity, C#, and other related technologies, Ava made significant contributions as a Unity/C#/Gamedev Tutorial Writer at Zenva. She created written versions of over 800 programming videos, covering a wide range of topics such as game development, programming languages, and popular frameworks. Ava's tutorials were well-received and helped aspiring developers gain practical skills in game development.

Ava's professional journey also includes experience as a Graphics/Web Designer at GlobalMate, where she demonstrated her proficiency in HTML, CSS, Figma, WordPress, and multimedia content creation. She efficiently managed social media accounts, created engaging digital media content, and maintained and updated business websites.

Prior to her game development and design roles, Ava worked as an iOS Technical Support Tier 1 at Apple, providing technical assistance to customers and earning a promotion to a Tier 1 support role due to her exceptional performance.

Ava holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science, Advanced Science (Neuroscience), and a B.Eng/M.Biomed. She is currently pursuing her studies with a focus on leveraging technology to help individuals with mental/neurological disorders. Ava's educational background, combined with her passion for game development and empathy for others, drives her to create meaningful experiences that positively impact players' lives.

Throughout her career, Ava has acquired a diverse skill set, including Unity, C#, JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, and various software tools. Her proficiency in these areas allows her to approach game development holistically, ensuring a seamless blend of technical excellence and engaging gameplay.

Ava's dedication to the gaming industry, strong technical skills, and commitment to helping others make her a valuable asset to any game development team.