Brian Mayeshiro

brianmayeshiro.github.io

brianmayeshiro@gmail.com

brianmayeshiro

brianmayeshiro

brianobryan

brianmayeshiro

Honolulu, Hawaii USA

Interests

Software Engineering , Game Development , Writing , Virtual/Augmented Reality , Data Science , Organization , Esports Broadcasting , Project Management

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Javascript, C#, HTML, CSS, SQL, PHP, Python, UNIX, Meteor, Prolog, NASM

Toolsets/OS: MacOS, Git/GitHub, Gnuplot, Windows, Unity, Bash, Matplotlib, Microsoft Visual Studio, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Sci-kit learn, Tweepy, pandas, scikit-learn, Jupyter Notebook

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science, Communicology (Speech) Minor

  • Algorithms (ICS 311)
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality (ICS 691)
  • Data Science Fundamentals (ICS 434)
  • Data Storage and Retrieval (ICS 321)
  • Data Structures (ICS 212)
  • Data Visualization (ICS 484)
  • Computing Ethics for Lab Assistants (ICS 390)
  • Calculus I (MATH 241)
  • Calculus II (MATH 242)
  • Intro to Computer Science I (ICS 111)
  • Intro to Computer Science II (ICS 211)
  • Discrete Mathematics I (ICS 141)
  • Discrete Mathematics II (ICS 241)
  • Operating Systems (ICS 332)
  • Software Engineering I (ICS 314)
  • Software Engineering II (ICS 414)
  • AI Programming (ICS 361)
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals (ICS 435)
  • Machine and Systems Programming (ICS 312)
  • Principles of Effective Public Speaking (COMG 251)
  • Group Decision-Making and Leadership (COMG 352)
  • Persuasion (COMG 364)
  • Message Processing (COMG 371)
  • Interpersonal Relations (COMG 381)
  • Political Communication (COMG 454)

2014 - 2019

Work

Programmer and Project Lead, White Tulip

brianmayeshiro.github.io/projects/White-Tulip

A 2D Puzzle Platformer about overcoming depression and PTSD programmed in Unity C#. Worked with an artist, composer, and writer

  • Implemented a gravity gun mechanic using an area effector 2D and scripted Vector2 lerp movements
  • Launched community campaign for journal entries about personal experiences with mental illness
  • Wrote scripts extending the Corgi Engine for puzzle reset, respawn, loading screen, ledge grab, saving, and AI
  • Extended Level and GUI Manager scripts to spawn a depression-related quote on player death

2016 - 2019

Teacher, Purple Maia Foundation

www.purplemaia.org

Co-Teacher

  • Assist in teaching high school students about game and web development (2x a week)
  • Taught using Unity C#, JS, HTML, CSS, GitHub, Stencyl, Piskel, MS Visual Studio, SteamVR and VRTK

2018 - 2019

Intern, Purple Maia Foundation

www.purplemaia.org

Teaching Assistant

  • Assist in teaching high school students web programming fundamentals with an intro to game dev tools (2x a week)
  • Taught using JS, HTML, CSS, GitHub, Stencyl, Piskel, and Phaser

2017 - 2018

Student Assistant, UH Manoa General Education Office

www.hawaii.edu/gened

  • Update and maintain General Education website (HTML)
  • Process confidential information about UHM courses into a database using Microsoft Access

2016 - 2017

Undergraduate Lab Assistant for ICS111, UH Manoa

www.ics.hawaii.edu

Assistant to the Teacher Assistant

  • Assist students in understanding fundamental programming skills using java
  • Conducted 2 lab sessions, quiz review, and held weekly 3-hour open lab for student help
  • Non-paid position for credit, part of ICS 390 teaching requirements

2016 - 2016

Activities

NAMI Walk Volunteer, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

www.nami.org

Supported NAMI Walk participants

2016

Professional organization involvement

  • President, ACM Manoa, Spring 2017 to May 2018
  • Professional Liaison, ACM Manoa, Spring 2016 to Spring 2017
  • Member, ACM Manoa, 2015-2018
  • Member, Grey Hats at UHM,2015-2018
  • Member, HOSA at UHM, 2014-2018

Awards

Best use of IOT ($1000), AT&T Hackathon Hawaii, 2017

Best M2X API ($500), AT&T Hackathon Hawaii, 2017

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship ($2000 total), Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 2017 and 2018

1st Place, Hawaii HOSA Prepared Speaking Competition, 2016

Top 10, National HOSA Prepared Speaking Competition, 2015

Competition based on a 5-minute speech; meant to test leadership and communication skills.

2nd Place, Hawaii HOSA Prepared Speaking Competition, 2015

2nd Place, Hawaii HOSA Prepared Speaking Competition, 2014

References

Available upon request