Bernice Anne W. Chua

Bernice Anne W. Chua has a diverse work experience in the field of video game development and programming. Bernice Anne W.'smost recent position was as a Gameplay Engineer at Wave, where they were responsible for programming interactions for interactive virtual concerts and troubleshooting and debugging any bugs that arose. Prior to this, they worked at Project Beanstalk as a Lead Gameplay Programmer, UX/UI, and Tools Integration Engineer. In this role, they programmed, iterated, and tested the core mechanics and game logic of an RPG called "Heart To Heart" and created the UX/UI based on a design document. Bernice Anne W. also evaluated and integrated various tools to fit the project's needs.

Bernice founded and worked as a Videogame Developer at Chua Productions, an indie video game startup. In this role, they conceptualized ideas for video games, programmed them using C# and Unity, and handled tasks such as UI/UX design, art direction, sound design, and QA. Bernice Anne W. also worked on games for desktop and mobile platforms, including virtual reality and augmented reality/mixed reality games.

Additionally, Bernice has experience working with Girls Make Games as a Tech Lead, Camp Counselor/Instructor, and Tech Support. Bernice Anne W. supported instructors and students with technical issues during the Girls Make Games Fellowship program and later became a Camp Counselor/Instructor for a specific group of students. Bernice Anne W. also worked as a Tech Support for Girls Make Games.

Bernice has had roles as a Level Designer and Game Programmer at Portal's Edge and as a Volunteer Game Programmer at Virtual World Arcade, where they programmed features and mentored newer individuals. Bernice Anne W. also worked as a Freelancer, providing consulting services and working on projects such as a marine biology virtual reality simulator and an automated hotel concierge using Pepper the Robot.

Earlier in their career, Bernice held positions as a Software Engineer at Pronto.ai, where they created video games for autonomous truck AI and worked on 3D modeling, level design, programming, and ROS-integration. Bernice Anne W. also worked as a Software Developer Apprentice at Dev Bootcamp, where they implemented object-oriented programming principles, test-driven development, and coding in various languages and frameworks.

Overall, Bernice Anne W. Chua has a strong background in video game development, programming, UX/UI design, and project management. Bernice Anne W. has worked on a wide range of projects, from indie games to virtual reality experiences, and has demonstrated their skills in programming, troubleshooting, and teamwork.

Bernice Anne W. Chua began their education journey in 2001 at City College of San Francisco, where they focused on acquiring the transfer requirements for UC Davis. In 2004, they enrolled at the University of California, Davis, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Geographic Studies. During their time at UC Davis, they also studied Geography/Geographic Information Systems.

In 2009, Bernice attended City College of San Francisco again, this time taking classes in Java, Ruby, Perl, Discrete Math, and Physics (Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism). Bernice Anne W. obtained the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) certification in April 2009 from the State of California.

In pursuit of their interest in software development, Bernice attended Dev Bootcamp in 2015, where they completed a program in Full Stack Web Development. Later that year, they also gained a certification in Software Development from freeCodeCamp.

Additionally, Bernice holds certifications from CompTIA - The Computing Technology Industry Association. Bernice Anne W. obtained the A+ certification in December 2010, the Network+ certification in April 2011, and the Linux+ certification in December 2012.