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Hello! I’m Riva Zhang, a senior studying Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am detail-oriented, communicative, and quick to learn, with experience in Android mobile development, web development, and game programming. I enjoy collaborating on teams as well as tackling projects on my own, especially when they challenge me to think creatively. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical skills with empathy and clear communication, ensuring my projects are both functional and user-friendly.…Hello! I’m Riva Zhang, a senior studying Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am detail-oriented, communicative, and quick to learn, with experience in Android mobile development, web development, and game programming. I enjoy collaborating on teams as well as tackling projects on my own, especially when they challenge me to think creatively. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical skills with empathy and clear communication, ensuring my projects are both functional and user-friendly.

Riva Zhang

Game Developer, Web Developer, Front-End Developer, +2

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Hello! I’m Riva Zhang, a senior studying Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am detail-oriented, communicative, and quick to learn, with experience in Android mobile development, web development, and game programming. I enjoy collaborating on teams as well as tackling projects on my own, especially when they challenge me to think creatively. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical skills with empathy and clear communication, ensuring my projects are both functional and user-friendly.…Hello! I’m Riva Zhang, a senior studying Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am detail-oriented, communicative, and quick to learn, with experience in Android mobile development, web development, and game programming. I enjoy collaborating on teams as well as tackling projects on my own, especially when they challenge me to think creatively. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical skills with empathy and clear communication, ensuring my projects are both functional and user-friendly.

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Hello! I’m Riva Zhang, a senior studying Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am detail-oriented, communicative, and quick to learn, with experience in Android mobile development, web development, and game programming. I enjoy collaborating on teams as well as tackling projects on my own, especially when they challenge me to think creatively. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical skills with empathy and clear communication, ensuring my projects are both functional and user-friendly.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Unity Game Developer at Independent Projects

October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Developed a first-person narrative mystery game in Unity using C#, applying modular, object-oriented design and reusable scripts to support clean architecture and future expansion. Designed a diegetic journal system with page animations and UI state coordination. Implemented coroutine-driven gameplay systems to ensure smooth execution and polished player experience.

Android App Developer at Independent Projects

April 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Implemented local persistence with Shared Preferences and Firebase; built 5 interactive screens (login, gacha, pet, settings, ads) featuring tailored Android UI components for clear and accessible gameplay. Applied MVC architecture to separate game logic, UI, and data, improving code organization and scalability.

Web Developer at Independent Projects

March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Developed an interactive storytelling website to visualize walkability factors across U.S. neighbourhoods. Engineered map-based data visualizations with D3.js for intuitive exploration and comparison. Leveraged Google Maps API to enable visual exploration and contrast across cities; added interactive tooltips for on-demand data insights.

Web Developer (Hackathon Project) at Tianyi Dance Hackathon Team

October 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated in a four-person team in a 24-hour hackathon to develop a dance team website, securing 2nd place for Best UI/UX. Built pages including member directory, dance showcase, costume order, and contact, with dynamic UI elements that improved accessibility and reduced navigation time.

Command Line Shell Developer at Independent Project

November 1, 2023 - Present

Built an interactive shell supporting core commands, job control, background tasks, and I/O redirection. Implemented process management via fork and job structures to create and track active processes; enabled background execution and file redirection for concurrent, flexible command handling.