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I am Lance Cole, a passionate software developer and artist with a Bachelor of Computer Science and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science combined with Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I thrive on taking part in big projects and enjoy being the integral glue that keeps a team cohesive and productive. My expertise lies primarily in C++ and Rust, but I also have varied interdisciplinary experience spanning web and software development, AR/VR, game design, and UI/UX. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've collaborated in cross-functional teams and led technical developments on innovative projects, integrating technical functionality with creative design. I am a flexible learner with sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a knack for quickly adapting to new technologies and languages, always eager to contribute to meaningful and creative technical solutions.…I am Lance Cole, a passionate software developer and artist with a Bachelor of Computer Science and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science combined with Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I thrive on taking part in big projects and enjoy being the integral glue that keeps a team cohesive and productive. My expertise lies primarily in C++ and Rust, but I also have varied interdisciplinary experience spanning web and software development, AR/VR, game design, and UI/UX. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've collaborated in cross-functional teams and led technical developments on innovative projects, integrating technical functionality with creative design. I am a flexible learner with sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a knack for quickly adapting to new technologies and languages, always eager to contribute to meaningful and creative technical solutions.

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I am Lance Cole, a passionate software developer and artist with a Bachelor of Computer Science and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science combined with Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I thrive on taking part in big projects and enjoy being the integral glue that keeps a team cohesive and productive. My expertise lies primarily in C++ and Rust, but I also have varied interdisciplinary experience spanning web and software development, AR/VR, game design, and UI/UX. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've collaborated in cross-functional teams and led technical developments on innovative projects, integrating technical functionality with creative design. I am a flexible learner with sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a knack for quickly adapting to new technologies and languages, always eager to contribute to meaningful and creative technical solutions.…I am Lance Cole, a passionate software developer and artist with a Bachelor of Computer Science and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science combined with Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I thrive on taking part in big projects and enjoy being the integral glue that keeps a team cohesive and productive. My expertise lies primarily in C++ and Rust, but I also have varied interdisciplinary experience spanning web and software development, AR/VR, game design, and UI/UX. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've collaborated in cross-functional teams and led technical developments on innovative projects, integrating technical functionality with creative design. I am a flexible learner with sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a knack for quickly adapting to new technologies and languages, always eager to contribute to meaningful and creative technical solutions.

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I am Lance Cole, a passionate software developer and artist with a Bachelor of Computer Science and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science combined with Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I thrive on taking part in big projects and enjoy being the integral glue that keeps a team cohesive and productive. My expertise lies primarily in C++ and Rust, but I also have varied interdisciplinary experience spanning web and software development, AR/VR, game design, and UI/UX.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I’ve collaborated in cross-functional teams and led technical developments on innovative projects, integrating technical functionality with creative design. I am a flexible learner with sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a knack for quickly adapting to new technologies and languages, always eager to contribute to meaningful and creative technical solutions.

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Work Experience

Code Refactoring Collaborator at Processing Foundation | Example Codebase Refactoring Project

December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025

Collaborated remotely on team reviews of p5.js code examples focusing on accessibility, functionality, documentation, and usability. Suggested and implemented code refactoring while meeting set review quotas under tight deadlines.

Developer / Project Lead at Memory Palace ++ Warden Doctor

December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025

Led a cross-disciplinary installation art project involving cables.gl, VLC/OBS, and cross-device communications between mobile, Arduino/Espruino, and multiple PC devices over OSC/RTSP/Serial. Assisted in costume design and technology integration, while coordinating documentation, mockups, storyboarding, and presentations.

Developer / Technical Lead at Food Quality Project, University of Illinois at Chicago

December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025

Led technical implementation of functionalities integrating Unity 3 with various design tools and UIC's CAVE2 hybrid VR environment within a cross-disciplinary CS + Design team. Collaborated on project design, technical milestones, and technical presentations culminating in a final exhibition involving IBM representatives.

Secretary / Custodian at LMC Company, LLC.

January 1, 2007 - Present

Maintained secretarial duties for sensitive corporate and personal documents. Facilitated landlord-client interactions primarily related to payment collection. Participated in renovation and custodial upkeep of an apartment.