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I am Cheng Li, a passionate computer science student currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science at Washington University in St. Louis. I have a strong enthusiasm for software development and cloud technologies, with hands-on experience in building scalable multiplayer gaming platforms and developing user-centric full-stack web applications. I enjoy working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create seamless, high-performance systems that prioritize security and user experience. As a startup founder and software engineering intern, I have sharpened my skills in real-time WebSocket communication, API integration, and cloud deployment. I thrive in environments that challenge me technically and foster innovation, and I am constantly eager to learn and contribute to impactful projects in the tech space.…I am Cheng Li, a passionate computer science student currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science at Washington University in St. Louis. I have a strong enthusiasm for software development and cloud technologies, with hands-on experience in building scalable multiplayer gaming platforms and developing user-centric full-stack web applications. I enjoy working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create seamless, high-performance systems that prioritize security and user experience. As a startup founder and software engineering intern, I have sharpened my skills in real-time WebSocket communication, API integration, and cloud deployment. I thrive in environments that challenge me technically and foster innovation, and I am constantly eager to learn and contribute to impactful projects in the tech space.

Cheng Li

Game Developer, Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I am Cheng Li, a passionate computer science student currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science at Washington University in St. Louis. I have a strong enthusiasm for software development and cloud technologies, with hands-on experience in building scalable multiplayer gaming platforms and developing user-centric full-stack web applications. I enjoy working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create seamless, high-performance systems that prioritize security and user experience. As a startup founder and software engineering intern, I have sharpened my skills in real-time WebSocket communication, API integration, and cloud deployment. I thrive in environments that challenge me technically and foster innovation, and I am constantly eager to learn and contribute to impactful projects in the tech space.…I am Cheng Li, a passionate computer science student currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science at Washington University in St. Louis. I have a strong enthusiasm for software development and cloud technologies, with hands-on experience in building scalable multiplayer gaming platforms and developing user-centric full-stack web applications. I enjoy working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create seamless, high-performance systems that prioritize security and user experience. As a startup founder and software engineering intern, I have sharpened my skills in real-time WebSocket communication, API integration, and cloud deployment. I thrive in environments that challenge me technically and foster innovation, and I am constantly eager to learn and contribute to impactful projects in the tech space.

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I am Cheng Li, a passionate computer science student currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science at Washington University in St. Louis. I have a strong enthusiasm for software development and cloud technologies, with hands-on experience in building scalable multiplayer gaming platforms and developing user-centric full-stack web applications. I enjoy working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create seamless, high-performance systems that prioritize security and user experience.

As a startup founder and software engineering intern, I have sharpened my skills in real-time WebSocket communication, API integration, and cloud deployment. I thrive in environments that challenge me technically and foster innovation, and I am constantly eager to learn and contribute to impactful projects in the tech space.

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Work Experience

Founder at Lordence

August 1, 2025 - Present

Founded and engineered a scalable multiplayer game platform with real-time WebSocket communication supporting public/private rooms, responsive matchmaking, and continuous resource management. Optimized DragonflyDB workflows for high-performance matchmaking, ensuring efficient key lookups, atomic operations, and resilient error handling to synchronize gameplay events seamlessly. Built and deployed a production-ready gaming system on AWS using Docker, PM2, and NGINX, delivering seamless frontend-backend integration, responsive UI interactions, and strong security measures including CSP, HTTPS/TLS, and JWT.

Software Engineering Intern - Part Time at SuperIntro

January 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Assisted in developing Persona, a social connection platform to help people make friends by participating in code review and testing. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement advanced features, optimize application performance, and ensure seamless integration of backend APIs with user-focused frontend design. Actively developed and improved API calls to analyze user personality and preferences, storing data efficiently.

Software Engineering Intern - Part Time at Leasalytics

August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2025

Developed a dynamic full-stack web application using React, Node, and PostgreSQL to enable commercial real estate brokers to collaborate with customers by sharing lease data via an interactive interface. Worked closely with stakeholders, including realtors, to deliver a user-centric tool featuring seamless functionality and an intuitive interface.