hello, i'm ramy zhang | 嗨,我是张佳楠
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who is ramy zhang?

my motivation & purpose

a bit about me

basics.

i'm a 2024 new grad from the university of toronto, with a double major in computer science and cognitive science! i'm currently working with public sector clients at CGI as a software developer intern. i spent most of my time in my undergrad developing games and leading pro bono software projects for non-profits.

in the past, i interned as a founder's associate at opal; a software developer at U.CASH; as well as a business technology analyst at deloitte.

games.

i played all kinds of wacky MMOs on the early 2000s internet as a kid, but didn't get deeper into gaming until university. i fell in love with how devs craft satisfying yet challenging experiences through carefully designed mechanics, tuned to perfection - a real labour of love!

a couple of years ago, i started making games with friends, experimenting with different engines and even building my own in C++ and SDL2. my dream is to create games that will delight, comfort, and immerse generations of players.

you can find some of my projects on my itch.io page. i am currently looking for full-time junior opportunities in games - if you are hiring a developer, please contact me via any of the links here!

music.

when i was 11, i began singing in vocal competitions, winning both national and international awards; being so young, my self-identity as a musician became quite twisted. i decided to take more control and began writing and producing my own music instead.

nowadays, in my free time, i work on making music for my personal artist project and also perform as the lead vocalist of an incredible band, called the DMC. i've played in venues across north america and china.

music has kept me company through all of the highs and lows of my life, and i know i'll continue to treasure it throughout my remaining years.