Hi, I'm Stevin

Computer Science Student

About Me

That's me!

I'm Stevin, a CS student at UCF. Right now, I'm conducting research with the Institute of AI. I have a strong interest AI, Game Dev, and the Web.

My coding journey started back in 2017 on Roblox. I realized that I wanted to create video games instead of just playing them. Seeing millions of people play my game and watching friendships form across continents, people connecting through something I built, that's what drives me. Currently, I'm using Next.js and Python, but that same drive to create engaging experiences stays with me.

When I'm not coding, I'm usually creating new music on my bass guitar and saxophone. Switching between programming and music keeps my creativity fresh, sometimes the best solution to a coding problem comes to me while I'm working through a bass line. I love the community aspect of tech as much as the code itself, the willingness of developers to help each other, the collaborative nature of open-source, and the shared excitement when someone ships something cool.

Experience

Undergraduate Researcher at UCF Institute of Artificial Intelligence
Jan 2025 - Present

Undergraduate Researcher

@ UCF Institute of Artificial Intelligence

  • Developing machine learning models using Python and OpenCV for advanced image processing tasks.
  • Utilizing DigitalSreeni's image annotator to prepare and validate large-scale datasets for training.
  • Collaborating with research teams to improve model accuracy and efficiency in real-world scenarios.
  • Contributing to open-source tools for automated image analysis and data processing.
Frontend Developer at UCF SASE
Aug 2024 - Present

Frontend Developer

@ UCF SASE

  • Developing and maintaining the organization's website using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Implementing responsive and accessible UI components with Shadcn UI to enhance user experience.
  • Collaborating with the design team to translate Figma prototypes into functional web interfaces.
  • Optimizing website performance and SEO to increase visibility and engagement for members.
Game Developer at ABA Studios
Jan 2024 - Present

Game Developer

@ ABA Studios

  • Developed game experiences reaching 7,000+ concurrent players, over 600M+ visits, and $30K+ in revenue.
  • Engineered a high-performance architecture using React-Lua and Knit; integrated Zap to reduce event latency by 40%.
  • Oversaw the full development lifecycle, managing external 3D modelers and designers to deliver full-featured projects.
  • Drove one game to over 80M+ total plays through strategic updates and community engagement.