Nicholas Karalis | Software Developer

I'm Nicholas Karalis.

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Passionate self-starter with the drive to learn, develop, and optimize.

About

I am a Computer Science Undergrad Student at University of California, Riverside. I enjoy problem-solving and coding. Always strive to bring 100% to the work I do. I have worked on technologies like C++, Python, C#, .NET, MySQL, HTML5, CSS, Java, during my bachelor's. I have 6 months of professional work experience which helped me strengthen my experience in C++. I am passionate about developing complex applications that solve real-world problems impacting millions of users.

Languages: C++, C#, C, Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Libraries: PhysBAM, GTest, NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV
Frameworks: .NET, Node.js
Tools & Technologies: Git, AWS, Vulkan, DirectX, OpenGL

Looking for an opportunity to work in an engaging position, pushing me to not only refine my Software Engineering skills, but provide unforgetting experiences and personal growth.

Experience

Research under Dr. Craig Schroeder

QA Unit Tester

Developed unit tests for PhysBAM, a library first developed in Stanford, and in use by over 12 Ph.D students at University of California, Riverside.
Ensured quality code delivery through consistent meetings with Dr. Schroeder.
Utilized Fuzz Testing as well as both Interface and Functionality-Based testing methods.
Became familiar with contemporary physics simulation models, including Material Point Method (MPM) and Affine Point in Cell (APIC).
Tools: C++, GTest, PhysBAM

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 | Riverside, CA

Projects

                
Dual Contour Voxel Mesh
                  A Voxel System to create a dynamic mesh using procedural generation using the Dual Contour algorithm.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: C#, HLSL, Unity Engine

Procedural Planet Generation
                  A system for generating small-scale planets using procedural generation.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: C#, .NET, HLSL, Unity Engine
Equipped with a dynamic quadtree level-of-detail system for sequentially detailed terrain.
Uses Poisson Disc Sampling to generate foliage placement, including forests and ores.
Includes volumetric shaders for both atmospheric scattering and clouds.

Ballroom Battle Videogame
                  A 72 hour project as part of the Global Game Jam 2024.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: C#, Unity Engine, Wwise
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