GJ Tiquia - Portfolio💼
About Me
Filipino, born and raised in Hong Kong, now living in Canada.
Passionate in creating unique experiences through games, web apps and mobile apps. I just really love learning and solving problems creatively with others, bringing both value to projects and growth within teams.
"As an engineer, I solve real-world problems. As an artist, code is my canvas and creative output."
Projects
9Cat Saga
Co-op Multiplayer Mobile Game • Daytech HK Limited (9Cat Studio)
- Developed a top-down isometric 2D shooter game for mobile with real-time co-op multiplayer functionality
- Designed and implemented various multiplayer systems architecture to ensure smooth gameplay experience
- Established coding standards and best practices, ensuring software robustness and maintainability
- Migrated from a singleplayer desktop PC game to a co-op multiplayer mobile experience
- Created procedural map generation systems to increase game replayability
Snake 4D
Mobile Game • Personal Project
- Reimagined the classic Snake game as a four-dimensional minimalistic action arcade game
- Designed challenging gameplay that progressively introduces players to 3D and 4D movement mechanics
- Created an intuitive control system that makes complex 4D movement accessible on mobile devices
- Implemented a level progression system that increases difficulty as players advance
- Published to Google Play Store, maintaining a 4.0 rating with over 5,000 downloads
Chicken or the Egg? 雞先定蛋先？
Global Game Jam 2024 Entry • Game Jam
- A party game supporting up to 20 players under local connection
- Uses a web app on mobile for the game controller, accessed via a QR code in the beginnning of the game
- Randomly generated map on each playthrough
- Designed the interface and architecture for different powerups so that all programmers can work on different powerups at the same time
- Uses server configurations to support over-the-air (OTA) updates
My Little Plantlet
Global Game Jam 2023 Entry • Game Jam
- Developed a nurturing plant simulation game for Global Game Jam 2023
- Created an engaging gameplay experience focused on caring for and growing a virtual plant
- Implemented dynamic growth systems that respond to player interactions and environmental factors
- Designed visually appealing plant life cycles with responsive animation and state changes
- Collaborated with team members to complete the project within the 48-hour game jam constraints
Compensation Claims Calculator
Web Application • EC-PIN (PILnet)
- Developed a web application for calculating employees' compensation and personal injuries claims
- Collaborated closely with post-graduate lawyers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to design the calculator's structure and user experience
Interactive 360° Cinematic Experience
Unity Application • Binary Tree Studio / City University of Hong Kong
- Created immersive 360-degree cinematic experiences using Unity
- Integrated generative AI backend with Unity frontend for enhanced interactivity
- Developed cross-platform compatibility while ensuring application robustness
Math Planets
Unity Web Game • HKAHSS
- Built an interactive and educational web game for secondary school students using Unity
- Implemented seamless integration between the web frontend and Unity web frontend
Projects
9Cat Saga
Co-op Multiplayer Mobile Game • Daytech HK Limited (9Cat Studio)
- Developed a top-down isometric 2D shooter game for mobile with real-time co-op multiplayer functionality
- Designed and implemented various multiplayer systems architecture to ensure smooth gameplay experience
- Established coding standards and best practices, ensuring software robustness and maintainability
- Migrated from a singleplayer desktop PC game to a co-op multiplayer mobile experience
- Created procedural map generation systems to increase game replayability
Chicken or the Egg? 雞先定蛋先？
Global Game Jam 2024 Entry • Game Jam
- A party game supporting up to 20 players under local connection
- Uses a web app on mobile for the game controller, accessed via a QR code in the beginnning of the game
- Randomly generated map on each playthrough
- Designed the interface and architecture for different powerups so that all programmers can work on different powerups at the same time
- Uses server configurations to support over-the-air (OTA) updates
Compensation Claims Calculator
Web Application • EC-PIN (PILnet)
- Developed a web application for calculating employees' compensation and personal injuries claims
- Collaborated closely with post-graduate lawyers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to design the calculator's structure and user experience
Interactive 360° Cinematic Experience
Unity Application • Binary Tree Studio / City University of Hong Kong
- Created immersive 360-degree cinematic experiences using Unity
- Integrated generative AI backend with Unity frontend for enhanced interactivity
- Developed cross-platform compatibility while ensuring application robustness
Snake 4D
Mobile Game • Personal Project
- Reimagined the classic Snake game as a four-dimensional minimalistic action arcade game
- Designed challenging gameplay that progressively introduces players to 3D and 4D movement mechanics
- Created an intuitive control system that makes complex 4D movement accessible on mobile devices
- Implemented a level progression system that increases difficulty as players advance
- Published to Google Play Store, maintaining a 4.0 rating with over 5,000 downloads
My Little Plantlet
Global Game Jam 2023 Entry • Game Jam
- Developed a nurturing plant simulation game for Global Game Jam 2023
- Created an engaging gameplay experience focused on caring for and growing a virtual plant
- Implemented dynamic growth systems that respond to player interactions and environmental factors
- Designed visually appealing plant life cycles with responsive animation and state changes
- Collaborated with team members to complete the project within the 48-hour game jam constraints
Math Planets
Unity Web Game • HKAHSS
- Built an interactive and educational web game for secondary school students using Unity
- Implemented seamless integration between the web frontend and Unity web frontend
Talks
Online Multiplayer 101: The Building Blocks of MMOs
Game Dev Happy Hour HK • 2024
- Presented key concepts and techniques for creating multiplayer game systems
- Shared experiences from developing the multiplayer functionality for 9Cat Saga
- Covered networking fundamentals including client-server architecture and P2P models
- Demonstrated practical synchronization strategies for real-time multiplayer games
- Provided implementation tips for handling latency and ensuring consistent gameplay
Building Intelligent NPCs: A Crash Course on NPC AI
Game Dev Happy Hour HK • 2024
- Explored techniques for creating engaging and dynamic NPC behaviors in games
- Demonstrated progression from simple state machines to complex behavior trees
- Showcased methods for balancing AI complexity with performance considerations
- Presented strategies for designing NPCs that respond believably to player actions
- Shared implementation approaches that enhance gameplay without excessive CPU usage
Skills
Programming Languages
Technologies
Game Development
Professional Skills
Education
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering • 2018-2022
- First Class Honours
- Dean's Honour List
- Focus in Product Development and Manufacturing
- Minor in Computer Science. Courses in Game and Mobile App Development, Artificial Intelligence
- Team Captain of HKU Unmanned Aerial Systems Team, leading 30+ people in overseas competitions
- Executive Commitee Member of HKUSU Gospel Music Group
Hobbies
Music 🎵
Playing and composing music
Gaming 🎮
Playing and creating games
Basketball 🏀
Playing and watching games
Reading 📚
Books and articles
Coding 💻
Personal projects
Photography 📸
Capturing moments