Tae Young Yeon

+82 (10) 6600-2755 dusxodud98@snu.ac.kr

Hello there! I am Tae Young Yeon, Game Developer, HCI Enthusiast. At Seoul National University's HCI Lab, I've pioneered advancements in Ubiquitous Computing, Human-AI interaction, and immersive VR/AR experiences. My practical expertise is showcased through my leadership at Awesomepiece, where I managed game services for 110,000 concurrent users. My journey represents a harmonious blend of cutting-edge research and industry application.

2D Dotted Character from Awesomepiece

This is my 2D dotted character from Awesomepiece :)

Currently Working On

VR Meeting

Effective Status Representation in VR Meetings

Advised by Professor Youngki Lee

In the realm of virtual reality (VR) meetings, real-world objects and actions often aren't easily recognizable by computer or VR mechanics. This can lead to motions, such as drinking water or eating cookies, appearing somewhat bizarre or unnatural in the virtual space. My current work focuses on addressing this challenge by considering both privacy and actuality. The goal is to enhance the VR experience by making these motions appear more realistic and natural, while also ensuring user privacy.

Activity Recognition with Apple Watch

Activity Recognition from Acoustic Data with Apple Watch

Advised by Professor Karan Ahuja

This project utilizes the Apple FastVit model to recognize user activity on low-performance devices like Apple Watch. It aims to accurately determine user actions by processing audio data, setting the stage for the integration of IMU sensors to enhance activity detection precision. The final purpose is to achieve a multifaceted recognition system that interprets user activity with high accuracy while addressing the constraints of device performance and battery life.

Experience

Undergraduate Research Intern

HCI Lab, Seoul National University

Engaged in cutting-edge HCI research and had the privilege to volunteer at the 2023 PacificVis conference.

March 2023 - Present

Research Assistant

Real-Time Ubiquitous System Lab, Seoul National University

Contributed to the development of an AI model for mental health diagnosis based on learning behaviors. Worked with tools like React Native and TensorFlow for application development and data processing.

July 2023 - August 2023

Full Stack Game Developer

AWESOMEPIECE, Seoul, Korea

Managed robust game services for 3 years, reaching up to 100K concurrent users. Utilized a diverse tech stack including Java(Netty), C#(Unity), Python(Django), and MySQL on Google Cloud Platform. Developed a keen interest in UX and UI design.

September 2019 - February 2023

CUDA Engineer Intern

MindsLab, Pangyo, South Korea

Optimized Text-To-Speech (TTS) throughput using Python, CUDA, and Docker. Achieved significant speed enhancements in TTS with CUDA MPS. Created a Python-based profiler for model performance assessment.

July 2019 - August 2019

Education

Seoul National University, Computer Science of Engineering, B.S.

Expected Graduation: February 2024 (Overall GPA: 3.52/4.00)

Math Courses:

  • Calculus 1 (A0)
  • Calculus 2 (A+)
  • Statistics (A+)
  • Introduction to Mathematical Analysis with practice 1 (A0)

Computer Science Courses:

  • Data Structures (ENG) (A+)
  • Electrical and Electronic Circuits (ENG) (A0)
  • Principles and Practices of Software (A0)
  • Hardware System Design (ENG) (A-)
  • Creative Integrated Design 2 (A0)
  • Data Communications (A0)

HCI-related Courses:

  • Psychology of Interpersonal Relations (A+)
  • Human-Computer Interaction (A+)
  • Artificial Intelligence and Law (A+)
Start Date: March 2017

Skills

Programming Languages:

C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, SQL

Frameworks and Libraries:

Tensorflow, Spring Boot, React-Redux, Django

Tools:

Unity, Git, LaTeX, Docker, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, MySQL, Jenkins

Highlighted Projects

AWESOMEPIECE Projects

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Zombie High School

Developed "Zombie High School," a 2D multiplayer action game, achieving over 10M+ downloads. Used Unity and Java Netty, introducing features like reconnect functionality for ranked games, dynamic controllers, and ride functions. Collaborated with the QA and graphics teams to facilitate balance adjustments and graphic tests, and addressed challenges in a multi-threaded live server, including deadlocks and other exceptions, all contributing to enhanced UX.

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King God Castle

Developed "King God Castle," an Auto Chess game, reaching 1M+ downloads. Introduced dynamic language-changing Unity UI elements to support global service, fixed in-game bugs, and ensured smooth Unity Animations. Led the development team, expanding the game to over 20 countries, utilized Google Firebase for extensive logging, and conducted in-game balance checks.

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Seoul National University Projects

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Story Adventurer

Developed an automated fairy tale generator for the Introduction to HCI class. The project allows story creation with selectable branches and offers an option to download stories as PDF. Experienced the full phase of a typical HCI study, including basic user study.

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Non-linear Image Processor with LG Innotek

Engineered a PCB board defect detection module for LG Innotek. The project received recognition for algorithm optimization that surpassed field efficiency and was presented to the head of the semiconductor department.

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BridgeUS

Contributed to a K-pop clothing e-commerce platform using TypeScript (Frontend), Python (Backend), React-Redux, Django, MySQL, and Amazon Web Services. Primarily acted as a backend developer, implementing a machine learning-based recommendation algorithm. View the project on GitHub.

Awards

Seoul National University Academic Excellence Scholarship

2017 - 2023

Awarded for high academic performance and consistent excellence in studies.

Writing Competition - Military Manpower Administration for Industrial Technical Personnel

2021 - 2022

Received the Excellence Award in 2022 and the Encouragement Award in 2021 for outstanding contributions and writings.