Juliana Soranno | Developer Portfolio

About Me

About Me

Juliana Soranno

As a Full Stack Engineer with a unique background in video games and technical design, I've spent four years refining my skills in Web3 and AI technologies. Based in New York City, I specialize in building responsive user interfaces with Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. I played a key role in developing a cutting-edge blockchain application that scaled to 30,000 users. This sharpened my ability to quickly master new technologies and deliver under pressure. I thrive in dynamic teams, optimizing user experiences and driving success.If you're interested in collaborating on challenging projects or discussing the latest in technology, I'd be happy to connect.

Resume

Juliana Soranno

New York, NY

Work Experience

Game Engineer — Hometopia

Oct 2024 — Present

Designed and implemented UI/UX elements and menu systems in Unity for Hometopia, including an in-game screenshot tool that allows players to capture and share their creations to their portfolio and Steam profile.

Integrated features such as post-processing settings, field-of-view settings, pop-ups, menus, buttons, toggles, search fields, animations, download systems, and save-to-portfolio systems to optimize interface performance and polish user workflows, contributing to Hometopia's successful Early Access front-page feature on Steam.

Unity

Figma

Frontend Engineer — Everyrealm

Jan 2024 — July 2024

Architected and maintained the front end of Everyworld, a high-performance Web3 application serving 30,000 active users, using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Zustand, and Tailwind CSS.

Executed comprehensive testing, debugging, and deployment of a dynamic codebase with numerous evolving features, ensuring seamless adaptation and continuous improvement using GitHub for version control and Vercel for deployment.

Translated complex Figma designs into responsive, reusable React components, integrating features like account settings, crypto wallet connection, home pages, landing pages, profile pages, pop ups, and player tier/badge systems.

Collaborated with backend developers to integrate AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway, significantly boosting application performance and scalability.

React

Next.js

TypeScript

TailwindCSS

Zustand

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

Coding Teacher — Penguin Coding School

Aug 2022 — April 2023

Instructed classes of 2-25 students at 4 different expertise levels in Python, Lua, JavaScript, and Scratch

Created custom lesson plans at varying experience levels based on student interests

Python

Lua

JavaScript

Scratch

Management

Leadership

Instructing

New York University — Tandon School of Engineering

Sept 2019 — April 2023

Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Game Engineering

Dean's List 2023

Design & Analysis of Algorithms

Game Development

3D Animation

Artifical Intelligence

Motion Capture

Operating Systems

Software Engineering

My Skills

Game Engineering

Unity 2D/3D

Unreal Engine

Godot

Adobe PhotoShop

Web Development

React

TypeScript

TailwindCSS

JavaScript

HTML 5

Python

C++

Motion Capture

Autodesk MotionBuilder

OptiTrack

Motive

Recent Projects

Hometopia

Game Engineer

The ultimate game for builders. Build your dream home with Hometopia’s powerful tools and realistic graphics. Collaborate with friends or build solo as you turn your creative vision to life. Build houses, neighborhoods, and entire cities.

Luckyworld is an exciting new addition to the Everyworld ecosystem, designed to offer players additional token utility where they can play custom real-money casino games by betting (and winning!) $EVERY.

A dynamic platform showcasing immersive digital experiences and Web3 innovations. EveryWorld integrates cutting-edge technologies to create engaging virtual environments and interactive applications, highlighting a commitment to exploring the future of digital worlds.

Library Management App

Full Stack Engineer

An ongoing project, the Library Management App lets users manage their book collections with full CRUD functionality. Search for books via the Google Books API, add them to your library, track favorite and completed books and securely log in using OAuth integration.

Motion Capture Developer & Technical Designer

Ember Point is a combat-focused, third-person action game. Play as a disgraced defector from a militaristic mega-corporation, Gravitus, who is stuck cleaning up the terrible mess his former employers left behind — all while wielding a top-secret “cure” for a gruesome disease.

Motion Capture Developer

A fast-paced motion capture film about a hacker who navigates a virtual reality world to steal classified data while evading pursuers in the real world. The film blends high-tech heists with intense chase sequences, leaving audiences wondering if the hacker can outsmart his enemies and survive.

A Sudoku puzzle solver designed using the backtracking algorithm to efficiently solve even the most difficult puzzles. This project highlights algorithmic problem-solving skills by exploring all potential configurations to find valid solutions.

A 2D top-down heist game where you control a thieving cat, navigating a witch’s lair to steal valuable items. Use agility and strategy to evade guards and traps as you plan your daring escape.

Narrative Designer and Game Artist

A visual-novel horror game where you play as a mysterious frog with no memory, navigating an eerie village that feels hauntingly familiar. Uncover dark secrets, solve puzzles, and confront forgotten memories to survive the sinister atmosphere surrounding shadowy frogs and unravel the chilling truth.

As a human disguised as a rat, you infiltrate a rat colony beneath the city to thwart their activities. Using time management and inventive puzzle-solving, navigate a subterranean world and uncover the surprising effects of new urban policies.

Motion Capture Developer

Two individuals engage in a visceral battle to the death. As the conflict unfolds within a stunningly detailed environment, the film encapsulates the raw power, tension, and ultimate fate of these combatants in a brief yet gripping cinematic experience.

Lead Frontend Developer

A sleek, dashboard-style system designed to optimize food pantry operations. It efficiently manages inventory, tracks donations, and coordinates distributions, simplifying administrative tasks and boosting overall efficiency.

Testimonials

Virgina Wu

Full Stack Engineer at Everyrealm Inc.

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Juliana at Everyrealm, where she was one of the main front-end contributors to our web app, Everyworld, which serves over 30k users. Juliana's ability to quickly master our tech stack — Next.js, TypeScript, Zustand and Tailwind CSS — was truly impressive. Juliana worked on all aspects of the web app, from onboarding and account settings to connecting multiple social accounts and building reusable components. Her expertise in creating beautiful, responsive UIs significantly enhanced our user experience.Beyond her technical skills, Juliana's positive attitude and collaborative approach made her a vital team member. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure our project's success, sharing her knowledge and supporting her colleagues. I highly recommend Juliana as a frontend engineer. Her quick learning, technical expertise , and teamwork make her an exceptional asset to any team.

Oğuzhan Yangöz

Full Stack Engineer at Everyrealm Inc.

Juliana and I worked together in the engineering team at Everyrealm, where we collaborated to build multiple products. She was always on top of her tasks and extremely reliable, delivering work in the best possible way. One of the most impressive traits of Juliana as a colleague is her ability to learn and adapt quickly, reaching an independent working knowledge of any concept or stack in a very short time. She is highly proficient in Next.js/React, Tailwind, and implementing complex UI components under tight deadlines. Besides her technical skills, Juliana is highly communicative, very friendly, and super fun to work with, thanks to her lively personality. She has a great professional attitude, and it has been a fantastic experience working with Juliana at Everyrealm!

Contact Me

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ArtStation

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