Shiyang Ao

Shiyang Ao has extensive experience in game development, currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Respawn Entertainment since May 2017, where responsibilities include gameplay and AI programming for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Prior to this, Shiyang Ao worked as a Game Programmer at 2K Games China from December 2010 to July 2014, focusing on porting popular titles like NBA2K12 and NBA2K13 to the iOS platform, as well as developing the iOS-specific control schemes and optimizing graphics. Earlier experience includes a role at Kritical Point Studio from October 2007 to December 2008, where work involved programming for MMO titles using OGRE and Torque Game Engine. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Development from Full Sail University (2015-2017) and studies at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics from 2005 to 2010.