Kenzo Code

 "In a time of destruction, create something." -Maxine Hong Kingston

Here are some examples of my past, current, and future projects.

https://github.com/MrKenz0

VIDEO POKER - JACKS OR BETTER

UNITY3D - C# - VISUAL STUDIO

March 2019 - Continuing my self learning of Unity3D and game design, I created a Video Poker game that implements the Jacks or Better card rules. The objective of the game is to obtain a five-card poker hand that contains at least a pair of Jacks or better. The game also includes a payout board along with an intuitive UI to place bets, hold cards, deal the next hand, and display winnings.

Technologies used include Unity3D, C#, and Visual Studio.

WEATHER VIEWER

C# - WPF - .NET - VISUAL STUDIO - ASP.NET CORE - MICROSERVICES - GOOGLE CLOUD PLATFORM

November 2018 - Using Google Cloud Tools for Visual Studio, I created microservices consuming the Google Places API and Dark Sky API. The location and weather results are then displayed in a WPF rendered interface. The weather data is populated based on a selected city name match. Weather results are then saved to a list of recently viewed cities. Climate icons were created using Syncfusion Metro Studio. The UI is inspired by several popular weather applications.

iDRUG BUDGET IMPACT MODEL

C# - XAMARIN FORMS - SYNCFUSION - .NET - VISUAL STUDIO FOR MAC

October 2018 - iDrug budget impact model for health economics and outcomes research. Cross platform mobile application using Xamarin Forms and Syncfusion controls. This application allows users to evaluate the budget impact of drug X versus comparable medical options. Detailed analysis of pharmacy costs, medical costs, market dynamics, budget impact, and demographic sensitivity are also available for presentation. The screenshots above replaces the customer’s drug name with the generic iDrug reference. The final release of the application is supported for both iPad Pro 12.9” and iPad Pro 10.5”.

I collaborated with 2 other developers on this project. My team contributions included R&D / proof of concept design along with custom UI creation and testing. Developed using Visual Studio for Mac, C#, .NET Framework, Xamarin Forms, and Syncfusion controls.

PROMOTION MANAGEMENT

C# - WINFORMS - DEVEXPRESS - .NET - T-SQL

2012 to Present - Using my past experience with building Promotion Management systems, I transitioned from C++ / MFC to C# / WinForms / WPF. I helped to create a modern version of a legacy application. This enterprise solution allows users to plan, forecast, and analyze campaigns, promotions, and events for retail advertisements.

A feature rich and highly configurable WinForms application using DevExpress controls, WPF, C#, .NET Framework, T-SQL, and Visual Studio. 

PROMOTION MANAGEMENT

VISUAL C++ - MFC - ODBC - SQL

2000 to 2011 - A legacy Promotion Management application developed during my early career as a software engineer. During this time I gained experience building Windows desktop applications, managing database systems, and creating custom UI controls.

Originally developed using Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC), ODBC API, and 3rd party data controls.

INHABITANT

UNITY3D - C# - VISUAL STUDIO

2013 to Present - "Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still. We have lingered long enough on the shores of the cosmic ocean. We are ready at last to set sail for the stars." - Carl Sagan

Inhabitant is an ongoing part-time game development effort. A space exploration world building game built using Unity3D, C#, and Visual Studio. My team contributions included UI design, game testing, and social media sharing.

DESTRUCTO ISLAND

UNITY3D - C# - VISUAL STUDIO

April 2017 - I participated in a game development event called, Ludum Dare 38. Collaborated with a friend to build a first person shooter game in 72 hours. The theme for Ludum Dare 38 was “A Small World”. For this theme, we chose to build a small island filled with combat drones. The purpose of this FPS was to shoot down all enemies over multiple waves of drone attacks.

I was responsible for the UI, sound effects, music, and game play testing. Technologies used include Unity3D, C#, and Visual Studio.

BLASTODROID

FLASH CS4 - ACTIONSCRIPT 3.0

March 2010 - An unfinished game from 2010. I drew all Flash vector art myself and built the game logic using ActionScript 3.0. A fun time creating Evil Mech Bosses and various weapon options. My favorites are the Plasma Blaster and Shuriken Shotgun. Looking to rebuild/finish this game using Unity3D.

A personal project where I taught myself a new programming language and experimented with game design, UI, sound effects, music, and game play testing. Technologies used for design and development include Flash CS4 and ActionScript 3.0.

BLOX

GAME LEVEL DESIGN

May 2004 - I helped to design game levels for a Flash puzzle game called Blox Forever. Using a level editor program, each level’s layout data is saved to a text file and validated for errors before a game test is executed. The purpose of this game is to combine 2 or more similar blocks leaving no single blocks behind.