hi, i'm avery
Hello! My name is Avery, and welcome to my website! Here you can find information about my education, experience, and projects. Flip through this book to learn a bit more about me :D
I'm in the second year of my Masters of Science of Computer Science at McGill University in the McGill Graphics Lab. I study physics based animation, specifically friction solving for rolling objects.
My other academic interests include computer graphics & rendering, game development, and software engineering/design. I'm also really interested in physical simulation of natural phenomena!
Outside of tech, some of my hobbies include playing bass, knitting, making pixel art, and hosting Venus Radio on CKUT 90.3 FM. I love music, games, art, and science, and am always looking for new ways to learn and explore!
I've also been interested in learning more about plant and animal biology and environmental science, and have been working on finding ways to use my technical skills to help with environmental conservation and sustainability.
Thanks for checking out my bio! Keep scrolling to see some projects I've worked on/my other work experience, and feel free to reach out to chat!
what i've been working on
projects (see my github for more!)
Python Raytracer
YGGDROWSIL
Mesh Editor
Fluid Sim
education
M.Sc. Computer Science - McGill University
2025 - 2027
Montreal, QC
- Second year thesis-based masters student in the McGill Graphics Lab under the supervision of Prof. Paul Kry.
- My research is on phyics based animation for rigid bodies, and specifically I am working on improving contact friction solvers for rolling and curved objects.
- Some relevant courses include Computer Animation and Modern Computer Games
B.Sc. Computer Science - McGill University
2021 - 2025
Montreal, QC
- 3.75 GPA
- Some relevant courses include Computer Graphics, Algorithms & Data Structures, Robotics & Intelligent Systems, Software Design, and Operating Systems
- Awards: Tomlinson Engagement Award for Mentoring (x3), McGill Entrance Scholarship
- See full transcript here (Updated January 2024)
Steinbrenner Highschool
2017 - 2021
Lutz, FL
- 4.0 GPA, ranked 3rd out of a class of about 760 students
- Positions: Vice President of Science National Honor Society, Secretary of Math National Honor Society, Vice President of Society of Women Engineers
- Test scores: 1520 SAT, 34 ACT
experience
Software Engineer - Clean Meat Alliance
May 2026-Present
Montreal, QC
- Developing a mobile game for the Clean Meat Alliance using Three.js with the goal of raising money for sanctuary animals and alternative protein research.
- Wrote scalable code in JavaScript to implement game mechanics and user interface, ensuring smooth gameplay and an engaging user experience.
- Created models in Blender and implement them in Three.js to create a visually appealing and interactive experience for users.
- Worked in a team to debug and optimize the game for performance and user experience.
Software Engineer - Cozy Cat Games
2024-2025
Montreal, QC
- Developed multiple minigames for Madame Fifi's Bakery , a casual simulation game slated for release in September 2025, and currently at ~2000 Steam wishlists.
- Wrote efficient, maintainable code in C# within Unity, focusing on performance and user experience.
- Troubleshot and debugged complex gameplay issues, contributing to improved game stability.
- Collaborated with designers, producers, and artists to implement gameplay mechanics, ensuring seamless integration with game systems.
Undergraduate Researcher - McGill University's Centre for Intelligent Machines
2024-2025
Montreal, QC
- Worked on replicating baselines for PerAct, a transformer based architecture for robotic learning, at McGill's CIM
- Conducted data collection and preprocessing to train the agent using demonstrations of robotic tasks & fill a replay buffer
- Collaborated with lab members to keep research efficient and organized.
Teaching Assistant & Computer Science Tutor - McGill University
2022-2025
Montreal, QC
- Hosts weekly office hours to provide additional support to over 400 students, leading to enhanced understanding and performance
- Provides code analysis and explanation of fundamental and theoretical concepts for 10+ computer science courses
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Software Engineer - McGill Robotics
2023-2024
Montreal, QC
- Created python scripts to bridge communication between our code & the robot's external sensors, and implemented robotics concepts like pathfinding, pose estimation, and thruster control to produce advanced underwater movement and intelligence
- Led the creation of an accurate underwater simulation in Unity, producing an integral testing environment for our team
- Collaborated with a team of 8 developers using Git to regulate an agile development process
what i've been working with
Python
Java
C#
C
HTML
CSS
Git
JavaScript
Linux
Unity
Open GL
React
Three.js
Blender
Python
Java
C#
C
HTML
CSS
Git
JavaScript
Linux
Unity
Open GL
React
Three.js