Lanwen Zhang - Graphics Programmer

Resume

Summary

Graphics Programmer with hands-on experience in real-time rendering using C++, Vulkan, and OpenGL. Combines a solid foundation in mathematics and physics with a strong interest in GPU-driven rendering and photorealistic rendering

Skills

Programming & APIs: C++, GLSL, Vulkan, OpenGL
Graphics: PBR, ray-tracing, global illumination, deferred shading, shadow
Debugging & Profiling: RenderDoc, NSights
Engines & Tools: Unreal Engine 5, CMake, Git

Projects

VK Ray Tracer | C++, Vulkan

Build a hardware-accelerated ray tracing pipeline
Integrate rendering techniques such as TAA, ray-traced shadow, and dynamic diffuse global illumination

VK Scene Renderer | C++, Vulkan

Implement rendering techniques, including cascaded shadow maps and screen-space ambient occlusion
Optimize performance through indirect rendering and GPU frustum culling

GL Render Pad | C++, OpenGL

Develop three demos showcasing physically-based rendering, deferred shading, and PCF shadow
Enhance visual quality through MSAA, image-based lighting, HDR, and bloom effects

Experience

Graphics Programmer Sep 2024 – Present

Self-employed | Delft, The Netherlands

Design modular graphics frameworks and build graphics pipelines in C++
Implement a wide range of real-time rendering algorithms with Vulkan and OpenGL
Profiled and optimized rendering performance using Nsight

Product Engineer Sep 2021 – Sep 2024

Huawei Technologies | Rijswijk, The Netherlands

Configured hardware and software for optical transmission systems
Developed and optimized solutions for lab testing and network expansion in collaboration with clients

Education

M.Sc. Building Engineering (Focus: Physics, Lighting, Simulation)

Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

B.Eng. Civil Engineering

Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Languages & Hobbies

Languages: English(Proficient), Chinese(Native)

Hobbies: Breakdance, Singing, Photography