May 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos · Burlingame, California, United States · Hybrid

• Developed AI-powered creative tools at an innovative animation studio focused on integrating cutting-edge technology into entertainment production.
• Storyboard Pro Plugin Development
• worked with two others to develop a Qt-based plugin enabling artists to transform rough sketches into finished characters using AI image generation
• Built intelligent preprocessing pipeline using Python, PIL, and Gemini API with automated captioning system to streamline user workflow while maintaining high accuracy
• Designed and curated comprehensive training datasets combining artist sketches and synthetic AI-generated images, covering diverse poses and expressions for LORA character model training
• helped technical migration from local PyInstaller executable to cloud-based architecture, conducting feasibility testing for network integration within QtScript environment
• Integrated ComfyUI workflows to optimize image generation pipeline performance
• Full-Stack Video Generation Platform
• Developed a local desktop application for script-to-video production using React/Vite frontend with Tailwind CSS and FastAPI Python backend
• Created intuitive grid-based interface allowing granular creative control over shot-by-shot video production, with columns for image prompts, video prompts, dialog, and generated content
• Implemented multi-model AI integration supporting various image and video generation models with user-selectable options
• Built comprehensive audio generation system enabling users to create dialog clips directly from script text
• Designed flexible architecture supporting AI-powered editing capabilities for both image and video content
• Technologies: Python, FastAPI, React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Qt, ComfyUI, PIL, Gemini API

Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 · 11 mos · Seoul, South Korea · On-site

• Developed features with TypeScript and React, enhancing tools for viewing historical machine data and real-time factory dashboards.
• Led research and implementation for replacing the UI component library and contributed to building an internal Storybook for UI consistency.
• Migrated legacy features to modern frameworks like Next.js and Tailwind for improved performance and maintainability.
• Actively participated in team meetings, contributing to project planning, design discussions, and decision-making processes.

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos · Seoul, South Korea · On-site

• Developed features using TypeScript and React, including tools for viewing historical machine data and real-time factory dashboards.
• Collaborated with product, UI/UX, and backend teams to refine designs, ensure feasibility, and develop API endpoints.
• Implemented CSV export for historical data and PDF reports for manufacturing processes, improving data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Enhanced software reliability by creating and maintaining Cypress E2E test cases, ensuring quality and functionality.