Hello, I am Ayushi Parikh

About me

Hi everyone! I’m Ayushi Parikh, someone who believes games are much more than just entertainment, they are powerful tools for evoking emotion and creating meaningful experiences. Currently pursuing my Master’s in Game Development, channelling that passion into crafting engaging player experiences. I love how a small idea can be shaped into something so engrossing and informative, and how a single line of code can turn into something life-changing.

I contribute as a game designer, gameplay programmer and UI/UX programmmer. Playing sports namely soccer and karate is what helps keep my brain active, along with traveling and exploring, which help me connect to the world. Rejuvinating with the fresh splash of colours, I enjoy painiting and embrodiery. Blogging about my experiences and adventures is my way of giving back to the community. Escaping reality, fantasy novels are my go to!

Triumphs

Game Design and Level Design :

• Conducting research on a survey-driven evaluation method that applies the MDA framework and design thinking to assess early design iterations without heavy prototyping.
• The following projects explore level design across multiple genres, focusing on layout, pacing, environment storytelling and player flow.
  • Designed an RPG campaign for the turn based game "The Battle for Wesnoth". Here is the link to the campaign
  • Designed an narrative driven FPS experience using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). Here is the link to the level
    • This level uses environmental storytelling to guide the player and convey the game’s narrative.
  • Designed a puzzle level in Portal using it's level editor. Here is the link to the level
    • The level is divided into three parts:
      • Part 1: Introduces core mechanics.
      • Part 2: Adds a second mechanic while reinforcing the first.
      • Part 3: Final challenge combining all learned skills.
  • Designed a 2D platformer level for "BattleBlock Theatre". Here is the link to the level
    • A level where you have to race against time to collect all strawberries and one pie.
    • The more you explore the more you are rewarded.

sports :

• Overjoyed to receive a silver medal for archery at the intercollegiate championship held at MIT ADT university.
• Feeling elated to receive a gold medal for winning the intercollegiate football(soccer) championship held at MIT ADT university.
• Proud to be training in Shito-ryu Karate as a sr. blue belt.

publications :

• Published a paper Exploration of Deep Learning Based Underwater Image Processing Techniques under Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development (INDIACom23).
• Published a research paper for our project People Analyzer in International Conference on Data, Decision and System (ICDDS22). We have also filled an Indian Patent for the same.
• Published a paper named Interview Ready: Quiz Application for Aptitude in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology.
• Published a provisional patent name "Project 2D blueprints into real world 3D plans using Hologram Home".

Contributions & Competitions :

• Pround contributor in Gamedoora an open source studio-as-a-service platform, revolutionizing the gaming industry.
• Cheerful to receive Best All Girls Team award for our project "Care On Wheels", Anytime Anywhere Healthcare in Codebreak 3.0 hackathon.
• Delighted to receive the IEEE Student Branch Team award for our project "BlogBot", a complete corona virus kit in Codebreak 2.0.
• Participated in Google coding competitions Hash Code and Kiskstart.
• Contributed in multiple open source projects under various hackathons.

Clubs & Events :

• ACES Technical Team Lead, an autonomous student body under the CSE dept. of MIT School of Engineering, MIT ADT University for 2 consecutive years.
  • My team and I thoughtfully designed and executed, "Quest for Justice", a virtual team treasure hunt an ingenious event to eleavate student's spirit duing the lockdown.
  • Organised multiple workshops aiding students build theier person holistically.
  • Established a platform of meet-ups/ common ground where current students can interact & gain guidance from thier seniors.
• Contributed as a social media team member for IEEE Women in Engineering MIT-ADT and am enthusiastically volunteering to coordinate and manage various events organized by the group.
• President of the Gamedevelopment and Metaverse community in the university.

Courses & Workshops :

• Participated in a one week national online workshop - CODETHON on "High Performance Computing" organized by MIT ADT University in association with NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute.
• Was a part of 30 Days of Google Cloud 2021.
• Completed the AWS Acadmy Cloud Foundation and Machine Learnign Foundation courses.
• Completed the Python Specialization offered by The University of Michigan trough coursera.
• Completed the Complete Vue Mastery offered by Zero to Mastery trough udemy.

languages :

• Winner of Japaneses speaking competition organised by the School of Holistic Development, MIT ADT University.

others :

• Attended the Indian Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2023 as a part of team Nodding Heads Games.
• Participated in the YUVA: Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors.
• Volunteered in the organizing committee of multiple college events and fests.