Ethan Scheelk
Software Developer at Epic
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolEthan Scheelk is a full-stack Software Developer at Epic with a strong foundation in computer science and mathematics from Macalester College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He bridges systems-level thinking—having contributed performance-focused improvements to a Rust topological data analysis crate and sped up optimizations by up to 100x—with day-to-day web and application development in M, C#, and TypeScript. His background includes HPC-aware library engineering, undergraduate research in Topological Data Analysis, and practical experience tutoring and mentoring students in STEM subjects. An avid open-source and modding contributor, he has implemented gameplay-altering mods for the Borderlands community and maintains a pragmatic appreciation for low-level languages like C, C++, and Rust. Based in Minneapolis, he pairs curiosity about systems with a user-centered approach to shipping reliable software, and outside work he balances technical focus with film, gaming, and a growing passion for cycling.
7 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science, Summa cum laude, 3.94 GPA, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science, Summa cum laude, 3.94 GPA at Macalester College
Github Skills (5)
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Programming languages (6)
Github contributions (5)
BLCM/BLCMods
Jul 2018 - Sep 2021
This is a repository for Community Mods made for the Borderlands series
Role in this project:
Full-stack Developer
Full-stack DeveloperContributions:106 commits, 35 PRs, 12 pushes in 3 years 2 months
Contributions summary:Ethan contributed extensively to the Borderlands 2 mod repository by creating and updating various mods using the BLCMM modding tool. Their contributions included modifications to ammo amounts, mission behavior, and weapon customizations, such as the Pimpernel sniper rifle's barrel. These mods appear to enhance the gameplay experience and provide customization options for players within the game. The user’s work involved modifying existing game assets and creating new functionalities through custom scripts.
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etscheelk/BLCMods
Jul 2018 - Apr 2024
This is a repository for Community Mods made for the Borderlands series
Contributions:101 pushes, 3 branches in 5 years 9 months
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