T.TAO

About Me

Graphics Technical Artist

Hello, my name is Lingheng Tony Tao. I'm a graphics technical artist with a passion for real-time rendering, shader development, and interactive experiences.

I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center, where I focused on rendering techniques and tool development. My work spans game development, computer graphics, technical art, and architecture visualization.

Experience

2025

First Fun

Technical Artist β€” Unannounced Product

2024

Apple

Graphics Engineer β€” Vision Products Group

2023

Carnegie Mellon University

M.E.T. β€” Entertainment Technology Center

2017

Carnegie Mellon University

B.A. β€” Architecture & Computer Science

Skills

Graphics API

OpenGLMetalVulkan

Engine

UnityUnreal Engine

Languages

C++C#HLSLGLSLSwiftPythonMandarinEnglishJapanese

Tools

HoudiniBlenderSubstancePhotoshop