I’m a software engineering student and technical builder with a strong foundation in C++ and Python. I enjoy designing and implementing systems from the ground up — especially simulations, interactive applications, and AI-powered tools. I’m particularly interested in roles where I can learn quickly, take ownership, and ship real software.
Languages
- C++, Python, Java, C#
Frameworks & Libraries
- SFML, Pygame, LangGraph
Tools
- Git / GitHub, Unity, Visual Studio, VS Code
Core Concepts
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Programming
- System Architecture
- Physics Simulation
- Debugging & Testing
A fully functional chess application with complete rule enforcement and a graphical interface.
- Implemented full chess ruleset including legal move validation and turn management
- Designed an object-oriented architecture to model board state, pieces, and game flow
- Built a responsive GUI using SFML for rendering and user input
🔗 https://github.com/AnkoninaShahar/Chess
An interactive 2D physics environment for experimenting with real-time collisions and motion.
- Developed a real-time simulation loop handling physics updates and rendering
- Implemented collision detection and response between multiple objects
- Optimized object interactions to maintain stable performance
🔗 https://github.com/AnkoninaShahar/Physics-Sandbox
A real-time physics simulation of nodes connected by breakable tethers.
- Simulated tension forces, constraints, and gravity using vector-based calculations
- Implemented user interaction allowing tethers to be cut dynamically
- Built a real-time visualization using Pygame
🔗 https://github.com/AnkoninaShahar/Tension-Simulation
An AI-powered agent for real-time weather retrieval using LLM reasoning and web tools.
- Architected an agent workflow using LangGraph to orchestrate reasoning and tool calls
- Integrated Tavily web search to retrieve up-to-date weather data
- Designed a modular system extensible to additional APIs and tools
🔗 https://github.com/AnkoninaShahar/LangGraph-Weather-Agent
- Software Engineering Internships
- Early-stage startup roles
- Backend, systems, or simulation-focused projects
I’m especially interested in environments where I can take ownership, learn fast, and contribute meaningfully.
De Anza College — Associate of Science in Computer Engineering
Expected Graduation: 2027
GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
- President, Ramon AZA #195 (BBYO) — leadership, team coordination, and event planning
- Game Jam Participant (GMTK Game Jam 2021)
- Actor, GIFT — performing arts and community engagement
- 📧 Email: Shahar.Ankonina05@gmail.com
- 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahar-ankonina-609253387/