Chris Combs

Computer Science student and software engineer building thoughtful tools, games, and AI-assisted workflows.

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About

Building software that makes real work easier

I’m a Computer Science student and software engineer who likes shipping practical tools—not demos that gather dust. Lately I’ve been working closely with AI agents and custom agent skills, folding them into research, coding, and project follow-through so I can move faster without cutting corners on quality.

That shift has changed how I work. I take on more ambitious projects, iterate quicker, and spend more of my time on design and problem-solving instead of repetitive busywork. Whether it’s a game engine feature, a backend dashboard, or a better study workflow, I’m looking for hard problems worth building against.

Based in
San Carlos, California
Focus
Software engineering, game development, AI-assisted productivity
Studying
B.S. Computer Science — University of San Francisco

Experience

Combs Code Enterprises

Software Developer

Self-employed · San Carlos, CA

Dec 2019 — Present

  • Developing a digital planner application with Java Swing, focused on complex interface requirements and a smoother day-to-day user experience.
  • Designing and implementing Jumprun, a 2D game built with Java Swing that explores game mechanics and interactive design.
  • Advancing the Opencraft project into Opencraft4, adding more sophisticated capabilities such as hardware ray tracing on supported devices.
  • Experimenting with backend applications and dashboards—including systems that call AI APIs in the background—to improve productivity in areas like studying for college exams.
  • Advising early-stage startups with hands-on software engineering support, from architecture guidance to practical implementation.

Selected work

Opencraft4

A voxel world engine I’ve been building for years—procedural terrain, biomes, and rendering that now includes hardware ray tracing on supported devices.

Opencraft4 voxel landscape with grassy hills, forest, water, and distant desert under a blue sky

In-engine screenshot — rolling grassland, forest canopy, and a desert shoreline generated and rendered in Opencraft4.

Skills

Tools I work with

Languages, frameworks, and platforms I use across applications, games, and backend systems—including Cursor for AI-assisted development.

Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • C++
  • C
  • SQL

Frameworks & APIs

  • OpenGL
  • Firebase SDK
  • Jetty
  • Javalin
  • Cursor

Platforms

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cloud computing
  • Microsoft Suite

Education

Where I’ve studied

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Expected December 2028

Continuing computer science studies after completing an associate degree, applying coursework to independent software projects, game engines, and AI-assisted tools.

Associate Degree, Computer Science

Canada College · Redwood City, CA

Graduated

Completed foundational computer science coursework while building independent software projects and consulting work.

High School Diploma

Carlmont High School · San Carlos, CA

2019 — 2023

Community

Volunteer work

Volunteer · MORP Event

Carlmont High School · San Carlos, CA

2020

Supported students with special needs during MORP (PROM backwards), helping with social skills development and making the night welcoming for everyone.

Volunteer

E-Gamer Social · San Carlos, CA

2020

Helped bring typical kids and kids with social challenges together through multiplayer games—building inclusion, teamwork, and social connection.

Contact

Let’s talk

Open to software engineering opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about building with AI-assisted workflows.

chriswyattcombs@gmail.com LinkedIn 650-465-9067