Ethan Maki-Neste | Software Engineer
Ethan Maki-Neste

👋 Hi, I'm Ethan

Software Engineer & Problem Solver

Passionate about creating innovative solutions through code. Specializing in full-stack development, mobile applications, and game development.

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Technologies & Expertise

HTML5 & CSS 10/10
JavaScript 10/10
C# / C / C++ 10/10
.NET Framework 9/10
VB.Net 9/10
SQLite & SQL 8/10
WPF & XAML 9/10
Unity Engine 8/10
Xamarin Forms 9/10
PHP 8/10

Featured Projects

Published Apps

ClimbR

ClimbR

iOS Game - Available on App Store

My first publicly released game - a 2D rock climbing adventure incorporating tilt controls and intuitive touch gestures for an immersive climbing experience.

Delayed Stopwatch

Delayed Stopwatch

iOS Utility - Available on App Store

Enhanced stopwatch with countdown functionality and customizable button positioning. Perfect for timing workouts and activities where preparation time is needed.

Apps & Games in Development

Blindboard

Party Game [In Development]

iOS Mobile Game

An original boardgame/party-style game featuring live updates, database integration, and intuitive UI design. My most ambitious project yet.

Museum Explorer

Museum Explorer

3D iOS Game

My first 3D mobile game built with Unity3D, featuring custom animations, sound design, and graphics - all developed independently.

Tennis Rankings

Tennis Rankings

Personal iOS App

Social tennis tracking app with server-side database integration, using C# to PHP web requests for real-time leaderboard updates.

Console & Desktop Applications

Connect 4

Connect 4 AI

Console Application

Intelligent Connect 4 bot with pattern recognition capabilities. Features bot vs bot gameplay with move analysis for strategic insights.

Battleships

Battleships

WPF Application

Interactive battleship game built with WPF, focusing on object-oriented programming principles and user interface design.

My Journey

2023 - Present

Software Engineering Focus

Pursuing Diploma of Software Engineering with renewed passion. Developing mobile apps, games, and web applications while constantly expanding my technical skills through hands-on projects.

2019 - 2022

Engineering & Education

Excelled in Civil Engineering with focus on computational programming using MatLab. Transitioned to teaching while integrating programming solutions into educational materials.

2015 - 2018

Foundation Years

Started IT studies learning HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. Earned both Junior and Senior IT Excellence awards through dedication to web development and programming fundamentals.

Let's Connect

Get In Touch

+61 0402 236 013

ethan.maki-neste@TheCloudyNeste.com