Jaeung Kim

1. Profile

Name: Jaeung Kim
Email: jaeung949@gmail.com
Blog: github.jaeung.kim

2. Summary

I started my career working on geometric placement and manipulation in the architecture domain, and expanded into frontend and backend engineering.

I enjoy not only implementing specific features, but also understanding and improving the overall system flow.

I am especially interested in 3D rendering performance optimization, spatial data processing, and broader system improvements that enhance user experience.

3. Skills

Frontend: React, Three.js (fiber & drei), TypeScript, JavaScript
Backend: Python, FastAPI
Database: PostgreSQL, PostGIS
ETC: Git, Docker

4. Education

Hongik University: Department of Architecture - (2013.03 ~ 2020.02)

  • Awarded a merit scholarship for 9 semesters (graduated 2nd out of 61 students)

University of Pennsylvania: Master of Science in Design - Advanced Architectural Design - (2020.09 ~ 2020.10, left to pursue my own path)

5. Experience

Spacewalk: Computational Designer - (2021.05 ~ 2026.02)

Architectural planning engine development - (2021.05 ~ 2026.02)

  • Developed and maintained a Python engine running on Kubernetes Pod instances (average execution time about 30 minutes)
  • Developed and maintained the architectural design engine for small homes (landbook.net - currently not operating)
  • Developed and maintained the architectural design engine for medium and large homes (https://lbdeveloper.landbook.net/)

3D rendering module based on Three.js - (2023.04 ~ 2026.02)

  • Implemented 3D architectural model visualization using Three.js
  • Developed an internal capture feature and optimized performance as geometry size increased
  • Improved bottlenecks in rendering multiple geometries
  • Wrote building shape generation logic from abstracted engine output data
  • Managed internal npm package deployment and distribution

Internal architectural engine test/QA web page development - (2023.08 ~ 2026.02)

  • Built a React-based internal architectural engine test/QA page
  • Connected with dev server data, improved test UI, and implemented QA automation
  • Implemented real-time 3D model validation and automated test scripts

Data server development for architectural design engine - (2023.08 ~ 2026.02)

  • Managed a RESTful FastAPI server
  • Built a data query server for building regulations, parcel geometry, and related architectural data required by the engine

MMK+ Architects Intern - (2020.01 ~ 02)

Intern - (2020.01 ~ 02)

  • Supported the concept, planning, diagrams, and panel image production for the Hanam Gyosan 3rd New Town masterplan competition and contributed to a 3rd-prize result.

E_Scape Architects Intern - (2016.07 ~ 08)

Intern - (2016.07 ~ 08)

  • Supported 3D visualization, perspective views, floor plans, and panel production for several competition entries.