Levi Belland

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Hey, I'm Levi!

I'm a software engineer based in Duluth, Minnesota. Lately, I've been building hardware for the maker and robotics communities.

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Experience

Software Engineer

Lumyn Labs · Duluth, MN

June 2024 - Present

  • Architected and implemented a web application for offline device configuration, allowing users to design LED animations, configure sensors, and manage hardware without coding.
  • Built and maintained SDKs across 4 languages (C, C++, Java, Python), providing consistent API interfaces for hardware control and data acquisition.
  • Designed and implemented a novel serial communication protocol enabling file transfers at speeds of up to 4KB/s.
  • Built and maintained continuous integration systems to synchronize artifacts across 6 separate repositories.
  • Developed a custom Shopify theme to improve online storefront UX and integrate product demos.
  • Created marketing materials to attract customers, showcasing product capabilities and applications to drive adoption.

Assistant Coach

FIRST Robotics Team 7797 · Esko, MN

October 2025 - Present

  • Coached students on Java, Git workflows, and agile project management fundamentals.
  • Supported onboarding and team collaboration through code reviews and pair programming sessions.
  • Built communication and mentoring practices across technical and non-technical members.

CIS 2621: Advanced Game Development

Lake Superior College · Advanced Game Development

Spring 2026

  • Expanded on C# object-oriented programming for game development.
  • Built 3D games with physics simulation, procedural generation, and AI pathfinding.
  • Explored augmented reality and virtual reality programming.

CIS 2987: CIS Capstone

Lake Superior College · CIS Capstone

Spring 2026

  • Designing and implementing complete IT solutions for real business requirements.
  • Applying programming, database design, web development, and technical documentation skills.

CIS 1610: Server-Side Development

Lake Superior College · Server-Side Development

Fall 2025

  • Created dynamic web pages with server-side scripting and database connectivity.
  • Wrote SQL queries to pull dynamic data and process form submissions.
  • Connected web pages to databases for end-to-end data flow.
  • Related project: EatFoodHere PHP + MySQL.

CIS 2620: Game Dev Object-Oriented Programming

Lake Superior College · Game Dev Object-Oriented Programming

Fall 2025

  • Applied object-oriented programming concepts to game development.
  • Implemented game loops, saving/loading data from files, and game theory principles.

CIS 2635: Java Programming

Lake Superior College · Object-Oriented Development

Spring 2025

  • Developed applications using classes, objects, and structured program logic.
  • Implemented I/O operations, loop structures, decision logic, and array manipulation.

CIS 1430: Data Analytics Fundamentals

Lake Superior College · Data Analytics Fundamentals

Spring 2025

  • Created Access databases, tables, forms, and queries for data management.
  • Analyzed data using Excel spreadsheet formulas, graphs, and charts.
  • Built data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI.

CIS 2640: Mobile App Development

Lake Superior College · Cross-Platform Applications

Spring 2025

  • Built cross-platform mobile applications using modern development frameworks.
  • Implemented responsive UI patterns and native device integration.
  • Related project: Flashcard Fortress.

CIS 1420: Advanced Web Site Design

Lake Superior College · SEO, E-Commerce & CMS

Spring 2025

  • Applied search engine optimization and e-commerce development principles.
  • Built projects using content management systems and advanced web design tools.

CIS 1408: Scripting and Frameworks

Lake Superior College · Scripting and Frameworks

Spring 2025

  • Built interactive and responsive websites using JavaScript and jQuery.
  • Developed DOM-driven interactivity, form validation, and state-based UI behavior.
  • Used CSS frameworks for rapid development of site templates.

CIS 1410: Web Site Design

Lake Superior College · Web Site Design

Fall 2024

  • Designed interactive, multimedia websites using current industry tools.
  • Built complete web sites with consistent navigation and visual design.

CIS 1406: HTML & CSS

Lake Superior College · Web Development Foundations

Fall 2024

  • Built accessible multi-page sites with semantic HTML and consistent navigation patterns.
  • Applied responsive CSS layouts and component-level styling for maintainable structure.
  • Incorporated images, multimedia, tables, and forms into functional websites.

CIS 1415: Intro to Programming

Lake Superior College · Intro to Programming

Fall 2024

  • Learned essential programming concepts: algorithms, program logic, and structured design.
  • Applied flowcharts and pseudocode for problem decomposition.
  • Developed skills in both structured and object-oriented programming approaches.

CIS 1402: Foundations of CIS

Lake Superior College · Foundations of CIS

Fall 2024

  • Gained foundational knowledge in virtual computing, networking, and cybersecurity.
  • Developed communication skills through technical writing and presentations.

Projects

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Lumyn Labs Platform

I worked on Lumyn Labs' hardware-connected software stack: offline device configuration, SDK parity across C, C++, Java, and Python, simulation support, UART/USB device workflows, and release automation across seven repositories.

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FRC Team 5690 2024 robot

Subzero Robotics Autonomous Stack

As programming lead and driver for FRC Team 5690, I worked on the C++ WPILib control code, PathPlanner autonomous selection, PhotonVision/Limelight targeting, Note detection, teleop automation, logging, simulation, and competition release flow.

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Minecraft Pi Revival

I contributed to an open-source preservation project around Minecraft Pi Edition by supporting documentation, setup paths, contributor onboarding, and tooling that lowers friction for community members working with legacy resources.

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WPILib VS Code Extension UI

I redesigned parts of the WPILib VS Code extension webviews for the FIRST Robotics ecosystem. The work focused on clearer structure, better navigation for students, and accessibility improvements. This tooling is used by thousands of teams.

GitHub

Flashcard Fortress

I built a Cordova mobile app that turns flashcard studying into a tower defense loop, with account-backed flashcard sets, PHP/MySQL persistence, native-device constraints, and Android APK deployment.

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EatFoodHere Portal

I developed a PHP and MySQL restaurant application with shared templates, database-backed menu categories, sticky reservation and contact forms, and an authenticated maintenance dashboard for menu, reservation, and message workflows.

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Capstone Game Development Project

My capstone project applies object-oriented C# to game development. The work focuses on a playable prototype, structured mechanics, gameplay-loop design, iteration checkpoints, and scope control for a complete course demonstration.

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