Top Talent like Derik are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.
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Derik Uzelman

Backend Engineer
Orland Park, IL, US
PyTorch
C
Javascript
JavaScript
Spanish
Blender
C#
Visual Studio Code
Arduino
Github
Python
English
CSS
Java
HTML
Processing
Circuits
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Computer Science Student | Game Developer & Programmer (Python, Godot)
Computer science student focused on game development and digital design. Experienced with Python and Godot for coding, plus visual/UI design through pixel art and modeling tools. Also has experience building a Discord bot with Riot API and Discord.Py, and creating desktop GUI projects using PyQt5.

Projects

Illinois Skills USA (Qualified for the Computer Programming state competition)

Qualified for the Computer Programming state competition 2025 Placed 6th place ● Competitive realistic Computer Science work simulation ● Programmed in Visual studio codeSee More

Independent Game Design Project

Independent Game Design Project 2026 Game Developer, Art Designer ● Coding (Godot) ● Design: Story, Character, UI, MapSee More

Desktop Pet Project

Desktop Pet Project 2026 Developer, Art Designer ● Coding (PYQT5) ● Design: Character, UISee More

League of Legends Discord Bot

League of Legends Discord Bot 2025 Programmer, Designer ● Coding (Riot API, Discord.Py) ● Design: Logo, BannerSee More

Scholastic Bowl (Competitive Academic Trivia)

Scholastic Bowl | Competitive Academic Trivia 2022-2024 Team Member | Academic ContributionSee More

Volunteering Project (Carl Sandburg, Orland Park)

Volunteering Project, Carl Sandburg, Orland Park 2022-2025 ● Orland Township Food Pantry Post Office - [Teamwork] Food & Essentials organizer ● Palos Park Woman's Club Mother's Day - [Assistant] Assisted in setting up ● Humanity 5K - [Assistant] Assisted in setting up & enforcing rules ● MS Walk - [Assistant] Responsible for the food standSee More

Education

U

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL

BS, Computer science2025 - 2029
C

Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL

AP Courses / High School, Computer Science2021 - 2025

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Recently Active
Computer Science Student | Game Developer & Programmer (Python, Godot)
Computer science student focused on game development and digital design. Experienced with Python and Godot for coding, plus visual/UI design through pixel art and modeling tools. Also has experience building a Discord bot with Riot API and Discord.Py, and creating desktop GUI projects using PyQt5.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Derik are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Derik Uzelman

Backend Engineer
Orland Park, IL, US
PyTorch
C
Javascript
JavaScript
Spanish
Blender
C#
Visual Studio Code
Arduino
Github
Python
English
CSS
Java
HTML
Processing
Circuits
Available for hire fromNegotiable

Projects

Illinois Skills USA (Qualified for the Computer Programming state competition)

Qualified for the Computer Programming state competition 2025 Placed 6th place ● Competitive realistic Computer Science work simulation ● Programmed in Visual studio code

Independent Game Design Project

Independent Game Design Project 2026 Game Developer, Art Designer ● Coding (Godot) ● Design: Story, Character, UI, Map

Desktop Pet Project

Desktop Pet Project 2026 Developer, Art Designer ● Coding (PYQT5) ● Design: Character, UI

League of Legends Discord Bot

League of Legends Discord Bot 2025 Programmer, Designer ● Coding (Riot API, Discord.Py) ● Design: Logo, Banner

Scholastic Bowl (Competitive Academic Trivia)

Scholastic Bowl | Competitive Academic Trivia 2022-2024 Team Member | Academic Contribution

Volunteering Project (Carl Sandburg, Orland Park)

Volunteering Project, Carl Sandburg, Orland Park 2022-2025 ● Orland Township Food Pantry Post Office - [Teamwork] Food & Essentials organizer ● Palos Park Woman's Club Mother's Day - [Assistant] Assisted in setting up ● Humanity 5K - [Assistant] Assisted in setting up & enforcing rules ● MS Walk - [Assistant] Responsible for the food stand

Education

U

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL

BS, Computer science2025 - 2029
C

Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL

AP Courses / High School, Computer Science2021 - 2025

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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